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Full-Time

Observability Advisor

Remote

Posted on 7/17/2024

Splunk

Splunk

5,001-10,000 employees

Data analytics and IT management platform

Data & Analytics
Hardware
Enterprise Software
Cybersecurity
AI & Machine Learning
Aerospace

Compensation Overview

$239k - $361.4kAnnually

+ Equity + Long-term Cash Awards

Senior

Remote in USA

Category
Strategic Account Management
Sales & Account Management
Required Skills
Sales
Communications
Requirements
  • 5-8 years of experience in a customer-facing role in enterprise/SaaS software environment
  • Prior Observability or Security Solutions selling
  • Practitioner expertise with IT Operations, Security or Observability capabilities is a plus
  • Demonstrate deep understanding of industry & competitive insights in the AIOps and Observability markets
  • Comfortable enabling others with Observability solution sales knowledge
  • Thrives in an open, always changing, and exciting team environment
  • Able to work independently and remotely with other members of your team and corporate functions
  • Demonstrates a record of use-case positioning with a “C” suite persona, supporting large and sophisticated customer deployment decisions
  • Strong executive presence, including communication and presentation skills to both large and small crowds
  • Adept at developing solution focused business plans for sales scaling, sales campaigns, new product introduction (NPI) and/or advisory programs
  • Familiarity with & comfortable using value based selling tools, account-targeting strategies and methods to drive & lead sales motions, knowledge of MEDDIC or challenger methodologies is valued
  • Travel up to 25 - 50% of time, depending on the region
Responsibilities
  • Partner with Regional Sales Managers to develop account and sales plans for customers to increase the mix of products and capabilities related to Observability
  • Interlock and work with the Worldwide Observability Strategists to help identify, define and promote repeatable problem solving solutions and drive the GTM strategy
  • Provide expertise and mentorship around the Observability portfolio of solutions
  • Assist Sellers by leading Observability Sales Activities with customers that support Qualification, Solution Definition, and Validation of our ITOps/Observability Solutions with strategic opportunities
  • Inform theater sales leadership on GTM account/execution progress, competitive insights and partner ecosystem developments
  • Thought-leadership, publish online and speak at customer and partner meetings and events
  • Build, promote, and support customer community development opportunities such as user group meetings or executive roundtable discussions
  • Educates GTM campaigns, target personas and personalized communication
  • Understand and help identify the ITOps/Observability competitive landscape within accounts and collaborate with account teams and Strategists to develop positioning tactics
  • Be the point of liaison for Observability solution area information sharing amongst theater and partner resources

Splunk offers a platform that transforms 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, enabling comprehensive solutions for IT operations and security. 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

1%

2 year growth

4%
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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

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