SLED Sales Engineer - US
Chainguard- Full Time
- Junior (1 to 2 years)
Candidates should possess a minimum of 5 years of experience in cybersecurity technology sales, with demonstrated success in communicating with and advising c-suite, senior management, and analyst/architect-level customers/clients. Experience selling security at the C-Suite and senior management levels within State and Local Governments and Higher Education is required, along with experience navigating procurement, contracts, and sales processes. Operational excellence in managing sales pipeline and engagement with internal and external corporate sales teams is also necessary.
The Horizon Practice Lead will drive CrowdStrike’s strategic initiative to secure customer environments within the SLED vertical, establish partnerships with core sellers and position CrowdStrike’s Horizon technologies, collaborate with customers on incorporating Horizon security products within their operational workflows, and develop outreach campaigns to build customer awareness and sales pipeline. They will also provide training to internal teams, offer product feedback to product management, stay informed about the threat landscape and CrowdStrike’s roadmap, and potentially adjust work hours to accommodate customers in different time zones, along with traveling up to 50%.
Cloud-native endpoint security solutions provider
CrowdStrike specializes in cybersecurity, focusing on protecting businesses from cyber threats through cloud-native endpoint security solutions. Their main product, the Falcon platform, includes services like Falcon Pro, which replaces traditional antivirus with next-generation antivirus that integrates threat intelligence, Falcon Insight for endpoint detection and response, and Falcon Device Control to manage connected devices. Unlike many competitors, CrowdStrike's services are subscription-based, allowing clients to choose different levels of protection based on their needs. The company serves a diverse clientele, including many Fortune 100 companies, and is recognized as a leader in the cybersecurity field, known for its effectiveness in threat detection and response.