Chainguard

Regional Director, Enterprise Sales - NEUR

Netherlands

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Software Development, Cybersecurity, Cloud NativeIndustries

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 6 years of experience selling technical products, with a preference for open source, DevOps, or security experience. A minimum of 3 years of experience managing high-performing software sales teams is required, along with experience working with CSP marketplaces and a proven track record of exceeding revenue and pipeline targets. Experience selling to Fortune 500 companies, existing enterprise customer relationships in Southern Europe, and proficiency with CRM and marketing automation systems are also necessary. The ability to travel as needed and experience in a growth or hyper-growth stage company are essential.

Responsibilities

The Regional Director will report to the VP of International Sales and manage a team of 5-7 Enterprise Account Executives. This role involves driving business and revenue for the sales team, fostering a collaborative team environment, and improving AE onboarding and ramping processes. Responsibilities include preparing forecasts, managing territories and growth plans, establishing and reporting on team performance metrics, and driving alignment with cross-functional teams such as marketing, customer success, and sales engineering. The Director will also set the strategy for Chainguard's largest accounts.

Skills

Enterprise Sales
Sales Management
Technical Product Sales
Open Source
DevOps
Security
Software Sales
CSP Marketplaces
CRM
Marketing Automation
Relationship Building
Negotiation

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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