Sales Development Representative (Remote)

Meet the TeamSplunk, 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 backThis is a remote role based out of anywhere in the US.Your ImpactDue to our expansive growth we are seeking outstanding people to join our team in our growing Digital Sales organization.As a Discretionary BDR, you will cultivate our strategic, enterprise & mid-market businesses by partnering with our Sales teams to build opportunities in existing customer and prospect account accounts.Your job responsibilities :Be responsible for a set of accounts & craft your plan to create pipeline Have the freedom to design your own campaigns by curating from our existing campaign library & authoring your own.Implement your campaigns digitally using outbound calls, LinkedIn & an intent data tool stack.Identify initiatives & projects for assigned accounts, why the initiative / project is important & tell the story of how Splunk fits in Must-haveMinimum Qualifications1years of demonstrated ability selling or building pipeline for SaaS solutionsPreferred QualificationsAccount Based Marketing (ABM) experienceProven success applying specific solutions to address customer challenges, and achieving desired outcomesExperience running a sales pipeline that coordinates and accurately supervises sales activities, customer interactions, and other signals key to generating predictable, efficient, and effective revenue.Experience developing and driving effective account planning strategies to identify key decision-makers, understand customer needs, and tailor sales approaches accordingly.Successful experience prospecting, including apply industry knowledge and client market intelligence to secure an initial meeting with a prospective customer.Adaptable to changing situations and prioritiesStrong resilience to handle rejection, overcome obstacles, and maintain a positive attitude in a fast-paced sales environment.Collaboration skills; you successfully work toward a common goal with prospects, customers, partners, and colleagues.Time management skills; you choose the most effective way to approach a project and achieve goals while working independently.You focus on solutions when resolving customer and sales deal challenges.You meet challenges directly to offer custom solutions and solve problems.You're a credible communicator who exemplifies seller confidence and experience through a professional demeanor and appearance.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 $82,000.00 to $103,300.00 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.U.S.employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco's policies :10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees1 paid day off for employee's birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by CiscoNon-exempt employeesreceive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employeesExempt employees participate in Cisco's flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours ofunused sick timecarried forwardfrom one calendar yearto the nextAdditional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family membersOptional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteerFor non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco's policies.Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan.For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows :.75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; andOnce performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target.Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below :New York City Metro Area :$87,000.00 - $126,200.00Non-Metro New York state & Washington state :$83,000.00 - $120,300.00For quota-based sales roles on Cisco's sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined.Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements..

Back to blog

Common Interview Questions And Answers

1. HOW DO YOU PLAN YOUR DAY?

This is what this question poses: When do you focus and start working seriously? What are the hours you work optimally? Are you a night owl? A morning bird? Remote teams can be made up of people working on different shifts and around the world, so you won't necessarily be stuck in the 9-5 schedule if it's not for you...

2. HOW DO YOU USE THE DIFFERENT COMMUNICATION TOOLS IN DIFFERENT SITUATIONS?

When you're working on a remote team, there's no way to chat in the hallway between meetings or catch up on the latest project during an office carpool. Therefore, virtual communication will be absolutely essential to get your work done...

3. WHAT IS "WORKING REMOTE" REALLY FOR YOU?

Many people want to work remotely because of the flexibility it allows. You can work anywhere and at any time of the day...

4. WHAT DO YOU NEED IN YOUR PHYSICAL WORKSPACE TO SUCCEED IN YOUR WORK?

With this question, companies are looking to see what equipment they may need to provide you with and to verify how aware you are of what remote working could mean for you physically and logistically...

5. HOW DO YOU PROCESS INFORMATION?

Several years ago, I was working in a team to plan a big event. My supervisor made us all work as a team before the big day. One of our activities has been to find out how each of us processes information...

6. HOW DO YOU MANAGE THE CALENDAR AND THE PROGRAM? WHICH APPLICATIONS / SYSTEM DO YOU USE?

Or you may receive even more specific questions, such as: What's on your calendar? Do you plan blocks of time to do certain types of work? Do you have an open calendar that everyone can see?...

