Leader, Sales- Splunk SLED (Northwest Region)

The application window is expected to close on: 09/21/2026 Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received . This role can be performed from any remote location in CO, WA or IL 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: Federal Sales Leaders are at the forefront of Splunk and Cisco 's business. They play a crucial role in driving growth and selling enterprise software solutions to PBST Sector Agencies and lead world-class, high-performing sales teams. We are seeking folks who have measurable experience of building and improving sales territories, building teams and have a strong management background. In this role, you will: - Consistently deliver revenue targets – ensuring company revenue goals, and objectives are achieved quarter over quarter and year over year. - Accurately forecast quarterly, and annual revenue numbers for assigned region, dedication to the number, and to deadlines. - Direct sales activities within the assigned area, set expectations, provide mentorship, prioritize efforts, hold the team accountable for building pipeline and executing each phase of the sales cycle. - Coach sales team to uncover customer needs, develop champions, present specific use cases, demonstrate the differentiated value of Splunk products and services and negotiate favorable pricing and terms by selling value and return on investment. Requirements: - 5 or more years experience running front line software sales teams with the ability to grow and scale upward with the company; second line management experience - 3 or more years’ experience in Team leadership success within Public Sector – SLED - Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. - Must live in the Northwest Region of the US (CO, WA or IL) - Open to regular travel Preferred qualifications: - 7+ years of direct and/or channel selling experience to large enterprises or Public Sector - Success adapting in fast-growing and changing environments - Highly professional persona and polished demeanor. Strong verbal/written communication and presentation skills; effective at delivering executive-level presentations. - Experience with target account selling, solution selling, and/or consultative sales techniques; knowledge of MEDDPICC and Challenger methodologies is a plus 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 $319,800.00 to $403,100.00 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-relat