Associate Sales Representative, Japan

CISCO INTERNATIONAL LIMITED SINGAPORE BRANCH; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco International Limited Singapore Branch invites applications for its CSAP Graduate Program, a 12-month global accelerator to develop high-potential individuals into Sales Champions.

You will train in immersive Bootcamp sessions, complete three rotational assignments for real-world sales experience, and undergo quarterly competency checkpoints, with a path to Inside Account Executive roles and later Global Virtual Sales opportunities.

Qualifications

• Recent under- or postgraduate degree or equivalent experience through apprenticeships or vocational programs, with up to 2 years.
• Business, STEM, or Management degrees valued; encourages diverse backgrounds.
• Tech-savvy with AI tools to sharpen prospecting and sales cycle.
• High emotional intelligence and interpersonal tenacity; build high-trust relationships; strategic creativity.

Responsibilities

• Participate in immersive Bootcamp training and foundational skill-building.
• Complete three rotational assignments for real-world sales experience and quarterly competency checkpoints.
• Transition into an Inside Account Executive role to drive customer outcomes and build global relationships.

Skills

AI tools usage

Emotional intelligence

Storytelling & negotiation

Commercial resilience

Digital fluency

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Recent under or postgraduate degree

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 (Japan)

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.