Virtual Sales Account Executive - Splunk Public Sector West (Remote)

The application window is expected to close on: 12/17/2026 This role can be performed remotely from anywhere within the US.

Meet the Team

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. Come help organizations be their best, while you reach new heights with a team that has your back!

Your Impact

Follow up with inbound leads and provide status updates through the company CRM system.

Conduct outbound prospecting and lead generation.

Qualify leads and schedule product demos for customers.

Display a real passion for running accounts by building and fostering client relationships through personalized contact, understanding of client's needs, and ability to communicate solution values of products and services.

Accurately forecast opportunities based upon realistic assessments.

Meet/exceed assigned revenue goals.

Partner with field sales representatives in various geo/territories.

Minimum Qualifications

2+ years of sales, business development, or lead qualification experience in a high growth technology or SaaS environment

Demonstrated ability in outbound cold calling, email sequencing, and social prospecting

Preferred Qualifications

Experience selling enterprise IT solutions (BI, data analytics, security software, risk management software or networking performance).

Developed and cultivated new business and managed the entire sales cycle from lead generation to close

Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales quotas, pipeline generation and/or conversion targets.

Technical experience using CRM system, Word, Excel, and SalesForce.

Why Cisco?

At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint.

Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.

We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.

Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada

The starting salary range posted for this position is $109,000.00 to $137,700.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits.

Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco’s plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.