Sales Development Representative I United States
Cisco
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 5 years · Diploma
- Must know
- NetworkingSalesCybersecurityLead generationSalesforceCRM
- Work
- On-site in Durham
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Sales99%Lead generation66%Networking9%Cybersecurity3%of 148 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Oct 29, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
As a Sales Development Representative (SDR) for Cisco 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 be expected to be a subject matter expert of all things Cisco Security and 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.
Key Responsibilities
- Prospect partners by phone, email, LinkedIn, or other channels.
- Be a subject matter expert of Cisco Security.
- Develop trusted relationships internally and externally.
- Position new, incubated products to solve cybersecurity challenges.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Outbound sales and/or lead-generation experience in a high-tech or SaaS company.
- 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.
- A proven track record of meeting or exceeding ambitious targets.
- Ambitious, self-driven individual who thrives in a fast-paced, competitive environment.
- Hunter mentality, constantly seeking the next opportunity to drive impact.
- Entrepreneurial and resilient.
- Excited by the opportunity to position innovative, incubated products in a rapidly evolving market.
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.
- An educational or workforce development program (e.g., Associate’s, Apprenticeship, Boot camp, or Certification) with 1 year of work experience.
- High school diploma (or equivalent) with 2 years of work experience.
Qualifying education and work experience should be in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
Support & Training
- Comprehensive Sales Boot Camp and ongoing product training.
- Opportunities to shadow and learn from security experts.
- A supportive network of mentors and teammates.