Sales Development Representative II
@ Cisco

Raleigh, NC
$90,000
On Site
Full Time
Posted 12 hours ago

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Meet the Team

At Cisco Security, we are redefining the future of cybersecurity with a diverse team that builds powerful, trusted, and enduring security solutions. Our team brings together creative thinkers, analytical experts, and high-energy professionals to tackle modern cybersecurity challenges.

Your Impact

As a Sales Development Representative II supporting Cisco’s Incubation Security Sales team, you will generate qualified pipelines for innovative security products using multi-channel prospecting. You will prospect across industries, collaborate with inside security sellers and cross-functional teams, and master Cisco's portfolio including Duo, Identity Intelligence, XDR, AI Defense, and Hypershield.

  • Prospect using insights and internal tools.
  • Collaborate with sales and cross-functional teams.
  • Master and position advanced security products.
  • Build trusted internal and external relationships.

What We Offer

At Cisco, you are set up for success with a comprehensive Sales Boot Camp, continuous product training, mentorship, and opportunities to shadow industry experts.

Minimum Qualifications

Completion of a certification or degree program with relevant experience, 1-2 years of outbound sales or lead-generation experience in a high-tech or SaaS company, fluency in English, and legal eligibility to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in cybersecurity prospecting, success in cold-calling, familiarity with CRM tools like Salesforce or HubSpot, and a hunter mentality in a fast-paced environment.

Key skills/competency

  • Prospecting
  • Sales Pipeline
  • Cybersecurity
  • Outbound Sales
  • CRM
  • Cold Calling
  • Collaboration
  • Product Training
  • Lead Generation
  • Communication

How to Get Hired at Cisco

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize Your Resume: Tailor it to Cisco's sales and cybersecurity requirements.
  • Research Cisco Culture: Understand Cisco's mission and innovation in cybersecurity.
  • Optimize Outreach: Highlight relevant outbound sales experience on your application.
  • Prepare for Interviews: Practice role-specific scenarios and product knowledge.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review CRM platforms like Salesforce and HubSpot.
Study Cisco security product technical specs.
Practice using prospecting tools and sales software.
Research cybersecurity market trends and tools.

Behavioral Questions

Describe handling rejection during cold calls.
Explain team collaboration on complex sales pipelines.
Share experience adapting to fast-paced environments.
Discuss resolving conflicts in sales targets.

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