Specialty: Engineering Sales 
Location: Riyadh, KSA 
Start Date: June 2025 
Duration: 12 months 

Are you someone who loves engaging with people, building relationships, and discovering their stories through conversation? Are you dedicated to your work and eager to help others? Does the impact of technology on our communities excite you? If so, our Apprenticeship program is a fantastic opportunity to launch your career in sales/engineering sales with an international technology leader like Cisco. You'll gain invaluable work experience and coveted industry qualifications. 

 

Program Highlights: 

Over the course of 12 months, you'll have the chance to work with various technologies and experts within our company-both technical and non-technical. By the end of the program, you'll possess both the sales acumen and technical expertise to embark on a successful career in technology solutions. 

 

What to Expect: 

Be at the forefront of innovation, witnessing technology unfold from within. Collaborate with teams supporting national and international brands in solving business challenges. Learn to position Cisco's technology to address customer challenges and opportunities. Work alongside our technology partners to drive successful Cisco solutions. Analyze data and understand how telemetry informs business decisions. Manage projects, ensure customer satisfaction, communicate with stakeholders, and adhere to deadlines. Expand your professional network by connecting with hundreds of Cisco employees worldwide. Participate in community service through fundraising, volunteering, and advocacy. Benefit from a robust support system, including current apprentices, mentors, and managers guiding you throughout your journey. 

 

Your Role: 

As an apprentice, you'll receive mentorship to align your passion and skills within Cisco's tech sales community. Your Apprentice Manager will help you identify your strengths and support your development of essential sales skills. 

Learn about Cisco, its operations, and its impact. Complete an induction bootcamp to lay the foundation for your tech sales career. Specialize in a specific technology or sales area, discovering your ideal career path within Cisco. Take ownership of partner/customer projects and manage them effectively. Analyze data and understand its role in informing business strategies. Manage projects, ensuring timely delivery and communication with stakeholders. 

 

Our apprentices primarily work from our Riyadh office, with opportunities to travel offsite for customer visits and events. In your final months, you'll receive support from the Apprentice Program and Emerging Talent teams to apply for a Graduate position within Cisco. 

 

Entry Requirements: 

While qualifications are important, a passion for technology and a desire to learn are essential. Your application should showcase your strengths and demonstrate who you are, helping us bring your abilities to life at Cisco and guide you to your ideal tech sales career. 

Penultimate or final-year students pursuing a degree in Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field, ideally with a focus on networking and computing. Fluent in Arabic and English (written and verbal). Eager to enhance your technical and sales skills through hands-on experience. Proactive, curious, and passionate about customer engagement. Effective communication and teamwork skills. Must be a Saudi national. 

 

 

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