Associate Sales Representative – United States

Cisco•Research Triangle Park, NC

1d•$65,000 - $95,700•Hybrid

About The Position

This posting is to advertise potential job opportunities. The Cisco Sales Associate Program (CSAP) is a 12-month global accelerator designed to develop high-potential individuals into Sales Champions. The program is built on a model of Education, Exposure, and Experience, offering a clear progression. Participants will train alongside a diverse cohort, building a professional network in a hub-based environment that provides a "safe-to-fail" setting for mastering skills through AI customer simulations and mentored on-the-job activities. Associates will collaborate with Cisco Associate Solutions Engineers to provide technical solutions that drive business outcomes, expanding expertise across Collaboration, Security, Networking, and Cloud. Learning will be guided by industry experts and dedicated coaches using Cisco's technology. Each associate will be paired with a mentor, a CSAP alumnus, and supported by a team committed to their success, aiming to earn industry-standard certifications and gain expertise for technical sales opportunities. The program emphasizes experiential growth through coached, real-world practice. A key component is the AI-First Mandate, where associates will build strong AI skills using advanced learning platforms and artificial intelligence to design technical solutions and improve strategic decision-making. High-performers can fast-track into quota-carrying roles before the program concludes. Upon completion, associates transition into an Inside Account Executive role within the Global Virtual Sales (GVS) team, partnering with Solutions Engineers to uncover opportunities and build customer and partner relationships.

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 Haves

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; thrive on building high-trust relationships and possess the strategic creativity [and/or original thinking] 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.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Cisco Associate Solutions Engineers to provide technical solutions that drive business outcomes.
Expand expertise across Collaboration, Security, Networking, and Cloud.
Learn from industry experts and dedicated coaches.
Participate in immersive Bootcamp training and foundational skill-building.
Complete three rotational assignments for real-world sales experience.
Build strong AI skills by using advanced learning platforms and artificial intelligence to design technical solutions and improve strategic decision-making.
Uncover new opportunities and build long-term relationships with customers and partners (post-program).