Military in Sales and Leadership
The goal of the MISL Fellowship Program is to attract, prepares, and retain top military talent in careers in both Sales and Engineering at Cisco. The Fellowship has a combination of classroom training, on the job experience, and networking activities, all designed to provide broad exposure to careers at Cisco. The Sales pathway is ideal for Service members interested in Primary opportunities for full time employment through the Sales pathway will be as an Account Manager, Product Sales Specialist, Virtual Sales Account Manager, Virtual Sales Specialist, or Renewals Manager. Engineering pathway candidates will focus on positions as a Systems Engineer, Solutions Architect, and Technical Solutions Specialist. However, MISL Fellows are eligible to interview for any position with in Cisco and our alumni have grown into roles ranging from Sales to Strategy to Mergers and Acquisitions.
ABOUT THE JOB
Cisco has a long history of valuing diversity, which includes the unique experiences that a background in the military provides. The Military in Sales and Leadership Program was created to serve as the bridge between high potential military talent and a career in Sales at Cisco. To be eligible for this program, you must: Be transitioning from the Military and be eligible for a SkillBridge program of 90 days or greater. Be a top performer in your field. Have a drive and passion to learn, grow, and make a difference. Proven track record of taking the initiative to solve problems. Possess the aptitude to succeed in a Sales or Engineering career. Desire to grow and expand their career at Cisco. Be able to complete a background check. Engineers Only: Possess a CCNA or have equivalent work experience.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Participate in classroom training, on the job experience, and networking activities
- Interview for various positions within Cisco
- Engage in roles ranging from Sales to Strategy to Mergers and Acquisitions
QUALIFICATIONS
- Must be transitioning from the Military and be eligible for a SkillBridge program of 90 days or greater
- Must be a top performer in your field
- Must have a drive and passion to learn, grow, and make a difference
- Proven track record of taking the initiative to solve problems
- Possess the aptitude to succeed in a Sales or Engineering career
- Desire to grow and expand their career at Cisco
- Able to complete a background check
- Engineers Only: Possess a CCNA or have equivalent work experience
ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY
No prerequisite eligibility requirements
TARGET MOCS
All MOCs
ELIGIBLE SERVICE BRANCHES
All Services
BENEFITS
- Exposure to careers at Cisco through classroom training, on-the-job experience, and networking
- Eligibility to interview for any position within Cisco
PROGRAM COST
No cost to participate