Chainguard

Corporate Account Executive - North Atlantic

United States

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

Requirements

Candidates must possess 3+ years of experience selling SaaS or security products, be located in the North-Atlantic Region (Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine), and demonstrate a strong track record of consistently exceeding sales targets. They should also have a solid understanding of the sales process, a tech-savvy business acumen, and the ability to quickly learn new products and processes.

Responsibilities

The Corporate Account Executive will define and execute sales plans for their assigned territory, convey the value proposition and product differentiators to prospects and customers, forecast and meet sales quotas, develop and manage a leads funnel through inbound and outbound efforts, and collaborate on all aspects of the sales cycle, including product, support, and sales engineering. They will also understand the competitive market and manage business opportunities through CRM tools, and be willing to travel to clients to support sales relationships.

Skills

SaaS sales
Security sales
Relationship building
Communication skills
CRM management
Territory planning
Lead development
Product knowledge

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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