Associate Sales Representative - CSAP - Switzerland (Market)

## Responsibilities - Train at the Amsterdam Hub alongside a diverse cohort of high-calibre individuals from across the EMEA 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 expertise required to thrive in technical sales opportunities across the global organisation. - Participate in immersive Bootcamp training and foundational skill-building during the first three months in Amsterdam. - Complete three rotational assignments for real-world sales experience and quarterly competency checkpoints during months 3–12 in Amsterdam. - Transition into an Inside Account Executive role covering the Switzerland market, based in Prague, to drive customer outcomes and build global relationships. - Build strong AI skills 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 (GVS) team in Prague 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, French, German and the primary language of the country for which you are applying. - Legally authorised to work in the country of hire without company sponsorship & willing to relocate to Amsterdam to complete the required training (12 months). ## Nice to Have - Business, STEM, or Management degrees are valued, but non-traditional backgrounds (Liberal Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences) are encouraged if demonstrating 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 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 program designed to develop high-potential individuals into Sales Champions. - Education, Exposure, and Experience model with clear progression: 12 months in Amsterdam, then transition to Prague as Inside Account Executive. - AI-First Mandate with advanced learning platforms and artificial intelligence to design technical solutions and improve strategic decision-making. - Mentorship from CSAP alumnus and support from a team committed to your success. - Opportunity to earn industry-standard certifications and gain expertise required to thrive in technical sales opportunities. - Collaborative hub-based environment with peers for experiential growth and real-world practice. - Transition into an Inside Account Executive role covering the Switzerland market, based in Prague, to drive customer outcomes and build global relationships. - Work with Solutions Engineers to uncover new opportunities and build long-term relationships with customers and partners. - Join the Global Virtual Sales (GVS) team to connect customers with Cisco technologies that drive significant business outcomes.