Sales Development Representative I (Full Time) United States

About the role

This posting is to advertise potential job opportunities. This exact role may not be open today but could open in the near future. When you apply, a Cisco representative may contact you directly if a relevant position opens.

Responsibilities

• Rally alongside a team of highly motivated SDRs to 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!
• Responsible for prospecting and being a subject matter expert of all things Cisco Security (since you will be the face of the company).
• 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.

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

Qualifications

• Able to legally live and work in the country for which you’re applying, without visa support or sponsorship
• 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

Skills

• 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!

Benefits

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!

Pay

The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

Schedule

For quota-based sales roles on Cisco’s sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined.