Sales Development Representative I Security (Full Time) United States
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Location:RTP, North Carolina, US
Alternate LocationAtlanta Georgia, Austin Texas, Chicago Illnois, Herndon Virginia, Richfield Ohio, Richardson Texas
Area of InterestSales - Services, Solutions, Customer Success
Compensation Range82000 USD - 103300 USD
Job TypeEarly in Career
Technology InterestInternet of Everything
Job Id1447946
New
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)
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.
Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:
When available, the salary range posted for this position reflects the projected hiring range for new hire, full-time salaries in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including equity or benefits. For non-sales roles the hiring ranges reflect base salary only; employees are also eligible to receive annual bonuses. Hiring ranges for sales positions include base and incentive compensation target. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location and additional factors, including but not limited to skillset, experience, and relevant education, certifications, or training. Applicants may not be eligible for the full salary range based on their U.S. or Canada hiring location. The recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.
U.S. employees haveaccess (https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/about/careers/we-are-cisco/benefits-and-perks.html) to quality medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, short and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance and numerous wellbeing offerings.
Employees receive up to twelve paid holidays per calendar year, which includes one floating holiday (for non-exempt employees), plus a day off for their birthday. Non-Exempt new hires accrue up to 16 days of vacation time off each year, at a rate of 4.92 hours per pay period. Exempt new hires participate in Cisco's flexible Vacation Time Off policy, which does not place a defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use, but is subject to availability and some business limitations. All new hires are eligible for Sick Time Off subject to Cisco's Sick Time Off Policy and will have eighty (80) hours of sick time off provided on their hire date and on January 1st of each year thereafter. Up to 80 hours of unused sick time will be carried forward from one calendar year to the next such that the maximum number of sick time hours an employee may have available is 160 hours. Employees in Illinois have a unique time off program designed specifically with local requirements in mind. All employees also have access to paid time away to deal with critical or emergency issues. We offer additional paid time to volunteer and give back to the community.
Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:
.75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;
1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;
1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.
For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.
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Cisco will consider for employment, on a case by case basis, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
