Sales Development Representative – Cisco Security, Velocity Team

Location

London – working on a hybrid basis, with a minimum of 2 days per week in office.

Responsibilities

• Research target accounts to understand their business and where Cisco Security is relevant.
• Reach out to senior stakeholders via phone, email, and LinkedIn with thoughtful, personalised outreach.
• Qualify leads and identify the right people and priorities within an account.
• Book discovery meetings for Account Executives and Security Specialists.
• Collaborate with the wider sales team to align on accounts and share market insight.
• Build knowledge of the Cisco Security portfolio covering Zero Trust, SASE, threat detection, and cloud security.
• Stay current on industry trends, regulatory developments, and the broader threat landscape.

Skill Development (Over the first year)

• Outbound prospecting – research, personalisation, and objection handling.
• Enterprise sales fundamentals – how large organisations buy and how to navigate them.
• Cisco Security portfolio knowledge – from architecture‑level conversations to specific solutions.
• Industry expertise across sectors such as financial services, retail, and public sector.
• Pipeline management and how to use data to prioritise effectively.

Minimum Qualifications

• 0–2 years of professional sales development experience.
• A recent/upcoming graduate of a Bachelor’s degree (or higher) or a certification programme such as a boot‑camp or apprenticeship – equivalent experience accepted.
• Fluent in English.
• Legally able to live and work in the country for which you’re applying.

Preferred Qualifications

• Some experience in a sales, commercial or customer‑facing role.
• An interest in cybersecurity or enterprise technology.
• Familiarity with tools such as Salesforce, Outreach, or LinkedIn Sales Navigator.
• Curious and eager to learn – about technology, business, and how organisations make decisions.
• A clear and confident communicator, both in writing and in conversation.
• Resilient and self‑motivated – comfortable with the highs and lows of outbound sales.
• Organised and able to manage a busy workload without losing attention to detail.
• Open to feedback and committed to developing your skills.

Application Process

When you apply, a Cisco representative may contact you directly if a relevant position opens. This posting is for potential opportunities and the exact role may not be open today.

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