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.
About the Role:
As a Splunk Partner Technical Manager (PTM), you will be at the forefront of driving technical growth and success through our strategic Global System Integrator (SI), value added Resellers (VAR) and Managed Service Provider (MSP) partnerships. Collaborating closely with channel sales, Solutions Engineering, and Professional Services, your role will be to ensure that our partners achieve technical excellence and deep product adoption through tailored business planning, product education, and evangelization of new use cases and solutions. This role will cover the Benelux Region.
Key Responsibilities:
Partner Enablement & Business Planning: Lead technical enablement for assigned partners, crafting and executing a Technical Account Plan that aligns with partner needs and Splunk’s Partner+ program.
Evangelize Splunk Solutions: Drive excitement for Splunk’s new use cases and solutions, ensuring partners build technical capabilities and expand business with Splunk.
Relationship Building: Develop and nurture strong working relationships with key stakeholders within Splunk and partner organizations. Coordinate resources effectively to ensure that the right support is available at the right time, fostering advocacy for Splunk within partner organizations.
Technical Sales Support: Provide technical support to partners, including training, pre-sales support, and ensuring proper engagement with Splunk resources for timely delivery.
Solution Delivery & Advocacy: Collaborate with partners to deliver successful engagements, ensuring customer satisfaction and a clear demonstration of Splunk’s value. Present joint solutions to customers, both onsite and remotely, at events such as conferences and trade shows. Advocate for the voice of the partner within Splunk, ensuring their concerns and feedback are heard.
Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience in enterprise software sales or partner management, with a strong understanding of working with Global SIs, VAR and MSPs.
- Ideally first hands-on experience in Security and/or Observability
- Strong communication skills with the ability to present technical and business value to diverse audiences.
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to drive partner success.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or related field.
- Diverse educational backgrounds are welcome.
- Fluent in English, both written and spoken / French language skills beneficial
- Additional background in Big Data, Machine Learning, APM, IoT, Operational Intelligence is a plus
Splunk 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.
Note:
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).
Netherlands
On Target Earnings: EUR 108,000.00 - 148,500.00 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.