Associate Sales Representative – United States

## Responsibilities - Train alongside a diverse cohort of high-calibre individuals from across the AMER Region, building a rich professional network and long-lasting friendships. - Collaborate with Cisco Associate Solutions Engineers to provide technical solutions that drive business outcomes. - Expand expertise across Collaboration, Security, Networking, and Cloud to bridge the gap between technical requirements and business value. - Learn from industry experts and dedicated coaches using leading-edge technology. - Be paired with a mentor—a CSAP alumnus who has previously come through the program. - Earn industry-standard certifications and gain the expertise required to thrive in outstanding technical sales opportunities across the global organization. - Participate in immersive Bootcamp training and foundational skill-building during the first three months of the program. - Complete three rotational assignments for real-world sales experience and quarterly competency checkpoints. - Transition into an Inside Account Executive role to drive customer outcomes and build global relationships. - Build strong AI skills by using advanced learning platforms and artificial intelligence to design technical solutions and improve strategic decision-making. - Validate skills through quarterly competency checkpoints and fast-track into quota-carrying roles. - Join the Global Virtual Sales team to connect customers with Cisco technologies that drive significant business outcomes. - Uncover new opportunities and build long-term relationships with customers and partners in partnership with Solutions Engineers. ## 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 the primary language of the country for which you are applying. - Legally authorized to work in the country of hire without company sponsorship. ## Nice to Have - Business, STEM, or Management degrees are valued, but non-traditional backgrounds (Liberal Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences) are encouraged if applicants 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; 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 - 12-month global accelerator designed to develop high-potential individuals into Sales Champions. - Education, Exposure, and Experience model with clear progression. - AI-First Mandate with advanced learning platforms and artificial intelligence. - Mentorship from CSAP alumni. - Industry-standard certifications. - Transition into Inside Account Executive role. - Global Virtual Sales team opportunities. - Long-term relationships with customers and partners.