Account Executive - Splunk SLED - NC/SC

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.

We are looking for a ground-breaking Enterprise Software Sales representative to focus on local government in the North Carolina region. You will have validated sales experience in this vertical with a terrific reputation for overachieving quota while focusing on the customer. You should also be a self-starter who is prepared to develop and complete a territory coverage plan and consistently deliver on quarterly revenue targets.

You possess a strong public sector sales background that enables them to drive an engagement at the CXO level as well as with software developers and IT leaders. You are a strong and creative thinker who thrives in a team environment and embraces all aspects of selling. You should be able to work in dynamic, dynamic environment and have very strong communication skills.

What you'll get to do

• You will identify, qualify and close new opportunities in our fast-growing market.
• You will be a direct contributor aligned with an engineer and an inside sales representative. All transactions are fulfilled through the channel by authorized partners, as such your ability to work with and leverage channel and alliance partners is important.
• Your ability to succeed in this role will require strong drive, as well as the application of advanced technical/business skills.

Must-have Qualifications

• 4 or more years of sales experience in Public Sector
• 2+ years of direct enterprise software sales experience
• 2+ years of selling to the NC state government (SaaS/Cloud sales)
• Proven track record of sales performance and knowledge of Public Sector
• Experience and credibility selling at the CxO and senior sales business manager level
• Ability to maintain SFDC and accurately forecast
• Ability to work independently, while using extended resources
• Excellent qualifying and closing skills
• Business development, prospecting skills and ability to build strong partner relationships
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required
• Must live within the North Carolina region and able to commute 3 times a week to client site
• Must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

Why Cisco

At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Simply put – we power the future.

Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.

We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.

Cisco is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Cisco, 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 Range

$275000 - $305000

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.

Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows: .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota; 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%; 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.
For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid