Account Executive - Splunk Commercial

Cisco•Irvine, CA

5d•Remote

About The Position

The Account Executive will play a crucial role in driving significant revenue growth for Splunk Commercial accounts. You will establish a strategic vision and plan for pipeline generation, consistently meet license, support, and service revenue targets, and directly impact customer experience. This role offers a dynamic environment where hardworking, driven sales professionals can contribute from day one while accessing opportunities for continuous learning and growth. In addition you will: • Drive revenue growth and expand a geo-based territory by engaging both existing customers and new prospects to contribute directly to the organization’s financial goals. • Collaborate with business partners to develop compelling enterprise solutions that articulate clear value and return on investment across multiple decision-makers, enhancing cross-team alignment and customer success. • Influence the customer experience by enabling high transactional velocity and delivering impactful sales outcomes that support the company’s mission to empower technology adoption. • Seize unique opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth within a supportive environment that values innovation and individual contribution from day one. • Define success by consistently meeting or exceeding sales targets, fostering strong customer relationships, and contributing to the overall market presence and revenue share of the organization.

Requirements

5+ years of SaaS sales experience, which includes experience in a discrete quota carrying role, or similar role

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated understanding of how Splunk products and services address customer challenges.
Proven track record of consistently exceeding sales targets.
Expertise in consultative and solution selling methodologies, including MEDDPICC and Value Selling.
Strong skills in territory planning, forecasting, and managing a full sales cycle.
Excellent critical judgment to analyze complex situations, assess risks, and develop creative solutions.
Effective negotiation, communication, and presentation skills, with confidence engaging C-level executives.
Relevant experience in software industry domains such as IT systems, enterprise management, DevOps, security, business applications, or analytics.

Responsibilities

Drive revenue growth and expand a geo-based territory by engaging both existing customers and new prospects to contribute directly to the organization’s financial goals.
Collaborate with business partners to develop compelling enterprise solutions that articulate clear value and return on investment across multiple decision-makers, enhancing cross-team alignment and customer success.
Influence the customer experience by enabling high transactional velocity and delivering impactful sales outcomes that support the company’s mission to empower technology adoption.
Seize unique opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth within a supportive environment that values innovation and individual contribution from day one.
Define success by consistently meeting or exceeding sales targets, fostering strong customer relationships, and contributing to the overall market presence and revenue share of the organization.

Benefits

medical, dental and vision insurance
a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
paid parental leave
short and long-term disability coverage
basic life insurance
grants of Cisco restricted stock units
10 paid holidays per full calendar year
1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
1 paid day off for employee’s birthday
paid year-end holiday shutdown
4 paid days off for personal wellness
16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year (non-exempt employees)
flexible vacation time off program (exempt employees)
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter
up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary