Remote
SaaS
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
Typical Day — Account Executive
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
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.
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Walk me through your discovery process.
Template questionHow do you handle a prospect who goes silent mid-deal?
Template questionTell me about your largest closed deal and the sales cycle.
Template questionHow do you build business cases for stakeholders?
Template questionDescribe a deal you lost and what you learned.
Template questionAs 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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