Account Executive - Splunk - Mid Market - SLED

The Account Executive will be responsible for expanding and growing territories for Splunk Public Sector in Commercial SLED accounts. You will use your sales, negotiation and leadership skills to prospect, and conduct lead generation techniques and sell Splunk's award winning software into the Tribal Communities. The ideal candidate has a proven track record of success selling software or services and in building beneficial, lasting relationships with customers.

Responsibilities:

• Inbound lead follow-up and status update through the company CRM system
• Outbound prospecting/Lead generation
• Qualify inbound and outbound leads
• Schedule product demos for qualified customers
• Manage accounts by building and fostering client relationships through personalized contact, understanding of client’s needs, and ability to communicate solution values of products and services
• Accurately forecast opportunities based upon realistic assessments
• Meet/exceed assigned revenue goals
• Partner with a field representative
• Support attendance to all field marketing events to include, but not limited to Splunk Lives, our National Users Conference and all regional trade shows

Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience in selling enterprise IT solutions (BI, data analytics, security software, risk management software or networking performance)
• 1+ years of experience selling IT solutions to SLED and/or Federal accounts
• Consultative sales experience and challenging companies/businesses to think differently
• Successful in finding and uncovering new opportunities with prospects and existing business, cold calling and hunting for business
• Own and managed the entire sales process and cycle from start to finish
• Proven track record of exceeding goals and quota
• Consistent track record of success in consultative sales environments
• Consistent track record of developing new business and managing sales cycle, from generating leads through closing
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A logical and analytical thinker
• Demonstrated negotiation skills
• Strong technical aptitude
• Strong computer skills – CRM system, Word, Excel, Salesforce.com a plus
• Exceptional organizational skills with the proven ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks to meet deadlines
• Strong attention to detail
• Self-starter able to work independently but also a contributing member of a team
• Excellent conflict resolution skills
• Highly motivated and professional, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree Marketing or Science, or equivalent experience
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Splunk is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Splunk, a Cisco company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.

OTE Pay Ranges

For sales roles the ranges are expressed as On Target Earning or OTE (OTE = base + incentives in the form of sales incentive plans).

On Target Earnings: $144,900 - 197,800 per year

When available, the salary range posted for this position reflects the projected hiring range for new hire, full-time salaries in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including equity or benefits. For non-sales roles the hiring ranges reflect base salary only; employees are also eligible to receive annual bonuses. Hiring ranges for sales positions include base and incentive compensation target. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location and additional factors, including but not limited to skillset, experience, and relevant education, certifications, or training. Applicants may not be eligible for the full salary range based on their U.S. or Canada hiring location. The recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

U.S. employees have access to quality medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, short and long -term disability coverage, basic life insurance and numerous wellbeing offerings.

Employees receive up to twelve paid holidays per calendar year, which includes one floating holiday (for non-exempt employees), plus a day off for their birthday. Non-Exempt new hires accrue up to 16 days of vacation time off each year, at a rate of 4.92 hours per pay period. Exempt new hires participate in Cisco’s flexible Vacation Time Off policy, which does not place a defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use but is subject to availability and some business limitations. All new hires are eligible for Sick Time Off subject to Cisco’s Sick Time Off Policy and will have eighty (80) hours of sick time off provided on their hire date and on January 1st of each year thereafter. Up to 80 hours of unused sick time will be carried forward from one calendar year to the next such that the maximum number of sick time hours an employee may have available is 160 hours. Employees in Illinois have a unique time off program designed specifically with local requirements in mind. All employees also have access to paid time away to deal with critical or emergency issues. We offer additional paid time to volunteer and give back to the community.