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    Account Executive - Splunk

    Cisco

    🇺🇸 United States
    Remote
    SaaS
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    Posted 1 week ago
    $309k–$390kOTE
    Work Type

    Remote

    Vertical

    SaaS

    Source

    himalayas

    About this role

    The application window is expected to close on: 10/08/2026This role can be performed from any location in the Midwest.Meet the Team: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.Your Impact:Account Executives are individual contributors who play a vital role in driving a significant share of revenue for Splunk and Cisco.

    We are seeking a hardworking, driven, sales professional to drive revenue growth calling on large enterprise accounts. We provide our reps with an environment in which they can make valuable contributions from day one while also building opportunities for learning and growth. The work you’ll do will directly impact the experience of our customers.

    You will consistently deliver license, support, and service revenue targets - dedication to the number and deadlines.

    In addition, you will:Land, adopt, expand, and deepen sales opportunities.Explore the full spectrum of relationships and business possibilities across the client’s entire org chart.Become known as a thought-leader in machine learning and predictive analytics.Expand relationships and orchestrate complex deals across more diverse business stakeholders.Holistically embrace, access, and apply the channel to identify and open new, unchartered opportunities.Provide timely and informative input back to other corporate functions.Minimum

    Qualifications:7+ years of direct sales experience selling enterprise software to large enterprises (required) in fast-growing, changing, and driven environments.Previous experience working with partners, channels, and alliances to sell more efficiently.Preferred

    Qualifications:Provides insight/feedback into dynamic data sources to ensure hig

    Commission Structure

    Base Salary

    Not disclosed — ask in interview

    Commission

    Structure not specified

    OTE

    $390k (range: $309k–$390k)

    Ramp Period

    Not mentioned — clarify timeline

    Selling Motion

    Sales Cycle

    Enterprise

    6–18 month cycles, complex multi-stakeholder deals

    Prospecting

    Channel / Partner

    Sell through partners, resellers, or alliances

    Buyer Persona

    C-Suite

    Selling to executive decision-makers

    Requirements at a Glance

    Bachelor's Degree·Required

    Typical Day — Account Executive

    Stakeholder meetings3–5/week
    Executive presentations2–3/week
    Business cases & RFPs1–2/week
    Forecast & pipeline2×/week
    Champion coachingDaily

    Estimates based on role type and selling motion — actual may vary by company.

    SaaS — Interview Intel

    Typical Sales Cycle

    30–90 days (SMB) · 3–9 months (Mid-Market) · 6–18 months (Enterprise)

    Common Buyer Objections

    • "We're locked into a contract with [competitor]"
    • "We built something in-house already"
    • "We don't have budget until next quarter"
    • "Our team won't adopt another tool"

    Key Industry Metrics

    ARR / MRRNet Revenue Retention (NRR)CAC Payback PeriodLogo Churn vs Revenue ChurnACV (Avg Contract Value)Magic Number

    Hot Topics to Reference

    • • AI-native product disruption
    • • PLG vs sales-led motion debate
    • • Vertical SaaS consolidation
    • • Usage-based pricing models

    Use these insights to speak the buyer's language in interviews.

    Tags

    Account-Executive
    Enterprise-Software-Sales
    B2B-Sales
    Solutions-Sales
    Security-Sales
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    Walk me through your discovery process.

    Template question
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    How do you handle a prospect who goes silent mid-deal?

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    Tell me about your largest closed deal and the sales cycle.

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    How do you build business cases for stakeholders?

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    Describe a deal you lost and what you learned.

    Template question
    Research Cisco's product, recent news, and key competitors
    Prepare metrics: quota attainment %, average deal size, win rate
    Practice a 2-minute product demo pitch for a mock discovery call
    Prepare to discuss your home office setup and self-management discipline
    Review the job description and map your experience to each requirement
    Role Insights

    As an Account Executive with Cisco, you'll own the entire revenue pipeline and be measured on quota attainment.

    Expect to work with recurring revenue models where customer retention is as important as acquisition.

    This remote-friendly role provides geographic flexibility while maintaining access to a SaaS market.

    With OTE potential exceeding $390k, this role sits in the top tier of sales compensation. Expect rigorous performance expectations and a proven track record requirement.

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