Sales Development Representative – EMEA Field Team, London

Cisco Systems; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in London is seeking a Sales Development Representative to build a qualified pipeline of potential partners in cybersecurity. The role requires at least 1 year of sales development experience and strong communication skills in English. You will engage partners via various channels, showcasing Cisco Security’s offerings. This position offers a hybrid work model and the opportunity to work with a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of sales development experience.
• Able to legally live and work in the country.

Responsibilities

• Build a qualified pipeline of potential partners.
• Prospect partners via phone, email, or LinkedIn.
• Be a subject matter expert of Cisco Security.

Skills

Sales development experience

Fluent in English

Tenacity and a hunter mentality

Self-aware and open to trying new things

Thrives on learning and welcomes mentorship

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Equivalent experience accepted

Job description

Please note this posting is to advertise potential job opportunities. This exact role may not be open today but could open in the near future. When you apply, a Cisco representative may contact you directly if a relevant position opens.

Location

London, following a hybrid work approach (minimum 2 days/week in the office)

Meet the Team

At Cisco Security, we are redefining the future of cybersecurity by delivering powerful protection for users, workloads, devices, and networks—wherever they are. Our team is our greatest asset, bringing together diverse skills, experiences, and perspectives to tackle one of the most pressing challenges of our time: transforming the security industry.

From creatives to analysts, from low‑key to high‑energy, we work together to build solutions that are simple, effective, trustworthy, and enduring. This is why Cisco is not just the most trusted name in cybersecurity—we’re also the most loved.

Don’t worry though, we’re not hanging you out there to dry without support! We have tons of tools and training that will help set you up for success and keep you there, including Sales Boot Camp, ongoing product training, lunch with our lab's team (i.e. security experts), shadowing opportunities, and a stellar group that will cheer you on.

Your Impact

As a Sales Development Representative (SDR) for Security, you will rally alongside a team of highly motivated SDRs to build a qualified pipeline of potential partners. This includes prospecting partners by phone, email, LinkedIn or whatever it takes to get them passionate about and engaged with Cisco Security! You will not only be responsible for prospecting but will also be expected to be a subject matter expert of all things Cisco Security (since you will be the face of the company).

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 1 year of sales development experience
• Including but not limited to a recent/upcoming graduate of a Bachelor’s degree (or higher) or a certification program (e.g. a Bootcamp or Apprenticeship). Equivalent experience accepted in lieu of these.
• Fluent in English
• Able to legally live and work in the country for which you’re applying

Preferred Qualifications

• Tenacity and a hunter mentality
• You are self‑aware and open to trying new things
• You thrive on learning and welcome mentorship
• You love the thrill of the hunt!
• You have a proven track record of exceeding your goals
• You want to be part of one of the fastest‑growing SaaS companies in the world and know that you have the ability to impact the outcome

Why Cisco?

At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint.

Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.

We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.

Cisco is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.

Cisco will consider for employment, on a case‑by‑case basis, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.