Sales Development Representative Outbound Sales II

Sales Development Representative Outbound Sales II (Full Time) - United States

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The Sales Development Representative (SDR) team is at the forefront of Cisco Networking sales, dedicated to identifying and qualifying high-potential leads that drive our business forward. Our work directly fuels the sales pipeline, setting the foundation for future growth and ensuring an outstanding customer experience from the very first interaction. This high-energy, collaborative team thrives on creativity and professional development, positioning early career sales professionals for successful transitions into account executive roles.

Joining us means becoming a bold future-shaper in a welcoming culture that values diversity, inclusion, and innovation.

Develop and qualify critical sales leads, establishing effective contacts for Cisco Networking products and services. Perform proactive prospecting through cold‑calling, networking, and digital channels to build a robust lead pipeline. Articulate Cisco’s compelling value proposition to decision‑makers, independently assessing needs and guiding customers through the sales cycle. Utilize advanced sales tools like , Gong, and Zoom Info to manage leads and ensure data integrity.

Collaborate with leadership to achieve daily, weekly, and quarterly goals, ultimately positioning yourself for promotion to an account executive role.

• Proficiency in using CRM software (e.g., ) and sales engagement tools.
• Demonstrated ability to perform prospecting activities, including cold‑calling and utilizing internet information sources.
• Foundational understanding of sales cycles and lead qualification processes.
• Ability to articulate product and solution value propositions.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

• Experience building strong professional relationships.
• Excellent written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational, detail‑oriented, and time management abilities.
• A proactive and creative approach to lead generation.
• Ambition to pursue an account executive role after minimum tenure.

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.

U.S. employees are offered benefits subject to Cisco’s plan eligibility rules, including 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. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment for defined periods of time.

Paid time off: 10 paid holidays per year plus one floating holiday for non‑exempt employees; one paid day off for birthdays and year‑end shutdown; 4 paid personal wellness days; 16 days of paid vacation for non‑exempt employees (accrued at 4.92 hours per pay period for full‑time employees); flexible vacation for exempt employees; 80 hours of sick time initially and annually thereafter;

additional paid time for family emergencies; optional 10 paid volunteer days.

For sales plans, employees earn performance-based incentive pay on top of base salary. Quota-based incentives are as follows: 0.75% of target for each 1% revenue up to 50%; 1.5% between 50%–75%; 1% between 75%–100%; above 100% ascent above 1% per 1% attainment with no cap.

Annual bonuses may also be earned per Cisco policies.

Salary ranges (subject to location):

• New York City Metro Area: $92,000.00 – $
• Non‑Metro New York State & Washington State: $90,000.00 – $
• Illinois employees: unique time‑off program.

Entry level

Full‑time

Sales and Business Development

Software Development

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