Sales Development Representative I (Full Time) United States

Sales Development Representative (SDR) for Security

At Cisco Security, we are redefining the future of cybersecurity by delivering powerful protection for users, workloads, devices, and networkswherever they are. Our team is our greatest asset, bringing together diverse skills, experiences, and perspectives to tackle one of the most pressing challenges of our time: transforming the security industry.

From creatives to analysts, from low-key to high-energy, we work together to build solutions that are simple, effective, trustworthy, and enduring. This is why Cisco is not just the most trusted name in cybersecuritywe're also the most loved.

Your impact as a Sales Development Representative (SDR) for Security will be significant. 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 worryyou won't be doing it alone.

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 wayall 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.

Minimum qualifications:

• 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.

Preferred qualifications:

• 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.

Why Cisco?

At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint.

Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.

We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.