Chainguard

Enterprise Business Development Representative - Central

United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Cybersecurity, Cloud Native, DevOpsIndustries

Requirements

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in business or marketing and have 1-3 years of experience in sales, lead generation, or business development within the cloud native, cybersecurity, or DevOps industry. Strong communication, interpersonal, research, analytical, and problem-solving skills are essential, along with proficiency in CRM systems like HubSpot or Salesforce. Familiarity with cybersecurity concepts is a plus, and the candidate must be self-motivated, goal-oriented, and capable of meeting sales targets in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

The Business Development Representative will prospect and identify potential clients in the security sales market using various lead generation techniques, including cold calling, emailing, and social media outreach. Responsibilities include conducting thorough research on prospects, generating a consistent pipeline of high-quality leads, and qualifying leads by understanding their business requirements. The role involves scheduling meetings and product demos for the sales team, collaborating on sales strategies, maintaining accurate CRM records, and staying current on industry trends and competitor offerings. Additionally, the BDR will provide feedback to marketing and product teams based on customer interactions and attend sales training sessions.

Skills

Sales
Lead Generation
Business Development
Cold Calling
Email Outreach
Social Media Outreach
CRM
Cybersecurity
Cloud Native
DevOps
Communication Skills
Interpersonal Skills

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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