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    IT Sales

    Tasks in this program

    Task One: Secure a Meeting with a Potential Client
    30-60 mins
    Use the Cisco story to engage the customer
    What you'll learn
    • Understanding customer priorities
    • How to give a high-level pitch to a prospect
    What you'll do
    • Draft a concise email outlining why a customer should choose Cisco
    IT Sales

    Why complete this job simulation

    A risk-free way to experience work on the job with us at Cisco. Practice your skills with example tasks and build your confidence to ace your applications.
    Self-paced3-4 hoursNo gradesNo assessments

    Welcome to our program! We are so excited to have you here.

    Cisco Systems, Inc. is the worldwide leader in networking for the Internet. Cisco's Internet Protocol-based (IP) networking solutions are the foundation of the Internet and most corporate, education, and government networks around the world.

    Cisco creates leading products and key technologies to make the Internet more useful and dynamic. These technologies include: advanced routing and switching, voice and video over IP, optical networking, wireless, storage networking, security, broadband, and content networking.

    During this program, you will have the opportunity to step into the shoes of a Cisco team member and complete tasks that replicate the work that our IT Sales team does every day. You’ll learn how to secure and run meetings with clients and present solutions.

    We hope this program provides a great resource for you to upskill and strengthen your resume as you explore career options and a potential career at Cisco!

    Skills you will learn and practice:
    Written Communication
    Client Research
    Sales Prospecting
    Research
    Preparation
    Data Analysis
    Discovery Process
    Sales Skills
    Presentation Skills
    Public Speaking

    How it works

    Complete tasks guided by pre-recorded videos and example answers from our team at Cisco. No live sessions, all self-paced.
    Earn a certificate and add it to your resume and LinkedIn as an extra curricular activity.
    Stand out in applications. Confidently answer interview questions and explain why you’re a good fit for our team.

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    Over 400
    5 Star Reviews
    "in this Program, practical work is taken, and tasks are also very useful for the future. After submitting a sample answer papers also shown by this program."-- Student from Savitribai Phule Pune University
    "It was a good experience with cisco I felt this program like I am working with cisco. writing E-mails powerpoint presentation was a good experience."-- Student from My institution is not listed
    "I love the clear sales process you show up to me. That is really helpful, especially the product write-up task."-- Student from Foreign Trade University
    "I loved that this program covered various roles that collaborate in order to oversee the entire sales cycle."-- Student from Career Karma
    "I learned to know more things about Cisco's Hardware solutions and I am trying to increase my communication skills by applying it practically. Thank You!"-- Student from My institution is not listed
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    Get Career Ready

    Complete work that simulates life on the job. 3-4 hours and self-paced.
    Stand out in your application to Cisco. Show us you're a motivated candidate.

    Get Career Ready

    Complete work that simulates life on the job. 3-4 hours and self-paced.
    Stand out in your application to Cisco. Show us you're a motivated candidate.
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    IT Sales

    Build client relationships and pitch a product with the IT Sales team.

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