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. The EMEA Partner & Alliances organization is made up from the best individuals in the business managing our partnerships. We are an energetic, passionate team of innovators with a relentless drive to succeed and drive the business forward. We understand that Partners come in all shapes and sizes and not one management solution works for all of them; this is where the expertise of your partner management and relationship building skills come in. You anticipate how decisions are made, persistently explore and uncover the business needs of Splunk’s key clients and understand how our range of product and program offerings can grow their business. Job Description: That’s a cool job, I want it! We are searching for an experienced Partner Sales Manager for Sweden. The candidate will ideally be based in the Stockholm area.The ideal candidate will have proven success building and running a complex enterprise business with and through partners and will be highly skilled at translating strategic objectives into a clearly defined, executable business plan. This is a highly visible role and candidates should have proven I.T. Channel credibility and recognition. The ideal candidate will have relationships at all levels and will already have been successful building a business within major partners in Sweden. Responsibilities include expanding relationships with existing partners as well as recruiting and developing new ones. You will establish and execute sales plans and go-to-market strategies to grow revenue in accordance with quota targets. You work closely with our sales organization in a fast-paced environment facilitating cooperative pipeline generation and account development. This position is a field-based role to manage the most strategic partners, which allows us to effectively address all use cases, industries, and territories, delivering revenue growth above the growth rate of the country, and across multiple parts of the portfolio. The ideal candidate will be able to build a long-term strategic engagement with named partners, become a trusted advisor to those partners and be able to affect investment decisions. Responsibilities: I want to and can do thatWork with reseller partners, (global) system integrators, managed services partners, distribution, AWS, GCP and the broader Splunk Village.Create strategic relationships with senior decision makers within our key partnersMeeting and exceeding set sales quotas while adhering to Splunk’s sales rules of engagementManage and be the main point of contact for partnersCommunicate masterfully with partners on products and service offeringsWork with marketing to drive programs and events to extend the relationships to new prospectsContinually learning about new products and improving selling skillsProvide weekly reporting of pipeline and forecast Attend and participate in sales meetings, product seminars and trade showsConduct contract negotiationsDevelop Management Objective Plans with all partners and align goals and objectives consistent with corporate strategy. Align sales, marketing, and services activities against these goals.Map Splunk partner organization to Splunk corporate organization, ensuring free cooperation and communicationRequirements: I’ve already done that or have that!A proven track record in channel and direct selling experience selling IT infrastructure solutions to medium and large Enterprise.Track record of success and knowledge with Enterprise VARs in the defined territoryStrong executive presence and polishExceptional management, interpersonal, written and presentation skillsThrives in a fast-paced, high growth, rapidly changing environmentAble to work independently and remotely from other members of your team and corporateRelevant software industry experience in IT systems, enterprise or infrastructure managementExperience in managing diverse and cross-functional teams is a plusSolid, proven, relevant experience: Got it!Significant Field Channel Sales and Strategic Partnership developmentCreation and execution of partner plans and programsSolid problem solving skills with energy and passionExecutive presence and credibilityProven track record of consistently meeting or exceeding assigned goals and targetsHigh level of interpersonal, communication and presentation skillsFluent in Swedish and EnglishSplunk 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.
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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).
Sweden
On Target Earnings: SEK 1,040,000.00 - 1,430,000.00 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.
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