Leader, Sales Public Sector Splunk

Cisco; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco is seeking a Regional Sales Director for the Public Sector in Amsterdam, Netherlands, to lead a team in driving growth and strategic engagements. The candidate will manage public sector sales cycles, ensure achievement of revenue targets, and engage with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in public sector sales, a proven track record in closing high-value deals, and exceptional communication skills in Dutch and English. This role offers significant influence and the opportunity to shape Cisco's presence in the public sector.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in building and running front-line sales teams, ideally in the Public Sector.
• Proven track record of closing multi-million dollar licensing deals.
• Strong executive presence and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Dutch Public Sector sales team.
• Oversee the achievement of the iACV target.
• Navigate complex public sector sales cycles.

Skills

Leadership

Public Sector sales

Pipeline generation

Negotiation

Communication skills

Fluency in Dutch and English

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Regional Sales Director, Public Sector, Splunk Netherlands

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.

We are seeking an outstanding Sales Director to further develop and grow our Public Sector business in the Netherlands region. This individual will play a key role in executing some of the largest and most strategic public sector engagements, continuing the strong growth of Splunk in government and public service organizations, and driving a significant share of revenue for Splunk.

We are looking for a true leader and people person. Someone who demonstrates a clear ability to grow businesses, navigate complex and highly regulated environments, and close sophisticated multi-million-dollar transactions. You understand the dynamics of public sector sales cycles, including tender processes and multi-stakeholder decision-making, while maintaining a strong focus on pipeline generation and sustainable revenue growth. You bring experience, knowledge, and ideas to help shape and scale our Public Sector presence.

Your impact

• Lead the Dutch Public Sector sales team. Account coverage includes central government, agencies, municipalities, and other public sector organizations
• Lead and coach a team of 4 Account managers, diverse in experience and abilities
• Consistently overachieve the iACV target by driving accuracy and predictability in both forecast and business planning, while building strong partnerships with supporting functions such as Sales Operations
• Orchestrate and lead cross-functional teams, creating followership across Sales Engineering, Business Value Consultants, Product Advisory, Digital Sales, Marketing, and Customer Success
• Navigate and lead complex public sector sales cycles, including RFPs, RFIs, and formal procurement processes
• Negotiate (and maintain) favourable pricing and business terms with public sector organizations by coaching the team to sell on value
• Engage with channel and technology partners for maximum effectiveness, scale, and delivery, including within established public sector frameworks
• Leverage and manage technical services and partner resources to maximum effect
• Coach the team and be hands-on where appropriate; build strong team culture; direct account strategy, account planning, and sales processes
• Conduct regular sales and forecast calls with the team and with management; forecast accuracy is a key performance metric
• Build a pipeline of talent and hire the right people to match culture, methodologies, and company growth
• Use our sales methodology (MEDDPICC focused on Value Based Selling and Pain Chains) and processes effectively
• Understand how to leverage colleagues to expand deal size and business value to the customer
• Act as a strong corporate leader, ensuring clear two-way communication and inspiring the team
• Provide timely and insightful input to other corporate activities, particularly product management, marketing, and public sector strategy

Must-have Qualifications

• Extensive experience in building and running front-line sales teams, ideally within Public Sector or highly regulated environments
• Experience in direct and channel selling to Public Sector organizations or large, complex accounts
• Strong network within government, public sector institutions, or adjacent ecosystems, with the ability to expand this network
• Comfortable working with C-level and senior executives, as well as procurement and regulatory stakeholders
• Proven track record of closing six, seven, and eight-figure TCV software licensing deals
• Understanding and experience in public sector procurement processes and long sales cycles
• Strong expertise in pipeline generation and management in a fast-paced environment
• Strong executive presence, credibility, and communication skills
• Ability to maintain an accurate sales forecast, deliver on commitments, and drive new business
• Exceptional management, interpersonal, written, and presentation skills
• Thrives in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment
• Relevant software industry experience in IT systems, security, observability, or infrastructure management
• Ability to effectively use CRM systems (Salesforce)
• Strong communication skills, fluent in Dutch and English