Internship

Sales Intern

Summer 2024

Posted on 9/27/2023

Splunk

Splunk

5,001-10,000 employees

Data analytics and IT management platform

Data & Analytics
Enterprise Software
Cybersecurity

Compensation Overview

$3 - $24Hourly

Washington, DC, USA + 19 more

More locations: Texas, USA | Coralville, IA, USA | Florida, USA | Nevada, USA | Remote | South Carolina, USA | Mississippi, USA | Tennessee, USA | Virginia, USA | Colorado, USA | Kentucky, USA | Maryland, USA | North Carolina, USA | Missouri, USA | Ohio, USA | Michigan, USA | Illinois, USA | Alabama, USA | United States

Required Skills
Sales
Communications
Marketing
Requirements
  • Actively pursuing a Bachelor's in business, technology, communications, or related field and a strong record of academic achievement
  • At least one semester/quarter remaining to complete after the internship
  • Available to work 40 hours a week for 12 weeks
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong organizational, analytical, creative, and problem-solving skills
  • Willingness to learn and take coaching
  • You know how to work both smart and hard
  • Strong presentation skills and the ability to communicate clearly and professionally
Responsibilities
  • You will become proficient in pitching the value of Splunk and being able to provide examples of specific use cases where Splunk has been implemented
  • You will answer questions at a high level from prospects/customers in an accurate and expedient manner and help to advance issues or questions that need further attention to your sales team and/or Splunk technical support
  • You will build craft business profiles to display your ability to turn data and facts into valuable business insights and tell a story
  • You will get hands-on experience calling on Splunk prospects and customers to gauge interest and qualify BANT criteria
Desired Qualifications
  • Previous experience in a sales or marketing role is a plus

Splunk offers a platform that transforms large amounts of machine data into actionable insights, allowing organizations to monitor, analyze, and visualize data in real-time. This platform integrates with various technologies to enhance security reporting and operational intelligence, primarily serving large enterprises in IT, IoT, and cybersecurity. Unlike its competitors, Splunk's versatility and strong integration capabilities set it apart, making it a critical tool for improving decision-making. The company's goal is to empower organizations to leverage their data effectively for better outcomes.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$38.9M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2003

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

4%

1 year growth

9%

2 year growth

6%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Growing demand for real-time analytics boosts Splunk's market potential.
  • Cisco's acquisition could enhance Splunk's product offerings and market reach.
  • Expansion in cloud services aligns with Splunk's cloud-based solutions.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from Amazon may impact Splunk's cybersecurity market share.
  • Cisco's restructuring could disrupt Splunk's business model and customer relations.
  • Closure of San Francisco hub may affect Splunk's operations and employee morale.

What makes Splunk unique

  • Splunk's 'Data to Everything' platform offers real-time data insights for enterprises.
  • Integration with major tech platforms enhances Splunk's security and data visibility capabilities.
  • Acquisition of Rainbird boosts Splunk's AI and machine learning capabilities.

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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

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