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Full-Time

Regional Sales Director

Prime Accounts, Communication, Media and Tech Vertical, East

Posted on 9/30/2024

Splunk

Splunk

5,001-10,000 employees

Data analytics and IT management platform

Data & Analytics
Cybersecurity
Enterprise Software

Compensation Overview

$296k - $418kAnnually

+ Equity + Long-term Cash Awards

Senior, Expert

Jackson Township, NJ, USA + 1 more

More locations: New York, NY, USA

Hybrid position with potential in-office requirements in New Jersey and New York.

Category
Field Sales
Sales & Account Management
Required Skills
Sales
Communications
Requirements
  • 5+ years experience building and leading front-line sales teams; ability to grow and scale upward with the company; second-line management experience a plus.
  • 10+ years of direct and channel enterprise software selling experience to large enterprises is required.
  • Subscription, SaaS, or Cloud software experience is required.
  • Excellent leadership and influencing skills; ability to build strong business partnerships both outside, and within the organization.
  • Skilled at business planning and diligent at measuring and communicating progress towards the plan, identifying roadblocks, and coming up with appropriate solutions.
  • Success adapting in fast-growing and changing environments.
Responsibilities
  • Consistently deliver revenue targets – ensuring company revenue goals, and objectives are achieved quarter over quarter and year over year.
  • Accurately forecast quarterly, and annual revenue numbers for assigned region, dedication to the number, and to deadlines.
  • Direct sales activities within the assigned area, set expectations, provide mentorship, prioritize efforts, hold the team accountable for building pipeline and executing each phase of the sales cycle.
  • Coach sales team to uncover customer needs, develop champions, present specific use cases, demonstrate the differentiated value of Splunk products and services and negotiate favorable pricing and terms by selling value and return on investment.

Splunk offers a platform that transforms machine data into actionable insights, allowing organizations to monitor, analyze, and visualize data in real-time. It primarily serves large enterprises in sectors like IT, IoT, and cybersecurity, generating revenue through software licenses and cloud services. What makes Splunk unique is its ability to integrate with various technologies, enhancing security reporting and operational intelligence. The company's goal is to empower organizations to make informed decisions based on their data.

Company Stage

M&A

Total Funding

$1.4B

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2003

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

3%

1 year growth

2%

2 year growth

3%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Cisco's acquisition of Splunk is likely to enhance its data security and customer experience, leveraging combined strengths in security and networking.
  • Splunk's continuous innovation, such as the introduction of Federated Analytics and advanced AI capabilities for IT Service Intelligence, positions it as a leader in the data analytics and IT management sector.
  • Recognition as a leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Security Information and Event Management for the tenth consecutive time underscores Splunk's industry leadership and reliability.

What critics are saying

  • The integration process with Cisco could face challenges, potentially leading to operational disruptions and strategic misalignments.
  • The competitive landscape in data analytics and IT management is intense, with major players like IBM and Palo Alto Networks making significant moves, which could impact Splunk's market share.

What makes Splunk unique

  • Splunk's 'Data to Everything' platform offers real-time data analytics and visualization, setting it apart from competitors who may not provide such comprehensive, immediate insights.
  • The company's strong integration capabilities with other major technologies like Palo Alto Networks and Cisco Networks enhance its security reporting and analysis, making it a critical tool for cybersecurity.
  • Splunk's focus on large enterprises and its versatile platform that serves IT, IoT, and security markets give it a broad yet specialized market reach.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision insurance plans for regular, full-time U.S. employees — choose the best plans for you and your family. Plus: Health Savings Account (HSA), Life insurance and survivor benefits, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Business travel and accident insurance, Voluntary Critical Illness & Hospital Indemnity

Eligible employees enjoy: 401(k) Plan with a company match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), Equity awards, Bonus or commission program

We support you and your family: Paid parental leave, Mother rooms and wellness rooms, Family Planning

Your work/life balance is important to us, that's why we offer: 16 company holidays, 15 vacation days, 10 sick days, 10 bereavement days, 5 volunteer days

Ensuring our employees' success goes beyond insurance plans: Education reimbursement, Electric car charging stations, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Stocked kitchens, Gym discounts/onsite fitness centers, Pet insurance discount, Student loan resources, Cool workspace with collaborative environments, 529 College Savings Plan