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Cisco Sales Associates Program(CSAP)|EMEA
Associate Solutions Engineer–United Kingdom
Year 2 location:UK– Bedfont Lakes
Target Start Date: March 1, 2027
Meet the Team
You will train alongside a diverse cohort of high-calibre individuals from across theEMEARegion, building a rich professional network and long-lasting friendships. This hub-based environment provides a "safe-to-fail" setting where you can master your craft through AI customer simulations and mentored on-the-job activities.
Throughout the program, you will collaboratewith CiscoAssociate Sales Representativesto provide technical solutions that drive business outcomes. You will expand yourexpertiseacross Collaboration, Security, Networking, and Cloud to bridge the gap between technical requirements and business value. You will learn from industry experts and dedicated coaches using our own leading-edge technology.
To support your growth, you will be paired with a mentor—a CSAP(Cisco Sales Associate Program)alumnus who has successfully navigated the program. Supported by a team committed to your success, you will earn industry-standard certifications and gain theexpertiserequiredto thrive in elite technical sales opportunities across our global organisation.
TheCSAPGraduate Program is a 12-month global accelerator designed to develop high-potential individuals into Technical Sales Champions. Built on a model ofEducation, Exposure, and Experience, the program offers a clear progression:
Our learning philosophy prioritisesexperiential growth, withthe majority ofyour development occurring through coached, real-world practice within a hub-based cohort of peers. Thisimmersive approachensures you grow and learn through direct application rather than in isolation.
A key part of this Program is ourAI-First Mandate. As anAssociate Solutions Engineer(ASE) in our Global Sales Enablement & Acceleration team, you will build strong AI skills by using advanced learning platforms and artificial intelligence to design technical solutions and improvestrategic decision-making.This trajectory is designed for those looking to outpace the traditional career curve! Throughquarterly competency checkpoints,high-performerscanvalidatetheir skills and fast-track into further technical roles before the program concludes.
Uponsuccessfulcompletion of the 12-month EarlyInCareer (EIC) program, as aSolutions Engineer(SE), you will join ourGlobal Virtual Engineering(GVE) team. GVE is a best-in-class technical presales organisation that provides software and Solutions Engineering services to customers, partners, and internal sales teams. You will discover,demonstrate, and design solutions to address complex customer challenges.
You hold a technical degree (Engineering, CS, STEAM) or come from a non-traditional background with real-world proof of technical curiosity—like a home lab, certification, or side project—andpossessthe skills to turn complexity into clarity.
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.
