Sales Development Representative I (Full Time) United States
About The Position
As a Sales Development Representative (SDR) for Security, you will rally alongside a team of highly motivated SDRs to build a qualified pipeline of potential partners. This includes prospecting partners by phone, email, LinkedIn or whatever it takes to get them passionate about and engaged with Cisco Security! You will not only be responsible for prospecting but will also be expected to be a subject matter expert of all things Cisco Security (since you will be the face of the company). You'll also develop trusted relationships internally and externally, becoming a true subject matter expert and storyteller, capable of positioning new, incubated products to solve today's most pressing cybersecurity challenges. This is your opportunity to make a real impact, accelerate your career in cybersecurity, and help customers protect what matters most in an ever-evolving digital world. But don't worry-you won't be doing it alone. This is an incredible opportunity to make a tangible impact, accelerate your career in the thriving cybersecurity industry, and help customers protect what matters most in an ever-evolving digital world. But don't worry-you'll have everything you need to succeed. At Cisco, we set you up for success with: Comprehensive Sales Boot Camp and ongoing product training. Opportunities to shadow and learn from security experts. A supportive network of mentors and teammates who will cheer you on every step of the way-all the way up to our CEO! Are you ready to grow fast, learn even faster, and help shape the future of cybersecurity? Let's go.
Requirements
- Completion within the past 3 years, or current enrollment with expected completion within 12 months, of a certification or degree program (e.g., Associates, Apprenticeship, Boot Camp, or Certification in a specialized program + 3 years of relevant experience, High School Diploma + 4 years of relevant experience, Bachelors + 2 years of relevant experience)
- Outbound sales and/ or lead-generation experience in a high-tech or SaaS company
- Able to legally live and work in the country for which you're applying, without visa support or sponsorship
Nice To Haves
- Experience prospecting in the cybersecurity space
- Demonstrated success with cold-calling and outbound prospecting for new customers
- Familiarity with CRM tools like Salesforce (SFDC), HubSpot, or similar platforms
- You have a proven track record of meeting or exceeding ambitious (but achievable) targets
- You are an ambitious, self-driven individual who thrives in a fast-paced, competitive environment. You embrace challenges with a hunter mentality, constantly seeking the next opportunity to drive impact
- You are entrepreneurial, resilient, and excited by the unique opportunity to position innovative, incubated products in a rapidly evolving market
Responsibilities
- build a qualified pipeline of potential partners
- prospecting partners by phone, email, LinkedIn or whatever it takes to get them passionate about and engaged with Cisco Security
- be a subject matter expert of all things Cisco Security
- develop trusted relationships internally and externally
- becoming a true subject matter expert and storyteller
- positioning new, incubated products to solve today's most pressing cybersecurity challenges
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
