Associate Sales Representative

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.

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 and a focus on experiential growth through coached, real‑world practice within a hub‑based cohort of peers.

• Month 1–3:
  Participate in immersive Bootcamp training and foundational skill‑building.
• Month 3–12:
  Complete three rotational assignments for real‑world sales experience and quarterly competency checkpoints.
• Beyond 12 months:
  Transition into an Inside Account Executive role to drive customer outcomes and build global relationships.

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. High‑performers can validate their skills and fast‑track into quota‑carrying roles before the program concludes.

• Recent under or postgraduate degree in any discipline or equivalent professional experience through apprenticeships or vocational programs, with up to 2 years 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.

• Valued education in Business, STEM, or Management, but strong critical thinking, digital fluency, and creative problem‑solving skills from non‑traditional backgrounds are encouraged.
• Socially‑native technology enthusiast who leverages AI tools to sharpen prospecting, market analysis, and accelerate the sales cycle.
• High emotional intelligence and interpersonal tenacity; thrives on building high‑trust relationships and possesses strategic creativity required to navigate complex, matrixed decision‑making units.
• Commercial resilience with a proven ability to handle rejection, 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.