Description

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. Our customers love our technology, but it’s our caring employees that make Splunk stand out as an amazing career destination. No matter where in the world or what level of the organization, we approach our work with kindness. So bring your work experience, problem-solving skills and talent, of course, but also bring your joy, your passion and all the things that make you, you. Come help organizations be their best, while you reach new heights with a team that has your back.

We are currently seeking a highly passionate Inside Sales Representative (German Speaker) to support our Public Sector Sales Team in Germany.

What You Get from This Role:

Our Inside Sales teams partner with Enterprise Sales to bring Splunk solutions to the most transformative 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. 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, pain points and partner with an ecosystem of elite Field Sales, technical and operational partners. to bring value to those organisations through our sales process. You will

Create pipeline within the German Pub Sec using demand gen and prospecting tools
Find new opportunities and quickly develop rapport with new clients
Explore & identify new opportunities in new accounts and/or buying centres
Qualify these opportunities by deep diving into pain point and how Splunk can solve for it and applying the Budget, Authority, Need and Timeline methodology
Research and present business intelligence about customers and prospects
Generate business opportunities through professional networking and cold calling
Travel occasionally for training and/or meetings

Who You Are

Sales hunter with a can-do mentality
Competitive in nature but a strong team player
Open to new approaches and creativity
Self-disciplined and well-organised
Persistent and resilient

What 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 similar)
Experience within the public sector OR genuine interest to understand the specifics of German public organisations
Fluency in German and English language, both written and spoken
An ability to analyse business data to tell a compelling and actionable story
An ability to utilise prospecting tools like LinkedIn Sales Nav, Cognism, TechTarget, etc.
CRM knowledge (Salesforce is a plus)
Self-motivation and relentless in pursuit of creating their own success
Excellent presentation and communication skills
High energy and contagious optimism
Confidence in handling of objections and conflict
Task prioritization, discipline, and accountability
A strong executive presence, with polish and dedication to customer outcomes

What we offer:

We provide competitive compensation, a professional, collaborative and inclusive work environment as well as generous benefits.

Splunk is an Equal Opportunity Employer: At Splunk, we believe creating a culture of belonging isn’t just the right thing to do; it’s also the smart thing. We prioritize diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging to ensure our employees are supported to bring their best, most authentic selves to work where they can thrive. Qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, physical or mental disability or medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

Note:

OTE Range

For sales roles starting salaries are expressed as On Target Earnings or OTE (OTE = base + on-target incentives in the form of sales commission plans).

United Kingdom

On Target Earnings: GBP 68,000.00 - 93,500.00 per year

Splunk provides flexibility and choice in the working arrangement for most roles, including remote and/or in-office roles. We have a market-based pay structure which varies by location. Please note that the On Target Earnings (OTE) range is a guideline and for candidates who receive an offer, the OTE will vary based on factors such as work location as set out above, as well as the knowledge, skills and experience of the candidate. In addition to OTE, this role may be eligible for equity or long-term cash awards.

Benefits are an important part of Splunk’s Total Rewards package. This role is eligible for a comprehensive, competitive benefits package which may include healthcare and retirement plans, paid time off, wellbeing expense reimbursement, and much more! Learn more about our next-level benefits at https://splunkbenefits.com.

Thank you for your interest in Splunk!

Inside Sales Representative

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