B2B Sales Degree Apprentice Review
at Cisco
Degree Apprenticeship
Sales
London
Review Submitted: March 2026
Overall Rating
4.5 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.2/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
Support the account managers in the SMB team on deals and building partner relationships. Given me exposure to all areas of the sales cycle.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
My problem solving has developed really positively as you need to be able to spot opportunities where you can make an impact as an apprentice.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Well organised with regular syncs with manager, rotation leads can vary in responsiveness but being proactive ultimately allows me to have a steady flow of work alongside my degree.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Support is great, regular syncs with my manager and rotation lead!
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
Good amount of calls and in person workshops to stay updated.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
It's good and I do learn bits however the bulk of my learning comes from on the job.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
Many at Cisco a great environment with over 30 inclusive communities!
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Cisco to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Great working environment and support networks. Innovating in networking and cyber security which is the future of technology as AI develops!
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Cisco?
Understand what role the company provides for it's customers and be able to use AI to make you more productive while not affecting your critical thinking ability.
