Sales Development Representative II – Security

Cisco

. Prospect across industries and verticals using insights, internal tools, and technology to uncover opportunities .

Posted 9/16/2026full-timeRTP • North Carolina • United StatesJunior💰 $99,000 - $144,700 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Cisco’s Security product portfolio, including Duo, Identity Intelligence, XDR, AI Defense, and Hypershield, while effectively prospecting and generating leads in the cybersecurity space. Proven ability to build relationships and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive sales impact.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Outbound Sales ExperienceLead GenerationCybersecurity ProspectingSalesforce (SFDC) FamiliarityCold-Calling Success

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Hard Skills

Lead GenerationOutbound SalesCybersecurity KnowledgeSales Target AchievementData AnalysisCustomer Value PositioningProduct MasteryPipeline DevelopmentStorytellingMarket Insights

Soft Skills

AmbitiousSelf-DrivenResilientCollaborativeEntrepreneurial

Tools & Technologies

Salesforce (SFDC)HubSpotCRM Platforms

Industry Keywords

CybersecurityHigh-TechSaaSBusinessSupply ChainCommunicationsMathematicsFinanceIndustrial EngineeringStatistics

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecuritySFDC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prospect across industries and verticals using insights, internal tools, and technology to uncover opportunities
Build qualified pipeline for Cisco’s newest Security products
Connect with prospects and generate excitement through phone, email, LinkedIn, and other methods
Collaborate with Inside Security Sellers and cross-functional teams
Drive impact and expand the assigned territory
Master Cisco’s Security product portfolio, including Duo and Identity Intelligence, XDR, AI Defense, and Hypershield
Position products based on customer value and outcomes
Develop trusted internal and external relationships
Become a subject matter expert and storyteller for new, incubated cybersecurity products

Requirements

What you’ll need

Meet one of the following, completed within the past 3 years or expected within the next 12 months: Master's degree with 0 years of work experience; Bachelor's degree with 2 years of work experience; educational or workforce development program (e.g., Associate’s, Apprenticeship, Boot camp, or Certification) with 3 years of work experience; or high school diploma (or equivalent) with 4 years of work experience
Qualifying education and work experience in Business, Supply Chain, Communications, Mathematics, Finance, Industrial Engineering, Statistics, or a related field
1–2 years of outbound sales and/or lead-generation experience in a high-tech or SaaS company
Fluent in English
Cybersecurity prospecting experience preferred
Demonstrated cold-calling and outbound prospecting success preferred
Familiarity with Salesforce (SFDC), HubSpot, or similar CRM platforms preferred
Proven track record of meeting or exceeding targets preferred
Ambitious, self-driven, entrepreneurial, resilient, and comfortable in a fast-paced, competitive environment preferred

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
10 paid holidays per full calendar year
1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
Paid birthday day off
Paid year-end holiday shutdown
4 paid personal wellness days
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 provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter
Up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward
Additional paid time away for critical or emergency family issues
Optional 10 paid volunteer days per full calendar year
Performance-based incentive pay for sales-plan employees, including quota and non-quota components
Comprehensive Sales Boot Camp and ongoing product training
Opportunities to shadow and learn from security experts
Supportive network of mentors and teammates