Sales Development Representative Outbound Sales II (Full Time) - Canada
About The Position
The Sales Development Representative (SDR) team is at the forefront of Cisco Networking sales, dedicated to identifying and qualifying high-potential leads that drive our business forward. Our work directly fuels the sales pipeline, setting the foundation for future growth and ensuring an outstanding customer experience from the very first interaction. This high-energy, collaborative team thrives on creativity and professional development, positioning early career sales professionals for successful transitions into account executive roles. Joining us means becoming a bold future-shaper in a welcoming culture that values diversity, inclusion, and innovation.
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) or Masters + 0 years of relevant experience.
- Proficient in using CRM software (e.g., Salesforce.com) and sales engagement tools.
- Skilled in prospecting activities, including cold-calling and leveraging online information sources.
- Understanding of sales cycles, lead qualification, and ability to articulate product and solution value propositions.
- Authorized to legally reside and work in the country of application without visa or employer sponsorship.
Nice To Haves
- Experience building strong professional relationships.
- Bilingual Communication (Preferred): Ability to communicate optimally in both French and English (written and verbal).
- Strong organizational, detail-oriented, and time management abilities.
- A proactive and creative approach to lead generation.
- Ambition to pursue an account executive role after minimum tenure.
Responsibilities
- Develop and qualify critical sales leads, establishing effective contacts for Cisco Networking products and services.
- Perform proactive prospecting through cold-calling, networking, and digital channels to build a robust lead pipeline.
- Articulate Cisco's compelling value proposition to decision-makers, independently assessing needs and guiding customers through the sales cycle.
- Utilize advanced sales tools like Salesforce.com, Gong, and ZoomInfo to manage leads and ensure data integrity.
- Collaborate with leadership to achieve daily, weekly, and quarterly goals, ultimately positioning yourself for promotion to an account executive role.
Benefits
- medical, dental and vision insurance
- a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
- paid parental leave
- short and long-term disability coverage
- basic life insurance
- grants of Cisco restricted stock units
- 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
- 1 paid day off for employee’s birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
- 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees (non-exempt)
- flexible vacation time off program (exempt)
- 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
- Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
- Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
- annual bonuses (for non-sales roles)
- performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary (for sales roles)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
