Tailscale

Enterprise Account Executive

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Developer Security, Cybersecurity, Networking, Dev ToolsIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess 5+ years of sales experience, a strong desire to join a high-growth software startup in a fully remote role, experience selling developer and/or technical products, particularly within a product-led growth (PLG) motion, experience presenting to senior managers and executives, the ability to manage multiple opportunities simultaneously while meeting and exceeding quota, and experience utilizing tools such as Gong to collaborate internally and manage pipeline, along with experience collaborating with a Sales Engineer on sales cycles.

Responsibilities

As an Enterprise Account Executive, the individual will be responsible for building a credible sales pipeline through a land-and-expand strategy, taking ownership of the full sales cycle from lead to close, educating customers on the value of Tailscale throughout the evaluation and adoption cycle, generating short-term results while maintaining annual pipeline coverage, providing accurate weekly forecasting and revenue delivery, creating mutual action/success plans with customers, and working a book consisting of 50% existing clients and 50% new accounts, collaborating closely with the Solutions Engineering team, Customer Success, Support, Marketing, and Product teams.

Skills

Sales cycle management
Pipeline building
Customer education
Forecasting
Revenue generation
Collaboration
Networking
Security solutions
Technical communication

Tailscale

Secure VPN for remote resource access

About Tailscale

Tailscale offers a secure networking solution that allows users to access remote resources like virtual machines and databases from anywhere using a WireGuard-based Virtual Private Network (VPN). Its service is designed for businesses and individuals needing to manage private resources remotely, with a focus on simplicity and minimal setup. Tailscale's freemium model attracts a wide user base, allowing users to start for free and upgrade for additional features. The company aims to enhance data security while providing an easy-to-use remote access solution.

Key Metrics

None, CanadaHeadquarters
2019Year Founded
$111.9MTotal Funding
SERIES_BCompany Stage
Enterprise Software, CybersecurityIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Flexible Work Hours
Remote Work Options
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
Professional Development Budget
Home Office Stipend
Phone/Internet Stipend
Company Equity

Risks

A critical vulnerability in Windows client poses remote code execution risk.
Cooling venture funding may impact Tailscale's future investment opportunities.
Scalability challenges may arise with rapid enterprise adoption of zero-trust solutions.

Differentiation

Tailscale uses WireGuard's Noise protocol for trusted encryption standards.
It integrates with existing identity providers like GSuite and Office365 for easy setup.
Tailscale offers over 100 integrations, fitting into almost any tech stack.

Upsides

Tailscale's zero-trust solution meets growing demand for enterprise security.
The $100 million Series B funding boosts product expansion and market reach.
Integration with Mullvad enhances privacy with a global VPN server network.

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