Sales Development Representative II (Full Time) United States

Applications are accepted until further notice.

Please note 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.

Meet the Team

At Cisco Security, we are redefining the future of cybersecurity by delivering powerful protection for users, workloads, devices, and networks-wherever 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 cybersecurity-we're also the most loved.

Your Impact

As an Outbound Sales Development Representative (SDR) supporting Cisco's Incubation Security Sales team, you'll be part of a dynamic, high-energy group of motivated SDRs focused on building a qualified pipeline for Cisco's newest and most innovative Security products. Your mission will be to connect with prospects and generate excitement for Cisco's solutions using multiple channels, including phone, email, LinkedIn, and any other creative methods you can think of...that works!

In this role, you will:

• Prospect across industries and verticals, leveraging insights, internal tools, and cutting-edge technology to uncover new opportunities.

• Collaborate closely with Inside Security Sellers and cross-functional teams, driving impact and expanding your assigned territory.

• Master Cisco's Security product portfolio, including solutions like Duo and Identity Intelligence, XDR, AI Defense, and Hypershield, and position these products based on the value and outcomes they deliver-not just their features.

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 worry-you won't be doing it alone.

This is an incredible opportunity to make a tangible impact, accelerate your career in the thriving cybersecurity industry, and help customers protect what matters most in an ever-evolving digital world.

But don't worry-you'll have everything you need to succeed. 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!

Are you ready to grow fast, learn even faster, and help shape the future of cybersecurity? Let's go. Are you ready to grow fast, learn even faster, and help shape the future of cybersecurity? Let's go.

Who You Are

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.

You want to be part of one of the fastest-growing SaaS companies in the world and are confident in your ability to influence its success.

You have a proven track record of meeting or exceeding ambitious (but achievable) targets.

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) or Masters + 0 years of relevant experience.
• 1-2 year(s) of outbound sales and/ or lead-generation experience in a high-tech or SaaS company.
• Fluent in English.
• 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.

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. Simply put - we power the future.

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.