PROPEL Project Specialist I (Intern) United States

Cisco; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Birthday leave

Volunteer time off

Vacation time

Sick leave

Job summary

Cisco’s PROPEL internship program is a 12-week development experience for rising seniors, designed to equip you with practical Customer Success skills and exposure to Cisco’s global ecosystem. You will work on team projects, shadow mentors, and learn how Cisco powers the internet and connects people, devices, and systems worldwide.

You’ll gain hands-on experience, apply AI tools to turn data into business results, and explore how sales and delivery intersect.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program (Business, Supply Chain, Communications, Math, Finance, Industrial Engineering, Statistics or related).
• Expected to continue enrollment after internship completion.

Responsibilities

• Assist within the Recurring Revenue Acceleration org to help customers maximize technology value.
• Learn and apply the LAER model (Land, Adopt, Expand, Renew) to drive success.
• Use AI tools to turn technical data into real-world business results and bridge sales and delivery.

Skills

Team Spirit

Creative Problem-Solving

Business Curiosity

Taking Initiative

Can-Do Attitude

Education

Undergraduate student

Job description

Please note this posting is to advertise potential job opportunities. This exact role may not be open today but could open in the near future. When you apply, a Cisco representative may contact you directly if a relevant position opens.

Applications are accepted until further notice.

Meet the Team

The PROPEL internship program is a 12-week professional development experience designed to equip rising seniors with the essential skills, training, and experience needed to succeed at Cisco. It provides a supportive environment where you will learn how Cisco powers the internet and connects people, devices, and systems around the world. When you join the PROPEL summer internship program, you’re becoming part of an energetic community where everyone wants to see you shine. You’ll get a behind‑scenes look at the many different roles within Customer Success, helping you explore various career pathways and discover where your unique talents fit best at Cisco.

Your Impact

You’ll work alongside smart, passionate people within our Recurring Revenue Acceleration (RRA) organization—the heart of how we help our customers get the very best out of the technology that keeps the world connected.

This program is your launchpad into the world of Cisco! You’ll get a behind‑the‑scenes look at the "LAER" model—Land, Adopt, Expand, and Renew—which is how we make sure our customers stay successful for the long haul. You won’t just be learning; you’ll be doing. You’ll use AI tools in creative ways to turn technical data into real‑world business results, help us bridge the gap between sales and delivery, and shadow mentors and senior leaders to see what your future career pathway could look like. Whether you’re working on a team project or exploring a new role, you’ll be helping us power the future.

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program. Relevant fields include: Business, Supply Chain, Communications, Mathematics, Finance, Industrial Engineering, Statistics, or a related program or other academic certification.
• Expected to continue enrollment in degree program following completion of the internship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Team Spirit: You love helping others grow, sharing what you know, and building a supportive community.
• Creative Problem‑Solving: You use AI tools to find clever, fast, and fun ways to tackle your projects.
• Business Curiosity: You’re eager to learn how we turn tech knowledge into great outcomes for our customers.
• Taking Initiative: You aren't afraid to jump into committees, lead a project, or ask great questions.
• A "Can-Do" Attitude: You treat every challenge as a chance to learn something new and get a little bit better every day.

Why Cisco?

At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint.

Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.

We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.

Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:

Individual pay is determined by the candidate’s hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

• 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
• 1 paid day off for employee’s birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
• Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees
• Exempt employees participate in Cisco’s flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)
• 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
• Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
• Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer

For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies.

Employees On Sales Plans Earn Performance-based Incentive Pay On Top Of Their Base Salary, Which Is Split Between Quota And Non-quota Components, Subject To The Applicable Cisco Plan. For Quota-based Incentive Pay, Cisco Typically Pays As Follows

• .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;
• 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;
• 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and
• Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.

For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.

The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below:

New York City Metro Area

$44,000.00 - $185,000.00

Non-Metro New York State & Washington State

$44,000.00 - $185,000.00

• For quota-based sales roles on Cisco’s sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined.
• Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.