Full-Time

Sales Development Representative 2

Virtual Demand Center

Cisco

Cisco

10,001+ employees

Networking hardware, security software, collaboration services

Compensation Overview

$101k - $146.7k/yr

No H1B Sponsorship

Research Triangle, Durham, NC, USA

Remote

Category
Sales & Account Management (1)
Required Skills
Sales
Requirements
  • Completion within the past 3 years of a Bachelor's degree program + 2 years of relevant sales experience or Master’s degree program + 0 years of relevant experience.
  • Fluent in English.
  • Able to legally live and work in the country for which you’re applying, without visa support or sponsorship.
Responsibilities
  • Directly manage inbound inquiries across various channels, generating qualified opportunities from inbound demand to drive significant pipeline growth for Cisco.
  • Partner with internal sales teams and Cisco partners to progress these qualified opportunities, directly impacting revenue generation and market expansion.
  • Enhance lead management processes to improve conversion to opportunity efficiency and ensure data integrity across critical systems.
  • Uncover new revenue opportunities through up-sell and cross-sell identification, contributing to Cisco's financial success and market reach.
Desired Qualifications
  • 1-2 years of sales and/or lead-generation experience in a high-tech or SaaS company.
  • Passion for innovative technology and ability to quickly learn new IT software products and understand business-critical solutions.
  • Curious and enjoys solving complex problems.
  • Understands the importance of adapting communication style effectively to different audiences.
  • Thrives in a team environment and utilizes identified standard processes.
  • Continuously seeks and integrates feedback to foster growth, change, and a positive work environment.

Cisco designs and sells networking hardware, software, and services that help organizations connect, protect, and manage data. Its products include networking gear, security solutions, cloud services, and collaboration tools like Webex to support hybrid work. Cisco differentiates itself with a broad, integrated stack—routing and switching, security, cloud, and collaboration—that works together at scale. Its goal is to help customers securely connect people, devices, and applications, enabling reliable communication and digital transformation across enterprises of all sizes.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

San Jose, California

Founded

1984

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • AI networking revenue surges 21% YoY to $8.29B in Q2 FY2026.
  • Hyperscaler contracts with Amazon, Google, Meta drive $3B AI revenue in FY2026.
  • Wi-Fi 7 and wireless upgrades fuel multi-year enterprise cycle.

What critics are saying

  • Arista erodes Cisco's share in AI Ethernet switches within 6-12 months.
  • HPE's Juniper acquisition undercuts Cisco via AI-native pricing in 12-18 months.
  • BWG downgrade signals softening non-AI demand, pressuring margins in 3-6 months.

What makes Cisco unique

  • Silicon One G300 chip delivers 102.4 Tbps for AI data centers.
  • Universal Quantum Switch connects incompatible quantum systems at room temperature.
  • Splunk integration boosts ARR to $31.4B via observability and AIOps.

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Hybrid Work Options

Flexible Work Hours

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Cisco appoints former Deloitte executive Pete Shimer to board of directors

Cisco has appointed Pete Shimer to its board of directors, effective immediately. Shimer will serve on the board's Audit Committee. Shimer brings 40 years of executive leadership experience from Deloitte, where he held C-suite positions including chief operating officer, chief financial officer and interim chief executive officer. His expertise spans enterprise transformation, strategic planning and digital innovation. He currently serves on the boards of Alaska Airlines, Korn Ferry and Synopsys, and is executive chair of the Cancer Artificial Intelligence Alliance. Shimer holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting from the University of Washington. Cisco chair and CEO Chuck Robbins said Shimer's experience leading global organisations and guiding digital transformation brings valuable insight as Cisco delivers infrastructure for AI innovation.

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Cisco beats Q4 revenue estimates with $15.35B, stock falls 7.6% amid sector downturn

Applied Digital topped Q4 IT services and tech stocks, while the sector overall saw revenues beat analyst estimates by 5.3%. The 20 tracked companies reported strong results, though share prices averaged a 10.4% decline following earnings announcements. Cisco reported revenues of $15.35 billion, up 9.7% year on year, exceeding analyst expectations by 1.5%. The networking equipment maker delivered a strong quarter with revenue guidance surpassing forecasts. CEO Chuck Robbins highlighted the company's portfolio strength and its role in connecting and protecting customers. Despite positive results, Cisco's stock fell 7.6% post-earnings to $79.08. The IT services sector faces growth opportunities from cloud adoption and AI-driven automation, whilst navigating challenges including competition from cloud-native providers and supply chain constraints for networking hardware.