Description
You will join the Cisco Sales Associate Program (CSAP), a 12-month global accelerator designed to develop high-potential individuals into Sales Champions. The program offers a clear progression:
- Month 1–3: Participate in immersive Bootcamp training and foundational skill-building.
- Month 3–12: Complete three rotational assignments for real-world sales experience and quarterly competency checkpoints.
- Beyond 12 months: Transition into an Inside Account Executive role to drive customer outcomes and build global relationships.
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.
The program prioritises experiential growth, with the majority of your development occurring through coached, real-world practice within a hub-based cohort of peers.
A key part of this Program is the AI-First Mandate. As an Associate Sales Representative (ASR) in our Global Sales Enablement & Acceleration team, you will build strong AI skills by using advanced learning platforms and artificial intelligence to design technical solutions and improve strategic decision-making.
Minimum Qualifications
- 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 the primary language of the country for which you are applying.
- Legally authorized to work in the country of hire without company sponsorship.
Preferred Qualifications
- Business, STEM, and Management degrees are valued, but applicants from non-traditional backgrounds (Liberal Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences) who demonstrate strong critical thinking, digital fluency, and creative problem-solving 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; 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.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
- Paid parental leave
- Short and long-term disability coverage
- Basic life insurance
- Paid time away (vacation, holidays, sick time)
- Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer