Sales Development Representative – EMEA Field Team, London

Cisco Systems; City of London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company based in London is seeking a motivated Sales Development Representative to join their Security team. In this entry-level role, you'll be responsible for prospecting potential partners and becoming a subject matter expert in Cisco Security. Ideal candidates will have at least one year of sales development experience and a strong educational background. The position offers a hybrid work approach with comprehensive training and support.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of sales development experience.
• Strong educational background in relevant fields.
• Ability to legally work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Prospect potential partners through various channels.
• Become a subject matter expert in Cisco Security.
• Build a qualified pipeline for the company.

Skills

Sales development experience

Fluent in English

Tenacity and a hunter mentality

Open to learning and mentorship

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Certification program equivalent

Job description

Sales Development Representative – EMEA Field Team, London

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.

Location: London, following a hybrid work approach (minimum 2 days/week in the office)

Meet the Team

At Cisco Security, we are redefining the future of cybersecurity by delivering powerful protection for users, workloads, devices, and networks—wherever they are. Our team is our greatest asset, bringing together diverse skills, experiences, and perspectives to tackle one of the most pressing challenges of our time: transforming the security industry.

From creatives to analysts, from low-key to high-energy, we work together to build solutions that are simple, effective, trustworthy, and enduring. This is why Cisco is not just the most trusted name in cybersecurity—we’re also the most loved.

Don’t worry though, we’re not hanging you out there to dry without support! We have tons of tools and training that will help set you up for success and keep you there, including Sales Boot Camp, ongoing product training, lunch with our lab’s team (i.e. security experts), shadowing opportunities, and a stellar group that will cheer you on.

Your Impact

As a Sales Development Representative (SDR) for Security, you will rally alongside a team of highly motivated SDRs to build a qualified pipeline of potential partners. This includes prospecting partners by phone, email, LinkedIn or whatever it takes to get them passionate about and engaged with Cisco Security! You will not only be responsible for prospecting but will also be expected to be a subject matter expert of all things Cisco Security (since you will be the face of the company).

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 1 year of sales development experience
• Including but not limited to a recent/upcoming graduate of a Bachelor’s degree (or higher) or a certification program (e.g. a Bootcamp or Apprenticeship). Equivalent experience accepted in lieu of these.
• Fluent in English
• Able to legally live and work in the country for which you’re applying

Preferred Qualifications

• Tenacity and a hunter mentality
• You are self-aware and open to trying new things
• You thrive on learning and welcome mentorship
• You love the thrill of the hunt!
• You have a proven track record of exceeding your goals
• You want to be part of one of the fastest-growing SaaS companies in the world and know that you have the ability to impact the outcome

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.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Sales and Business Development

Industries

Software Development

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