Description
The Cisco Sales Associates Program (CSAP) is a 12-month global accelerator designed to develop high-potential individuals into Sales Champions.
You will train at our Amsterdam Hub alongside a diverse cohort of high-calibre individuals from across the EMEA Region, building a rich professional network and long-lasting friendships.
Throughout the program, you will collaborate with Cisco Associate Solutions Engineers to provide technical solutions that drive business outcomes.
You will expand your expertise across Collaboration, Security, Networking, and Cloud to bridge the gap between technical requirements and business value.
You will learn from industry experts and dedicated coaches using our own leading-edge technology.
To support your growth, you will be paired with a mentor,a CSAP alumnus who has previously come through the program.
Supported by a team committed to your success, you will earn industry-standard certifications and gain the expertise required to thrive in outstanding technical sales opportunities across our global organisation.
Your Impact
The CSAP Graduate Program offers a clear progression:
- Month 1–3 in Amsterdam: Participate in immersive Bootcamp training and foundational skill-building.
- Month 3–12 in Amsterdam: Complete three rotational assignments for real-world sales experience and quarterly competency checkpoints.
- Beyond 12 months: Transition into an Inside Account Executive role covering the Switzerland market, based in Prague.
Our learning philosophy prioritises experiential growth, with the majority of your development occurring through coached, real-world practice within a hub-based cohort of peers.
Minimum Requirements
- Recent under or postgraduate degree in any discipline or equivalent professional experience through Apprenticeships or Vocational programs, with up to 2 years of professional experience.
- Fluent in English, and either French or German.
- Legally authorised to work in the country of hire without company sponsorship & you are willing to relocate to Amsterdam to complete the required training (12mths).
Preferred Requirements
- While Business, STEM, and Management degrees are valued, we actively encourage applicants from non-traditional backgrounds (Liberal Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences) who demonstrate strong critical thinking, digital fluency, and creative problem solving.
- Socially-native technology enthusiast who leverages AI tools to sharpen prospecting, market analysis, and the acceleration of the sales cycle.
- High emotional intelligence and interpersonal tenacity; you thrive on building high-trust relationships and possess the strategic creativity required to navigate complex, matrixed decision-making units.
- Commercial resilience, with a proven ability to handle the "no," pivot under pressure, and remain relentlessly focused on achieving high-performance revenue targets.
- Masterful storyteller and negotiator who can bridge the gap between a client’s business challenges and Cisco’s technological solutions to create "win-win" outcomes.