Cisco Hiring Associate Sales Representative in Bangalore

Please note that this posting is intended to advertise potential future opportunities. The exact role may not currently be open, but Cisco representatives may contact applicants if a suitable position becomes available.

Training Location: Singapore

Year 2 Location: India

Meet the Team

You will train alongside a diverse group of talented individuals from across the APJC region, building strong professional connections in a collaborative environment. The program offers a supportive setting where participants can strengthen their skills through AI customer simulations and guided on-the-job learning.

Throughout the program, you will work closely with Cisco Associate Solutions Engineers to deliver technical solutions that support business outcomes. You will gain exposure across Collaboration, Security, Networking, and Cloud technologies while learning from industry specialists and dedicated coaches.

Each participant is paired with a mentor, typically a CSAP program alumnus, who will support career growth throughout the journey. You will also earn industry-recognized certifications and build the expertise needed for technical sales roles across Cisco.

Your Impact

The CSAP Graduate Program is a 12-month global accelerator designed to develop future sales professionals through a model built on Education, Exposure, and Experience.

• Month 1-3: Participate in immersive bootcamp training and foundational learning activities.
• Month 3-12: Complete three rotational assignments with quarterly competency assessments and practical sales exposure.
• Beyond 12 months: Transition into an Inside Account Executive role focused on customer engagement and relationship development.

The learning approach emphasizes practical, coached experience within a collaborative peer cohort. Most development takes place through real-world application rather than isolated training.

As part of Cisco's AI-First strategy, Associate Sales Representatives in the Global Sales Enablement & Acceleration team will build AI capabilities using advanced learning platforms and artificial intelligence tools. High performers may accelerate into quota-carrying roles through quarterly competency evaluations.

After successfully completing the 12-month early career program, Inside Account Executives will join the Global Virtual Sales team. In partnership with Solutions Engineers, they will help customers adopt Cisco technologies that drive measurable business outcomes while developing long-term customer and partner relationships.

Minimum Qualifications

• Recent undergraduate or postgraduate degree in any discipline, or equivalent professional experience gained through apprenticeship or vocational programs.
• Up to 2 years of professional experience.
• Fluency in English and the primary language of the country of application.
• Legal authorization to work in the hiring country without sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Business, STEM, Management, Liberal Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences backgrounds are all encouraged.
• Interest in technology and the use of AI tools for prospecting, market analysis, and sales acceleration.
• Ability to build trusted relationships and think creatively in complex environments.
• Resilience and adaptability while working toward performance and revenue goals.
• Capability to connect customer business challenges with Cisco technology solutions.

Why Cisco?

Cisco develops technologies that help organizations connect and secure data and infrastructure in the AI era and beyond. With decades of innovation across physical and digital environments, Cisco delivers solutions that provide visibility, security, and operational insights for customers worldwide.

The company fosters collaboration, experimentation, and continuous learning through a global network of experts and innovators. Cisco teams work together to create meaningful impact at scale across industries and markets.