Associate Sales Representative (Full Time) – India Sales UHR

Cisco Systems, Inc.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco Systems, Inc. is offering an exciting opportunity for recent graduates to join their CSAP Graduate Program in Bengaluru. This 12-month global accelerator is designed to transform high-potential individuals into Sales Champions through comprehensive training and real-world sales experience.

You’ll gain invaluable insights by engaging in various assignments, enhancing your AI skills, and building strategic relationships. Ideal candidates are critical thinkers, digitally fluent, and possess a strong drive to succeed in a fast-paced environment. Fluent English and work authorization in India are required.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English and the primary language of the country for which you are applying.
• Legally authorised to work in the country of hire without company sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Participate in immersive Bootcamp training and foundational skill‑building.
• Complete three rotational assignments for real‑world sales experience.
• Transition into an Inside Account Executive role to drive customer outcomes.

Skills

Critical thinking

Digital fluency

Creative problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Sales skills

Education

Recent under or postgraduate degree

Professional experience through Apprenticeships or Vocational programs

Job description

Job Overview

Training Location: Singapore

Year 2 Location: India

Meet the Team

You will train alongside a diverse cohort of high-calibre individuals from across the APJC Region, building a rich professional network and long-lasting friendships. This hub‑based environment provides a "safe‑to‑fail" setting where you can master your craft through AI customer simulations and mentored on‑the‑job activities.

Program Overview

The CSAP Graduate Program is a 12‑month global accelerator designed to develop high‑potential individuals into Sales Champions. Built on a model of Education, Exposure, and Experience, the program offers a clear progression:

• Month 1–3: Participate in immersive Bootcamp training and foundational skill‑building.

• Month 3–12: Complete three rotational assignments for real‑world sales experience and quarterly competency checkpoints.

• Beyond 12 months: Transition into an Inside Account Executive role to drive customer outcomes and build global relationships.

Your learning philosophy prioritises experiential growth, with the majority of your development occurring through coached, real‑world practice within a hub‑based cohort of peers. This immersive approach ensures you grow and learn through direct application rather than in isolation.

A key part of this Program is our AI‑First Mandate. As an Associate Sales Representative (ASR) in our Global Sales Enablement & Acceleration team, you will build strong AI skills by using advanced learning platforms and artificial intelligence to design technical solutions and improve strategic decision‑making. This trajectory is designed for those looking to outpace the traditional career curve! Through quarterly competency checkpoints, high‑performers can validate their skills and fast‑track into quota‑carrying roles before the program concludes.

Upon completion of the 12‑month Early In Career program, as an Inside Account Executive (IAE), you will join our Global Virtual Sales (GVS) team to connect customers with Cisco technologies that drive significant business outcomes. In partnership with Solutions Engineers, you will uncover new opportunities and build long‑term relationships with your customers and partners.

Minimum Qualifications

• Recent under or postgraduate degree in any discipline or equivalent professional experience through Apprenticeships or Vocational programs, with up to 2 years of professional experience.

• Fluent in English and the primary language of the country for which you are applying.

• Legally authorised to work in the country of hire without company sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• While Business, STEM, and Management degrees are valued, we actively encourage applicants from non‑traditional backgrounds (Liberal Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences) who demonstrate strong critical thinking, digital fluency, and creative problem solving. We value cognitive diversity in our AI‑First approach.

• Socially‑native technology enthusiast who leverages AI tools to sharpen prospecting, market analysis, and the acceleration of the sales cycle.

• High emotional intelligence and interpersonal tenacity; you thrive on building high‑trust relationships and possess the strategic creativity [and/or original thinking] required to navigate complex, matrixed decision‑making units.

• Commercial resilience, with a proven ability to handle the "no," pivot under pressure, and remain relentlessly focused on achieving high‑performance revenue targets.

• Masterful storyteller and negotiator who can bridge the gap between a client’s business challenges and Cisco’s technological solutions to create "win‑win" outcomes.