Associate Sales Representative - United States

Meet the Team You will train alongside a diverse cohort of high‑calibre individuals from across the AMER Region, building a rich professional network and long‑lasting friendships. This hub‑based environment provides a "safe‑to‑fail" setting where you can master your craft through AI customer simulations and mentored on‑the‑job activities. Throughout the Cisco Sales Associate Program (CSAP) you will collaborate with Cisco Associate Solutions Engineers to provide technical solutions that drive business outcomes. You will expand your expertise across Collaboration, Security, Networking, and Cloud to bridge the gap between technical requirements and business value. You will learn from industry experts and dedicated coaches using our own leading‑edge technology. To support your growth, you will be paired with a mentor—a CSAP alumnus who has previously come through the program. Supported by a team committed to your success, you will earn industry‑standard certifications and gain the expertise required to thrive in outstanding technical sales opportunities across our global organization. Your Impact The CSAP Graduate Program is a 12‑month global accelerator designed to develop high‑potential individuals into Sales Champions. Built on a model of Education, Exposure, and Experience, the program offers a clear progression: Month1–3: Participate in immersive Bootcamp training and foundational skill‑building. Month3–12: Complete three rotational assignments for real‑world sales experience and quarterly competency checkpoints. Beyond12months: Transition into an Inside Account Executive role to drive customer outcomes and build global relationships. Our learning philosophy prioritises experiential growth, with the majority of your development occurring through coached, real‑world practice within a hub‑based cohort of peers. This immersive approach ensures you grow and learn through direct application rather than in isolation. A key part of this Program is our AI‑First Mandate. As an Associate Sales Representative (ASR) in our Global Sales Enablement & Acceleration team, you will build strong AI skills by using advanced learning platforms and artificial intelligence to design technical solutions and improve strategic decision‑making. This trajectory is designed for those looking to outpace the traditional career curve! Through quarterly competency checkpoints, high‑performers can validate their skills and fast‑track into quota‑carrying roles before the program concludes. Upon completion of the 12‑month Early In Career program, as an Inside Account Executive (IAE), you will join our Global Virtual Sales (GVS) team to connect customers with Cisco technologies that drive significant business outcomes. In partnership with Solutions Engineers, you will uncover new opportunities and build long‑term relationships with your customers and partners. Minimum Qualifications Recent under or postgraduate degree in any discipline or equivalent professional experience through Apprenticeships or Vocational programs, with up to 2years of professional experience. Fluent in English and the primary language of the country for which you are applying. Legally authorized to work in the country of hire without company sponsorship. Preferred Qualifications Business, STEM, and Management degrees are valued, but we actively encourage applicants from non‑traditional backgrounds (Liberal Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences) who demonstrate strong critical thinking, digital fluency, and creative problem‑solving. Socially‑native technology enthusiast who leverages AI tools to sharpen prospecting, market analysis, and the acceleration of the sales cycle. High emotional intelligence and interpersonal tenacity; you thrive on building high‑trust relationships and possess the strategic creativity required to navigate complex, matrixed decision‑making units. Commercial resilience, with a proven ability to handle the "no," pivot under pressure, and remain relentlessly focused on achieving high‑performance revenue targets. Masterful storyteller and negotiator who can bridge the gap between a client’s business challenges and Cisco’s technological solutions to create "win‑win" outcomes. 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 40years 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. Benefits & Compensation Individual pay is determined by the candidate’s hiring location, market conditions, job‑related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. 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. 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. U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco’s policies: 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 16days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92hours 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 is provided on hire date and each January1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time may be 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. The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below: New York City Metro Area: $65,000.00 – $94,300.00. Non‑Metro New York state & Washington state: $66,000.00 – $95,700.00. Equal Employment Opportunity All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and Cisco maintains a hiring strategy that reflects the diversity and inclusion values demonstrated by our employees and the communities that we serve. Yes, the full EEO statement normally appears here, but due to space constraints this short version indicates our commitment to fairness and equal opportunity. #J-18808-Ljbffr 020 Cisco Systems, Inc.