Job Overview
Role: Associate Sales Representative (Full Time) Location: Bangalore Experience: 0–2 Years Qualification: Any Degree / PG Degree Key Skills: Sales, customer engagement, business analysis, negotiation, AI-assisted decision-making, Networking, Security, Cloud, Collaboration
Job Description
The Cisco CSAP Graduate Program is a 12-month global accelerator designed to develop early-career professionals into successful sales representatives. The program combines structured training, rotational assignments, mentorship, AI-enabled learning, and real-world customer-facing sales experience. Participants will initially undergo training in Singapore, followed by a second-year location in India, gaining exposure to Cisco's technologies across Networking, Security, Cloud, and Collaboration while developing essential sales and customer engagement skills.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Training & Skill Development: Undergo immersive bootcamp training and foundational skill development.
- Rotational Assignments: Complete three rotational assignments with real-world sales experience and quarterly competency checkpoints.
- AI Capabilities: Develop practical AI capabilities and use artificial intelligence to improve sales productivity, customer research, technical understanding, and strategic decision-making.
- Customer Engagement: Work with customers to understand business requirements and connect those requirements with Cisco's technology solutions.
- Sales Process: Learn to identify opportunities, communicate value, handle objections, and negotiate.
- Technology Knowledge: Expand knowledge across several Cisco technology areas, including Networking, Security, Cloud, and Collaboration.
- Mentorship & Development: Receive guidance from experienced professionals, be paired with a mentor, and pursue industry-standard certifications.
- Career Progression: Transition into an Inside Account Executive role upon program completion, with potential for progression into quota-carrying roles.
Skills and Eligibility Criteria
Educational Background: Recent undergraduate or postgraduate degree in any discipline. Equivalent professional experience through apprenticeships or vocational programs may also be considered.
Experience: Up to 2 years of professional experience.
Mandatory Technical Skills:
- Digital fluency and interest in technology
- Ability to use AI tools for prospecting, market analysis, and sales-cycle acceleration
Competencies:
- Fluent in English and the primary language of the country for which the candidate is applying
- Legally authorized to work in the country of hire without company sponsorship
- Strong critical thinking and creative problem-solving ability
- High emotional intelligence and strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to build high-trust relationships
- Commercial resilience and ability to handle rejection professionally
- Strong storytelling and negotiation skills
- Ability to connect customer business challenges with technology solutions
- Business, STEM, and Management degrees are valued
- Candidates from Liberal Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences are also encouraged to apply