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Account Executive - Splunk Commercial - SLED (Remote)

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Cisco logoCisco · Chicago, IL
Full-timeHybrid5d ago
CRMExcelLeadershipNegotiationObservabilityRisk Management
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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

  • 4+ 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
  • Why Cisco?
  • We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.
  • Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:
  • The starting salary range posted for this position is $152,000.00 to $209,000.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits.
  • U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco's plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k

Benefits

Dental insuranceVision insuranceEquity / stock options

Additional Information

The application window is expected to close on: 06/23/2026 Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received . Splunk, a Cisco company, is building a safer and more resilient digital world with an end-to-end full stack platform made for a hybrid, multi-cloud world. Leading enterprises use our unified security and observability platform to keep their digital systems secure and reliable. Come help organizations be their best, while you reach new heights with a team that has your back. This role can be performed from any location within the United States.


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