Sales Executive/Hybrid Sales - DACH Region at Megaport

Munich, Bavaria, Germany

Megaport Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Technology, Telecommunications, Cloud ServicesIndustries

Requirements

  • Strong commercial mindset with a focus on execution
  • Genuine interest in cloud and network infrastructure
  • Ability to work across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland (DACH region)
  • Experience in direct prospecting and strategic outreach
  • Skills in researching and analyzing customer business drivers, strategic objectives, investment priorities, and decision-maker landscapes
  • Ability to thrive in a collaborative, agile sales organization as an individual contributor
  • Focus and accountability in building business and growing a territory

Responsibilities

  • Proactively identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities across the assigned territory through structured direct prospecting and strategic outreach
  • Build and manage engagement programs targeting enterprise customers, leveraging Megaport’s existing tools, teams, and resources to scale outreach and drive results
  • Research and analyse customer business drivers, strategic objectives, investment priorities, and decision-maker landscapes to inform account plans and sales strategies
  • Work closely with Sales Leadership and Marketing to translate market insights into actionable go-to-market plans, aligning business models and messaging with territory opportunities
  • Partner with Solutions Architects and Marketing to design and execute targeted campaigns that speak directly to the needs of key verticals and accounts
  • Support sales pursuits by aligning internal resources to deliver consistent, customer-focused engagement throughout the sales cycle
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to help shape and validate solution designs during the pre-sales process, ensuring proposals are aligned with customer requirements and objectives
  • Identify, onboard, and enable high-potential channel partners to extend Megaport’s reach into new accounts and markets across the DACH region
  • Develop strong, ongoing relationships with partners by understanding their business models, sales motions, and customer base
  • Act as a trusted technical and commercial advisor—providing guidance, sharing expertise, and supporting partners in delivering value to shared customers
  • Engage in meaningful technical discussions, enabling partners to confidently position Megaport’s platform, and supporting them in executing complex solution designs where required
  • Maintain a deep understanding of Megaport’s product

Skills

Sales
B2B Sales
Cloud Networking
Network as a Service
SD-WAN
Cloud Interconnection
Software-Defined Networking
Customer Relationship Management
Partner Management
DACH Region

Megaport

Network connectivity solutions on subscription

About Megaport

Megaport provides Network as a Service (NaaS) solutions that simplify and enhance network connectivity for businesses. Their services allow clients to connect to major cloud providers like Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure on a subscription basis, making it easier for companies to manage their network needs without heavy physical infrastructure. Megaport's products, such as Megaport Virtual Edge and Megaport Cloud Router, enable on-demand connections that are flexible and scalable. Unlike traditional networking solutions, Megaport operates on a pay-as-you-go model, allowing businesses to adjust their network usage based on their requirements. The goal of Megaport is to empower organizations across various industries to seamlessly connect to cloud services and optimize their network infrastructure.

Brisbane, AustraliaHeadquarters
2013Year Founded
$25.1MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Enterprise Software, FintechIndustries
201-500Employees

Risks

Leadership transition with new CEO Michael Reid may cause strategic instability.
Over-reliance on strategic partnerships could pose risks if partnerships face challenges.
Rapid European expansion may strain Megaport's resources and operational capabilities.

Differentiation

Megaport offers a unique SDN-based Elastic Interconnection platform for secure connections.
The company provides on-demand network services with a flexible, pay-as-you-go model.
Megaport's global reach spans 165 data centers in 37 cities across 19 countries.

Upsides

Expansion into 14 new European data centers enhances Megaport's market presence.
Partnerships with companies like Palo Alto Networks boost Megaport's cybersecurity offerings.
Growing demand for hybrid cloud solutions aligns with Megaport's NaaS services.

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