Description
You will join the Cisco Sales Associates Program (CSAP) in EMEA as an Associate Sales Representative, based in Saudi Arabia (KSA).
The CSAP Graduate Program is a 12-month global accelerator designed to develop high-potential individuals into Sales Champions.
In the first year, you will train in London (Bedfont Lakes) alongside a diverse cohort of high-calibre individuals from across the EMEA Region.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Collaborating with Cisco Associate Solutions Engineers to provide technical solutions that drive business outcomes
- Expanding your expertise across Collaboration, Security, Networking, and Cloud
- Learning from industry experts and dedicated coaches using Cisco's leading-edge technology
- Building strong AI skills by using advanced learning platforms and artificial intelligence to design technical solutions and improve strategic decision-making
- Working with a mentor,a CSAP alumnus who has previously come through the program
- Participating in immersive Bootcamp training and foundational skill-building
- Completing three rotational assignments for real-world sales experience and quarterly competency checkpoints
After completing the 12-month Early In Career program, you will transition into an Inside Account Executive role in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Requirements:
- Recent undergraduate 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 Arabic
- Legally authorised to work in the country of hire without company sponsorship
- Willingness to relocate to Bedfont Lakes (London) for the 12-month training
Preferred Requirements:
- Business, STEM, and Management degrees are valued, but applicants from non-traditional backgrounds (Liberal Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences) are encouraged
- 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
- 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
Benefits:
- Industry-standard certifications
- Expertise required to thrive in outstanding technical sales opportunities across Cisco's global organisation