7. HOW DO YOU ORGANIZE FILES, LINKS, AND TABS ON YOUR COMPUTER?

Just like your schedule, how you track files and other information is very important. After all, everything is digital!...

8. HOW TO PRIORITIZE WORK?

The day I watched Marie Forleo's film separating the important from the urgent, my life changed. Not all remote jobs start fast, but most of them are...

9. HOW DO YOU PREPARE FOR A MEETING AND PREPARE A MEETING? WHAT DO YOU SEE HAPPENING DURING THE MEETING?

Just as communication is essential when working remotely, so is organization. Because you won't have those opportunities in the elevator or a casual conversation in the lunchroom, you should take advantage of the little time you have in a video or phone conference...

10. HOW DO YOU USE TECHNOLOGY ON A DAILY BASIS, IN YOUR WORK AND FOR YOUR PLEASURE?

This is a great question because it shows your comfort level with technology, which is very important for a remote worker because you will be working with technology over time...

Other Jobs To Apply

Aetna Careers Remote - Joblagii

Staff Systems Mainframe Engineer (Remote)

Product Manager: Finfra

senior payroll analyst (Remote, US)

Customer Support Representative - Disney Jobs at Home (United Kingdom) - Remote Work Opportunity with a Global Entertainment Leader

Call Center Agent (PT or FT - 100% Work From Home)

Technical Content Designer, Customer Service

Airline Remote Jobs, Delta Airlines Hiring Remote @ Get Dream Job

Airline Customer Service Agent - Los Angeles, CA

General Virtual Assistant - Data Entry

Work From Home Game Tester

Remote Online Chat Agent – Entry‑Level Customer Support Role (No Experience Required)

VP of Go To Market Strategy - United States

Disney Remote Jobs, Disney Work From Home Jobs @ Get Dream Job

Urgently Hiring: Disney Remote Data Entry Analyst – $28/Hour – Join the Disney Streaming Information and Examination Association

Beginner-Friendly Remote Jobs – Start Right Away

EntryLevel Freight Dispatcher Remote Earn to Weekly Annually

Remote Entry-Level Customer Service Representative

Delivery Associate - Amazon Packages

CDL A Truck Driver No Experience / Recent Grad or Experienced - Hiring Multiple Drivers

REMOTE Inbound Customer Service Agent

Dishwasher/Utility

Activities Assistant

National Geographic Photo Editing Intern, Summer 2024

Entry‑Level Remote Chat Support Opportunity

Data Entry Clerk - Remote Job

We’re Recruiting Yelp , Inc. Content Moderator – Work From Home

Online Tutoring Jobs in Las Vegas, NV | Earn with Wiingy

Remote Appointment Setter

Flight Attendant - Part 135 Luxury Resort Operations

Remote Chat Support Entry-Level

Chat Support

Call Center Specialist [Work From Home - Night Shift - Full Time]

Seasonal Evening Chat & Email Customer Service Specialist

Event Warehouse Associate - Corporate

Contact Center Agent - Digital Support (Chat, Email, SMS)

Remote Contributor

Remote Video Game Tester Jobs for U.S. Residents

Remote At-Home Support Advisor (College Program)

Experienced Remote Data Entry Specialist - Home Based Opportunity with UPS (No Experience Required) - Join a Culture of Excellence and Collaboration

Remote Out of Office Position / Data Entry (Hiring Immediately)

Licensed Remote Pharmacy Technician (Texas Only)

Watch Netflix (Tagger): $12-$46

Remote YouTube Content Creator & Channel Manager

Prime Now Shopper

Support Job Remote Office Associate Amazon Work-from-Home Opportunity Job ID- 2712

Permanent Job Online Remote Customer Service Rep at Southwest Airlines Jobs Job ID- 635 Job ID- 2833

Meat Cutter and Wrapper

RN Medical Reviewer II

Remote | Client Service Travel Coordinator | Entry Level