mid sales Account Executive ic 7+ yrs · Posted Mar 2, 2026

About this role

Cisco is hiring a mid-level Account Executive in the sales function based in Tokyo, Japan. The posting calls out experience with Splunk, Observability, SaaS and roughly 7+ years of relevant work.

Role
Account Executive
Function
sales
Level
mid
Track
Individual contributor
Employment
Full-time
Location
Tokyo, Japan
Experience
7+ years
Department
Sales
Posted
Mar 2, 2026
AI Summary
Account Executive driving adoption of security and observability solutions within financial institutions. Builds relationships with C-level executives, manages complex enterprise deals, and collaborates cross-functionally with sales engineers and customer success teams. Requires 7+ years enterprise sales experience, native Japanese fluency, and proven CxO-level negotiation skills.

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Job description

from Cisco careers

Meet the Team


As part of the Cisco Group, Splunk empowers a safer, more resilient digital world with an end-to-end platform optimized for hybrid and multi-cloud environments. Our integrated security and observability platform helps leading enterprises ensure the safety and reliability of their digital systems. Beyond innovative technology, Splunk offers a supportive and warm environment where people truly connect. We champion a culture of growth and mutual respect for all employees globally, welcoming your passion, curiosity, and unique individuality to thrive.


Your Impact


As an Account Manager, you will drive the adoption of our advanced solutions within key financial institutions. Build trusted relationships with CxO-level executives, fostering long-term partnerships that deliver significant value and support customer business growth. Achieve sales targets by expertly leveraging account planning, strategic selling, and cross-functional collaboration with sales engineers and customer success teams. Negotiate complex deals and guide contract terms to successful closure, ensuring customer satisfaction and sustained success. This pivotal role allows you to innovate, grow your career, and directly contribute to shaping the future of digital security and observability.


Minimum Qualifications 

  • 7+ years of enterprise account sales experience.

  • Proven track record of engaging and negotiating directly with CxO-level management.

  • Native-level proficiency in Japanese.

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