Associate Sales Representative - Cisco Sales Associates Program (Singapore)

Overview

This posting promotes prospective openings for the Cisco Sales Associates Program (CSAP) based in Singapore, with training and year two placement in Singapore as well. The program aims to develop talented individuals into skilled sales professionals through immersive training, mentorship, and real-world sales experiences.

Program Structure and Training

The 12-month CSAP initiative features a three-month intensive bootcamp followed by three rotational assignments spanning months 3 to 12. Participants engage in practical skill-building within a supportive, hub-based cohort environment, utilizing AI-driven customer simulations and guidance from mentors who are prior program alumni. This approach blends education, exposure, and hands-on experience, emphasizing growth through application.

Role and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Cisco Associate Solutions Engineers to design and deliver technical solutions that address business needs.
• Develop expertise across Collaboration, Security, Networking, and Cloud domains to bridge technical and commercial requirements.
• Leverage advanced AI tools to enhance strategic decision-making, prospecting, and sales process acceleration.
• Participate in quarterly competency assessments to validate skills progression, with high performers eligible for early transition into quota-bearing Inside Account Executive roles.
• Foster long-term customer relationships and partnership growth as part of the Global Virtual Sales team upon program completion.

Candidate Qualifications

• Recent undergraduate or postgraduate degree in any field or equivalent professional experiences such as apprenticeships or vocational programs; up to two years of professional experience permitted.
• Fluency in English and the primary language of the hiring country.
• Eligibility to legally work in Singapore without need for company sponsorship.
• Preferred candidates possess backgrounds in Business, STEM, Management, or demonstrate strong critical thinking, digital fluency, and creativity from non-traditional disciplines like Liberal Arts or Social Sciences.
• Strong interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, resilience, and commercial tenacity to navigate complex decision-making and maintain performance under pressure.
• Skilled in storytelling and negotiation to connect clients’ business challenges with Cisco’s technology solutions for mutually beneficial outcomes.

Additional Information

Interview processes are expected to commence in early September, with shortlisted candidates contacted directly. This listing may be removed before the deadline if the position is filled or an adequate number of applications are received. The program encourages AI proficiency development through an AI-First learning mandate, aiming to outpace traditional career trajectories within technical sales.

About Cisco

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