Sales Development Representative I – Security

Cisco

. Prospect potential partners by phone, email, LinkedIn, or other outreach methods .

Posted 9/16/2026full-timeRTP • North Carolina • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $87,600 - $139,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Cisco Security products and excels in outbound sales and lead generation within the cybersecurity space. Proven ability to build relationships and exceed sales targets in a fast-paced, competitive environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Outbound Sales ExperienceLead GenerationCold CallingCRM Tools FamiliarityCybersecurity Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Lead GenerationOutbound SalesCold CallingSales Target AchievementBusiness Development

Soft Skills

AmbitiousSelf-DrivenResilientCollaborativeRelationship Building

Tools & Technologies

SalesforceHubSpotCRM Tools

Industry Keywords

CybersecurityHigh-TechSaaSBusinessMarketingCommunications

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecuritySFDC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prospect potential partners by phone, email, LinkedIn, or other outreach methods
Build a qualified pipeline of potential partners
Become a subject matter expert on Cisco Security products
Develop trusted internal and external relationships
Position new, incubated products to address cybersecurity challenges
Act as a company representative and storyteller for Cisco Security
Collaborate with a motivated team of Sales Development Representatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Meet one of the following, completed within the past 3 years or expected within the next 12 months: Bachelor's degree with 0 years of work experience; or an educational/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 experience
Qualifying education and work experience in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field
Outbound sales and/or lead-generation experience in a high-tech or SaaS company
Preferred: experience prospecting in the cybersecurity space
Preferred: demonstrated success with cold-calling and outbound prospecting for new customers
Preferred: familiarity with CRM tools such as Salesforce (SFDC), HubSpot, or similar platforms
Proven track record of meeting or exceeding ambitious targets
Ambitious, self-driven approach suited to a fast-paced, competitive environment
Entrepreneurial, resilient, and comfortable positioning innovative products in a rapidly evolving market

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental and vision insurance
401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
Paid parental leave
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Basic life insurance
Cisco restricted stock unit grants may be available, subject to eligibility and continued employment
10 paid holidays per full calendar year
1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
1 paid day off for employee’s birthday
Paid year-end holiday shutdown
4 paid days off for personal wellness
16 days of paid vacation per full calendar year for non-exempt employees
Flexible vacation time off program with no defined limit for eligible exempt employees
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter
Up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward annually
Additional paid time away for critical or emergency family issues
Optional 10 paid volunteer days per full calendar year
Performance-based incentive pay on top of base salary for employees on sales plans
Comprehensive Sales Boot Camp and ongoing product training
Opportunities to shadow and learn from security experts
Supportive network of mentors and teammates