Chainguard

Lead Development Representative

United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Entry Level & New GradExperience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Cybersecurity, Security Solutions, Software/SaaSIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field, along with strong communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport with prospects and clients. Excellent research, analytical, and problem-solving abilities are required, alongside self-motivation and the capacity to work independently in a fast-paced environment. Familiarity with cybersecurity concepts, products, and services is considered a strong asset.

Responsibilities

The Lead Development Representative will promptly respond to inbound leads generated through various channels, conduct thorough research on prospects to identify their security needs, generate a consistent pipeline of high-quality leads by meeting targets, qualify leads by understanding their requirements, schedule meetings and demos for the sales team, collaborate on sales strategies, maintain accurate CRM records, stay current on industry trends, attend training sessions, and provide feedback to marketing and product teams.

Skills

Inbound Lead Management
Customer Research
CRM Systems
Sales Strategy
Industry Trends
Communication
Interpersonal Skills
Problem-Solving

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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