Chainguard

Enterprise Account Executive - New England

Massachusetts, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Software, Cloud Computing, DevOps, CybersecurityIndustries

Requirements

Candidates must have over 5 years of enterprise sales experience and be located in Boston, MA. Required domain experience includes compute platforms (Kubernetes, Docker, AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), DevOps tooling, CI/CD platforms (Github, Gitlab, Jenkins), and the overall SDLC. Desired qualifications include SaaS or developer tools sales experience, startup experience, strong sales aptitude, tech-savvy business acumen, and the ability to thrive in an agile environment.

Responsibilities

The Enterprise Account Executive will define and execute sales plans for their territory, convey value propositions and product differentiators to prospects and customers, and forecast, meet, and exceed sales quotas. They will develop and manage the leads funnel through inbound and outbound leads, manage business and track opportunities using CRM, and collaborate on improving all aspects of the sales cycle. Responsibilities also include understanding the competitive market and traveling to clients to support sales relationships as needed.

Skills

Enterprise Sales
Sales Planning
Value Proposition
Lead Generation
CRM
Sales Cycle Management
Competitive Analysis
Kubernetes
Docker
AWS
Azure
Google Cloud
DevOps Tooling
CI/CD
Github
Gitlab
Jenkins
SDLC
SaaS Sales
Developer Tools Sales
Startup Experience
Sales Aptitude
Business Acumen
Communication Skills
Teamwork
Adaptability
Work Ethic

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.

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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