Associate Sales Representative, Hong Kong

CISCO INTERNATIONAL LIMITED SINGAPORE BRANCH; Singapore; On-site; SGD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco invites high-potential graduates to join the CSAP Graduate Program, a 12-month global accelerator designed to mold Sales Champions through education, exposure, and experience. You will rotate across real-world sales roles, pursue certifications, and be mentored by CSAP alumni to accelerate your career.

Upon completion, the path advances to an Inside Account Executive role within the Global Virtual Sales organization, connecting customers to Cisco technologies and building lasting

Qualifications

• Recent degree or equivalent professional experience in any discipline, up to 2 years.
• Strong critical thinking, digital fluency and creative problem solving are valued.
• High emotional intelligence and interpersonal tenacity help navigate matrixed decisions.

Responsibilities

• Participate in immersive bootcamp training and rotational assignments.
• Develop AI skills and learn to design technical solutions with Solutions Engineers.
• Build global relationships and support sales outcomes through accelerated learning.

Skills

Digital fluency

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Problem solving

Emotional intelligence

Education

Recent degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Year 1 Training Location:Singapore

Year 2 Location:Upon completion of the 12‑month training program in Singapore, successful candidates will be required to relocate to and commence their permanent role in the country for which they applied from (Hong Kong)

Meet the Team

You will train alongside a diverse cohort of high-calibre individuals from across theAPJCRegion, 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 CiscoAssociate Solutions Engineersto provide technical solutions that drive business outcomes. You will expand yourexpertiseacrossCollaboration, Security, Networking, and Cloudto 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 amentor—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 theexpertiserequiredto thrive in outstanding technical sales opportunities across our global organisation.

Your Impact

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

• Month 1–3:Participatein 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.

Our learning philosophy prioritisesexperiential growth, withthe majority ofyour 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 ourAI-First Mandate. As anAssociate 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! Throughquarterly competency checkpoints, high-performers canvalidatetheir skills and fast-track into quota-carrying roles before the program concludes.

Upon completion of the 12-month EarlyInCareer program, as anInside Account Executive(IAE), you will join ourGlobal 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.

Preferred Qualifications

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

• Socially-nativetechnology enthusiast wholeveragesAI 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 andpossessthe strategic creativity [and/or original thinking]requiredto 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.