Sales Development Representative I (Full Time) United States -Security

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 a Sales Development Representative (SDR) for Security, you will rally alongside a team of highly motivated SDRs to build a qualified pipeline of potential partners. This includes prospecting partners by phone, email, LinkedIn or whatever it takes to get them passionate about and engaged with Cisco Security! You will not only   be responsible for   prospecting but will also be expected to be a subject matter expert of all things Cisco Security (since you will be the face of the company).     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.    Minimum Qualifications    Meet one of the following   (completed within the past   3 years   or expected to be completed within the next   12 months ):   - A   Bachelor's   degree with   0 years of work experience ; or   - An educational or workforce development program (e.g., Associate’s, Apprenticeship, Boot camp, or Certification)   with 1 year of work experience ; or    -High school diploma (or equivalent) with 2 years of work experienc e   Qualifying education and work experience should be in   Business, Marketing, Communications,   or a related field.   O utbound sales and/ or lead-generation experience in a high-tech or SaaS company   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   You have a proven   track record   of meeting or exceeding ambitious (but achievable) targets   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   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. 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: 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. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks.  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 o