Virtual Sales Account Executive (UK&I) - Splunk

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Reading, Berkshire, England, GBR
In-Office
Junior
Cloud • Information Technology • Internet of Things • Professional Services • Software
The Role
Generate and qualify enterprise sales pipeline for Splunk solutions across strategic UK&I accounts. Responsibilities include prospecting, cold calling, networking, researching customer needs, applying BANT qualification, presenting business insights, developing client relationships, and partnering with enterprise sales, technical, and operational teams. Occasional travel is required for training or meetings.
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Job Description

  • What you get from this role
    Our Inside Sales teams partner with Enterprise Sales to bring Splunk solutions to the most ground-breaking companies in the world. A career at Splunk means challenging yourself and your customers to reach higher - and to have fun doing it. We are seeking a dynamic, early career professional to join our fast-growing team and support the development of new pipeline. There is a defined growth path for successful Inside Sales Representatives to be promoted throughout the sales organisation and other similar roles and marketing functions.
    Responsibilities In this role, you will showcase the ability to focus on an organisation’s initiatives, challenges, problems and partner with Splunk Enterprise Sales to bring value to those organisations through our sales process.
    You will
    Create pipeline for your territory using demand generation and prospecting toolsFind new opportunities and quickly develop rapport with new clientsExplore & identify new opportunities in new accounts and/or buying centresQualify these opportunities by deep-diving into problem and how Splunk can solve for it and applying the Budget, Authority, Need and Timeline methodologyResearch and present business intelligence about customers and prospectsGenerate business opportunities through professional networking and cold-callingTravel occasionally for training and/or meetingsYou’ll be driving sales activities on highly strategic accounts and projects within an ecosystem of elite sales, technical and operational partners. Successful team members develop and demonstrate their sales acumen and move on to other sales positions and other roles.Who you are
    Sales hunter with a can-do mentalityCompetitive in nature but a strong team playerOpen to new approaches and creativitySelf-disciplined and well-organisedPersistent and resilientWhat you need to be successful in this role
    Minimum 2 years of experience in selling or generating demand for enterprise IT solutions (BI, data analytics, security software, risk management software or networking performance)Fluent Swedish and English language skillsA passion for research, data and analysis that drives actionAn ability to analyse business data to tell a compelling and actionable storyAn ability to utilise prospecting tools like LinkedIn Sales Navigator, ZoomInfo, Xing, etcCRM or Salesforce.com knowledge is a plusSelf-motivation and relentless in pursuit of creating their own successExcellent presentation skills and clear communicationHigh energy and contagious optimismConfidence in handling of objections and conflictLogic-based problem solvingTask prioritization, discipline, and accountabilityA strong executive presence, with polish and dedication to customer outcomes

    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.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. 

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.

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. 

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.

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. 

Skills Required

  • At least 2 years of experience selling or generating demand for enterprise IT solutions
  • Fluent Swedish and English language skills
  • Ability to analyze business data and present compelling, actionable insights
  • Experience using prospecting tools such as LinkedIn Sales Navigator, ZoomInfo, or Xing
  • Strong presentation and communication skills
  • Self-motivation, organization, persistence, and accountability
  • Confidence handling objections and conflict
  • Logic-based problem-solving ability
  • Executive presence and focus on customer outcomes
  • CRM or Salesforce.com knowledge

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  • Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as broad, with medical options including PPOs, high-deductible plans, and regional HMOs. Feedback suggests robust wellness and mental-health resources, with some locations offering on-site support and second medical opinions.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is highlighted through paid holidays, paid time off, and additional recharge days such as “Days for Me,” with generous volunteer time also mentioned. Feedback suggests these programs help support rest, volunteering, and critical life events.
  • Parental & Family Support — Parental and family support appears extensive, including paid child-bonding leave, family medical leave, and caregiving resources. Observations also point to family-planning assistance and adoption or surrogacy support in some regions.

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Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) enables people to make powerful connections--whether in business, education, philanthropy, or creativity. Cisco hardware, software, and service offerings are used to create the Internet solutions that make networks possible--providing easy access to information anywhere, at any time. Cisco was founded in 1984 by a small group of computer scientists from Stanford University. Since the company's inception, Cisco engineers have been leaders in the development of Internet Protocol (IP)-based networking technologies. Today, with more than 71,000 employees worldwide, this tradition of innovation continues with industry-leading products and solutions in the company's core development areas of routing and switching, as well as in advanced technologies such as home networking, IP telephony, optical networking, security, storage area networking, and wireless technology. In addition to its products, Cisco provides a broad range of service offerings, including technical support and advanced services. Cisco sells its products and services, both directly through its own sales force as well as through its channel partners, to large enterprises, commercial businesses, service providers, and consumers.

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