Chainguard

Commercial Account Executive - ANZ

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, Software Development, SaaSIndustries

Requirements

Candidates must possess at least 3 years of experience selling SaaS or Security products, with a strong track record of consistently exceeding sales targets. Preferred qualifications include experience in the Compute Platforms (Kubernetes, Docker, AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), DevOps Tooling, CICD platforms (Github, Gitlab, jenkins), and overall SDLC domains, as well as experience in a startup environment and a sound, tech-savvy business acumen.

Responsibilities

The Commercial Account Executive – ANZ will define and execute sales plans for their assigned territory, convey the value proposition and product differentiators to prospects and customers, forecast, meet, and exceed sales quotas, develop and manage a leads funnel through inbound and outbound activities, manage business opportunities using CRM and other tools, and collaborate on improving all aspects of the sales cycle. They will also understand the competitive market, track client relationships, and be willing to travel to clients to support sales relationships as needed, demonstrating an entrepreneurial spirit and a strong work ethic.

Skills

SaaS sales
Security sales
Kubernetes
Docker
AWS
Azure
Google Cloud
DevOps
CICD platforms
Github
Gitlab
Jenkins
SDLC
Communication skills
Relationship building
Sales forecasting
Lead management

Chainguard

Supply chain risk management and audits

About Chainguard

Chainguard specializes in managing risks in supply chains, particularly for businesses that rely on software. They conduct audits to identify risks and provide detailed reports with recommendations for improvement. Their unique offering includes a curated base container image distro, which helps businesses transition to secure software environments. Chainguard also provides supply chain observability services, allowing companies to track their software's origins and dependencies.

Key Metrics

Kirkland, WashingtonHeadquarters
2021Year Founded
$249MTotal Funding
SERIES_CCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, CybersecurityIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Equity/stock options
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Remote Work Options
Home Office Stipend
Health Insurance
Wellness Program

Risks

Increased competition from other cybersecurity startups in the Seattle area.
Potential overvaluation risk with Chainguard's rapid valuation increase to $1.12 billion.
Rapid product expansion may lead to execution challenges for Chainguard.

Differentiation

Chainguard Images have 97.6% fewer vulnerabilities than industry alternatives.
The company offers a curated base container image distro for secure software supply chains.
Chainguard provides detailed audits and reports for supply chain risk management.

Upsides

Chainguard raised $140 million in Series C funding, boosting its growth potential.
Increased demand for secure container images aligns with Chainguard's core offerings.
Rising adoption of AI frameworks supports Chainguard's new CPU/GPU containers.

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