Technical Sales Development Program
Core
A 24-month classroom-based and hands-on training program preparing candidates for a career in technical sales as an Account Manager or Sales Engineer.
Role type
Technical Sales Development Program (TSDP) participant
Builds
Ciena's high-speed connectivity infrastructure and networking solutions for the AI era
Domain
Telecommunications / Networking / High-speed connectivity
Deliverable
Research & Training (preparing for future client delivery and product features)
Required skills
Engineering or Business degree, strategic thinking, communication, negotiation, technical aptitude, network design understanding, end-to-end sales cycle knowledge
Preferred skills
Prior technical and/or sales co-op or work experience
Technologies
Ciena product portfolios, network engineering design tools
Responsibilities
Participate in classroom and hands-on training, network with engineers and architects, study product portfolios and customer landscape, learn prospecting and problem-solving, understand customer service standards
Seniority
Entry-level, training program