Sales Development Representative Outbound Sales II (Full Time) - United States

Cisco Systems, Inc.•Austin, TX

27d•$90,000 - $133,300

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

Proficiency in using CRM software (e.g., Salesforce.com) and sales engagement tools.
Demonstrated ability to perform prospecting activities, including cold-calling and utilizing internet information sources.
Foundational understanding of sales cycles and lead qualification processes.
Ability to articulate product and solution value propositions.
Authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Experience building strong professional relationships.
Excellent written communication and interpersonal skills.
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

U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco's plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance.
Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.
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
Non-exempt employees receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees
Exempt employees participate in Cisco's flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)
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
For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco's policies.
Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan.