Sales Development Representative, Outbound Sales II

Cisco

Sales Development Representative driving leads for Cisco Networking products and collaborating with team members. Utilizing sales tools and articulating value propositions to customers.

Posted 7/15/2026full-timeToronto • 🇨🇦 CanadaJuniorMid-Level💰 $97,400 - $146,700 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in lead generation and qualification for Cisco Networking products, utilizing advanced sales tools and effective prospecting techniques. Capable of articulating value propositions and managing customer relationships throughout the sales cycle.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Lead QualificationCold-CallingSalesforce.com ProficiencySales Cycle UnderstandingProspecting Activities

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Hard Skills

Lead GenerationSales QualificationSales Engagement ToolsValue Proposition ArticulationCustomer Relationship Management

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationCollaborationGoal Orientation

Tools & Technologies

Salesforce.comGongZoomInfo

Certifications & Qualifications

Degree Program CompletionSales Certification

Industry Keywords

Cisco NetworkingSales LeadsProspectingDigital ChannelsData Integrity

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SFDC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and qualify critical sales leads, establishing effective contacts for Cisco Networking products and services.
Perform proactive prospecting through cold-calling, networking, and digital channels to build a robust lead pipeline.
Articulate Cisco's compelling value proposition to decision-makers, independently assessing needs and guiding customers through the sales cycle.
Utilize advanced sales tools like Salesforce.com, Gong, and ZoomInfo to manage leads and ensure data integrity.
Collaborate with leadership to achieve daily, weekly, and quarterly goals, ultimately positioning yourself for promotion to an account executive role.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Completion within the past 3 years, or current enrollment with expected completion within 12 months, of a certification or degree program (e.g., Associates, Apprenticeship, Boot Camp, or Certification in a specialized program + 3 years of relevant experience, High School Diploma + 4 years of relevant experience, Bachelors + 2 years of relevant experience) or Masters + 0 years of relevant experience.
Proficient in using CRM software (e.g., Salesforce.com) and sales engagement tools.
Skilled in prospecting activities, including cold-calling and leveraging online information sources.
Understanding of sales cycles, lead qualification, and ability to articulate product and solution value propositions.
Authorized to legally reside and work in the country of application without visa or employer sponsorship.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Paid parental leave
Short and long-term disability coverage
Basic life insurance
10 paid holidays per full calendar year
1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
1 paid day off for employee’s birthday
Paid year-end holiday shutdown
4 paid days off for personal wellness
16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year for non-exempt employees
Flexible vacation time off program for exempt employees
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date
Up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward
10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer