Associate Sales Representative - CSAP - Italy

Cisco; Turbigo; Ibrido; EUR 30.000 - 45.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Cisco is offering an Associate Sales Representative position as part of their Sales Associates Program aimed at developing high-potential individuals into Sales Champions. The role is based in Italy and focuses on building technical solutions using AI to improve business outcomes.

The program lasts 12 months, providing immersive training and real-world sales experience. Ideal candidates have a recent degree and strong interpersonal skills, ready to thrive in a challenging yet supportive environment.

Competenze

• Fluent in English and the primary language of the country.
• Legally authorized to work in Italy without company sponsorship.
• Strong critical thinking, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

Mansioni

• Build technical solutions to drive business outcomes.
• Collaborate with Associate Solutions Engineers.
• Participate in immersive Bootcamp training for foundational skill-building.
• Work in a hub-based environment to master your craft.

Conoscenze

Critical thinking

Digital fluency

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation

Storytelling

Formazione

Recent under or postgraduate degree

Descrizione del lavoro

Cisco Sales Associates Program (CSAP) | EMEA

Associate Sales Representative – Italy

Training Location: Amsterdam. Year 2 location: Italy – Milan. Target Start Date: March 1, 2027.

Meet the Team

You will train alongside a diverse cohort of high‑calibre individuals from across the EMEA 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.

Throughout the program, you will collaborate with Cisco Associate Solutions Engineers to provide technical solutions that drive business outcomes. You will expand your expertise across Collaboration, Security, Networking, and Cloud to bridge the gap between technical requirements and business value. You will learn from industry experts and dedicated coaches using our own leading‑edge technology.

To support your growth, you will be paired with a mentor—a CSAP alumnus who has previously come through the program. Supported by a team committed to your success, you will earn industry‑standard certifications and gain the expertise required to thrive in outstanding technical sales opportunities across our global organisation.

Education

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.

This immersive approach ensures you grow and learn through direct application rather than in isolation.

Your Impact

A key part of the Program is our AI‑First Mandate. As an Associate Sales Representative 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. You will be positioned for fast‑track progression into quota‑carrying roles before the program concludes.

Upon completion of the 12‑month Early In Career program, as an Inside Account Executive, you will join our Global Virtual Sales 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 Requirements

• 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 Requirements

• 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.
• 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.