Associate Solutions Engineer - CSAP - Italy

Cisco; Turbigo; Ibrido; EUR 35.000 - 50.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Cisco is seeking candidates for the Associate Solutions Engineer position in Milan, offering a 12-month global accelerator program designed to develop Technical Sales Champions through immersive training in Amsterdam. Candidates will collaborate with sales representatives and gain hands-on technical experience.

The ideal candidate holds a technical degree and is fluent in English. They should be willing to relocate to Amsterdam for the first year, focusing on personal growth through real-world applications and AI skills development.

Competenze

• Technical degree or real-world proof of technical curiosity.
• Fluency in English and the primary language of Italy.
• Legally authorized to work in Italy without sponsorship.
• Willingness to relocate to Amsterdam for the first year.

Mansioni

• Train in Amsterdam alongside diverse cohorts for hands-on experience.
• Collaborate with Associates to provide technical solutions.
• Transition into a Solutions Engineer role in Milan after completing the program.

Conoscenze

Technical curiosity

Fluency in English

AI and software passion

High emotional intelligence

Analytical skills

Confident communication

Formazione

Technical degree (Engineering, CS, STEM)

Descrizione del lavoro

Meet the Team

You will train in Amsterdam 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 b"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 Sales Representatives to provide technical solutions that drive business outcomes. You will expand your expertise across b"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 b"mentor"—a CSAP (Cisco Sales Associate Program) alumnus who has successfully navigated the program. Supported by a team committed to your success, you will earn industry-standard certifications and gain the expertise required to thrive in elite 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 Technical Sales Champions. Built on a model of b"Education, Exposure, and Experience", the program offers a clear progression:

• Month 1–3 (In Amsterdam): Participate in immersive Bootcamp training and foundational technical skill-building.
• Month 3–12 (In Amsterdam): Complete three rotational assignments for real-world technical sales experience.
• Beyond 12 months (In Milan): Transition into a Solutions Engineer role to discover, demonstrate, and design solutions for complex customer challenges.

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

A key part of this Program is our b"AI-First Mandate". As an b"Associate Solutions Engineer" (ASE) 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 b"quarterly competency checkpoints", high-performers can validate their skills and fast-track into further technical roles before the program concludes.

Upon successful completion of the 12-month Early In Career (EIC) program, as a b"Solutions Engineer" (SE), you will join our b"Global Virtual Engineering" (GVE) team in Milan. GVE is a best-in-class technical presales organisation that provides software and Solutions Engineering services to customers, partners, and internal sales teams. You will discover, demonstrate, and design solutions to address complex customer challenges.

Minimum Qualifications

• You hold a technical degree (Engineering, CS, STEM) or come from a non-traditional background with real-world proof of technical curiosity—like a home lab, certification, or side project—and possess the skills to turn complexity into clarity.
• 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.
• Willing to relocate to Amsterdam for the 1st year.

Preferred Qualifications

• AI-native mindset with a high degree of learning agility; you are passionate about networking and software (Java/Python) and eager to use AI to automate and innovate the engineering process.
• High emotional intelligence with the ability to navigate a matrix-based organization, influencing stakeholders and collaborating within a hub-based cohort to drive team success.
• Analytical resilience, capable of maintaining focus and creativity when solving sophisticated technical hurdles or translating complex requirements into tangible business value.
• Confident communicator who can deconstruct "black box" technologies into simple, persuasive narratives for diverse audiences.