Crowdstrike

Horizon Practice Lead, SLED (Remote)

United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
CybersecurityIndustries

Requirements

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.

Responsibilities

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%.

Skills

Cybersecurity
Cloud Security
Customer Engagement
Sales Strategy
Partnership Development
Technical Evaluation
Marketing Collaboration

Crowdstrike

Cloud-native endpoint security solutions provider

About Crowdstrike

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.

Austin, TexasHeadquarters
2011Year Founded
$468MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Enterprise Software, CybersecurityIndustries
5,001-10,000Employees

Benefits

Competitive Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Remote-friendly culture
Market leader in compensation and equity awards
Competitive vacation and flexible working arrangements
Comprehensive health benefits + 401k plan
Paid Parental Leave, including adoption
Wellness programs
Professional development and mentorship opportunities
Open offices have stocked kitchens, coffee, soda and treats

Risks

Increased competition from companies like Lumos could challenge CrowdStrike's market share.
Recovery from last year's outage may still affect customer trust and future sales.
Pressure to demonstrate ROI by 2025 could challenge CrowdStrike's financial transparency.

Differentiation

CrowdStrike's Falcon platform offers cloud-native endpoint security solutions, a key differentiator.
The company serves 44 of the Fortune 100, showcasing its strong market presence.
CrowdStrike's proactive threat hunting sets it apart in cybersecurity threat detection.

Upsides

Partnership with SonicWall opens new SMB market segment for CrowdStrike.
Recognition as a leader in ransomware prevention boosts CrowdStrike's market credibility.
Gamified learning initiatives help address cybersecurity skills gap, benefiting future talent pipeline.

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