Full-Time

Head of Consultative Sales Team

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Updated on 2/21/2025

Splunk

Splunk

10,001+ employees

Data analytics platform for machine data

Data & Analytics
Enterprise Software
Cybersecurity

Compensation Overview

$291.6k - $420.8kAnnually

+ Equity + Long-term Cash Awards

Expert

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

Remote in USA

Candidates must be based in the US, specifically in California or Washington.

Category
Customer Success Management
Sales & Account Management
Required Skills
Sales

You match the following Splunk's candidate preferences

Employers are more likely to interview you if you match these preferences:

Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • 10 + years Proven leadership experience in similar roles in a software sales organization
  • A proven track record of providing consulting services spanning strategic consulting, design thinking, business transformation, and data strategy, and or potentially applicable methods
  • Demonstrated success in building and leading consultative sales teams, with a track record of driving growth and innovation
  • Strong collaborative skills with the ability to engage and influence cross-functional teams and collaborators
  • Exceptional communication and presentation skills, capable of articulating sophisticated concepts to diverse audiences
  • Experience working in a global context, particularly with European teams, is highly desirable
  • Highly desirable would be a strong technical background or interest and the ability to understand and connect with highly technical personas
  • A passion for customer-centric approaches and creative problem-solving
  • An MBA or background or equivalent experience in a large consulting firm is highly desirable
Responsibilities
  • Establish and lead a high-performing consultative sales team, developing methodologies that resonate with targeted customer personas
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams across Splunk and Cisco, fostering alliances that amplify our consultative sales impact
  • Collaborate with European teams to elevate and expand our consultative sales practices on a global scale
  • Cultivate and manage both internal and external engagement pipelines, ensuring a robust flow of opportunities and initiatives
  • Develop compelling cases to support continued investment and the growth of the brand, demonstrating the value of consultative sales and the methodologies adopted
  • Oversee the operational requirements of the consultative sales group, ensuring seamless execution and delivery of solutions
  • Establish and oversee the collection of trends and learning to amplify the impact of each engagement and INFORM GTM strategies, support wider adoption of approach across sales field organization
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience working in a global context, particularly with European teams, is highly desirable
  • Highly desirable would be a strong technical background or interest and the ability to understand and connect with highly technical personas
  • An MBA or background or equivalent experience in a large consulting firm is highly desirable

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. It primarily serves large enterprises in sectors like IT, IoT, and cybersecurity, generating revenue through software licenses, cloud services, and support. 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 Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$38.9M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2003

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Growing demand for real-time analytics boosts Splunk's market potential.
  • Expansion in cloud services aligns with Splunk's cloud-based solutions.
  • Increased AI adoption enhances Splunk's data analytics capabilities.

What critics are saying

  • Loss of key personnel may impact Splunk's strategic operations.
  • Closure of San Francisco hub could disrupt operations and affect morale.
  • Integration challenges with Rainbird acquisition may strain resources.

What makes Splunk unique

  • Splunk's 'Data to Everything' platform offers real-time data insights for enterprises.
  • Integration with tech giants like Microsoft Azure enhances Splunk's security capabilities.
  • Splunk's versatile platform supports IT, IoT, and cybersecurity across various industries.

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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

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-3%

1 year growth

-4%

2 year growth

-4%
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