Chainguard

Enterprise Account Executive - SoCal

California, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Cybersecurity, Software/SaaS, DevOps, Cloud ComputingIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess at least 5 years of IT sales experience, domain expertise in compute platforms such as Kubernetes, Docker, AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, along with experience in DevOps tooling, CI/CD platforms, and the overall SDLC. A strong track record of consistently exceeding sales targets, the ability to quickly learn new products and processes, and a competitive mindset are also required. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, teamwork abilities, and a willingness to travel to clients are essential.

Responsibilities

The Enterprise Account Executive will define and execute sales plans for their assigned territory, convey value propositions and product differentiators to prospects and customers, forecast and meet sales quotas, manage a leads funnel, manage business opportunities using CRM tools, collaborate on sales cycle improvements, and understand the competitive market. They will also foster relationships with clients and demonstrate an entrepreneurial spirit by going the extra mile and possessing a strong work ethic.

Skills

IT sales
Kubernetes
Docker
AWS
Azure
Google Cloud
DevOps Tooling
CICD platforms
Github
Gitlab
Jenkins
CRM
Sales cycle management
Communication skills
Team collaboration
Business acumen
Value proposition articulation

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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