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Cisco is seeking a motivated and ambitious Sales Development Representative Intern to join our dynamic Splunk team in Singapore. In this role, you will be at the forefront of our sales organization, acting as a critical bridge between marketing efforts and our field sales team. You will support the Splunk sales ecosystem by identifying new business opportunities, driving pipeline growth, and gaining firsthand experience in the fast-paced world of data security and observability. This internship is designed to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the enterprise software sales cycle, offering mentorship from industry leaders and exposure to cutting-edge technology solutions that empower organizations to be more secure and resilient.
Your ImpactLead qualification: Research and qualify inbound leads and outbound prospects to identify high-potential opportunities for the Splunk portfolio.
Strategic outreach: Execute multi-channel outreach campaigns—including personalized emails, professional phone calls, and social selling via LinkedIn—to engage key decision-makers.
CRM management: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records within our CRM system, ensuring data integrity and effective tracking of prospect interactions.
Sales collaboration: Partner closely with our field Sales team to develop territory plans, prepare for discovery calls, and assist in the strategic mapping of target accounts.
Market insight: Stay informed on industry trends regarding cybersecurity and observability to effectively communicate the value of Splunk solutions to potential customers.
Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly and persuasively.
A genuine interest in technology sales and a desire to build a career within the enterprise software industry.
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Must be Singaporean citizen or Permanent Resident.
Preferred Qualifications
A proactive, "can-do" attitude with a high level of curiosity and a willingness to learn from challenges.
Resilience and the ability to handle rejection professionally while remaining focused on achieving goals.
Previous experience in customer-facing roles or internships is a plus.
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.
Skills Required
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to articulate complex ideas clearly and persuasively
- Genuine interest in technology sales and enterprise software
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Must be a Singaporean citizen or Permanent Resident
- Proactive attitude, curiosity, and willingness to learn
- Resilience and ability to handle rejection professionally
- Previous customer-facing or internship experience
Cisco Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Cisco and has not been reviewed or approved by Cisco.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as robust with multiple plan options and access to onsite/virtual LifeConnections Health Centers on major campuses. Company materials also highlight mental-health resources and comprehensive preventive care, supporting strong core medical benefits.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time away includes company‑wide recharge days, a paid birthday, a year‑end shutdown, and paid Critical Time Off for emergencies. Paid volunteer days further expand opportunities to step away and recharge.
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Parental & Family Support — Policies include a global minimum for paid parental leave for primary caregivers, caregiving concierge services, and on‑site children’s learning centers in select locations. In the U.S., family‑building support is consolidated under Carrot with a defined lifetime maximum, indicating structured assistance across fertility, preservation, adoption, and surrogacy.
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