Regional Sales Director - Cloud Security
CrowdStrike is seeking an experienced Regional Sales Director to lead our Cloud Security sales efforts across Europe. In this strategic leadership position, you will manage a team of senior sales professionals while driving CrowdStrike's rapidly growing Cloud Security portfolio. As organizations accelerate their cloud adoption, you'll play a pivotal role in helping them secure their digital transformation journey with our industry-leading solutions.
The ideal candidate will combine exceptional sales leadership abilities with deep cloud security expertise, enabling you to articulate CrowdStrike's GTM strategies to senior customer executives throughout your assigned territory. You will build and nurture a high-performing team that consistently exceeds targets while delivering exceptional value to our customers and partners.
This position is a Director-level opportunity within our Field Sales team. We are seeking qualified candidates located in the UK or Spain (preferred).
What You'll Do :
Team Leadership & Development
- Lead and develop a team of senior sales professionals, fostering a culture of excellence and creating career-making experiences for your direct reports
- Provide day-to-day personnel management, including coaching, performance management, and professional development
- Drive team accountability through effective territory planning, account planning, forecasting, and quota management
Strategic Sales Planning & Execution
Develop and execute comprehensive regional strategies to accelerate Cloud Security revenue growthBuild and maintain a healthy pipeline through strategic prospecting and account developmentScope, negotiate and close agreements that exceed booking and revenue quota targetsApply MEDDPICC sales methodology to qualify opportunities and drive predictable resultsCustomer & Prospect Engagement
Target and gain access to decision makers in key prospect accounts across your assigned territoryPosition CrowdStrike's Cloud Security portfolio effectively against competitorsDeliver compelling sales presentations that articulate our unique value propositionManage short-term, mid-term, and long-term opportunity developmentCross-Functional Collaboration
Collaborate with peers across functions (Field Sales, Channel, Marketing, Sales Operations, System Engineering, Services, Customer Support, and Product Development)Create visibility with target accounts and drive engagement at both individual contributor and executive levelsMaintain accurate prospect information using Salesforce.com and other data analytics toolsPartner Ecosystem Management
Work strategically with our partner ecosystem to leverage their established account presence and relationshipsDevelop joint go-to-market strategies with key partners to accelerate market penetrationWhat You'll Need :
Proven success leading a sales team, with 3+ years of sales management experience10+ years of successful solution sales experience in cybersecurity software and / or infrastructure productsDemonstrated history of exceeding booking and revenue targets as a first-line leader in major / large enterprise accountsStrong understanding of Cloud Security, SaaS technologies, and competitive offerings in the marketplaceExperience with target account selling, solution selling, and consultative sales techniquesAbility to build executive relationships and articulate CrowdStrike's product and business strategiesAptitude for explaining complex technical concepts to various audiences with different skill levelsStrong problem-solving skills and systematic approach to resolving complex challengesExcellent communication (written and verbal) and presentation skillsStrong time management, organizational and decision-making capabilitiesSelf-motivation with ability to work independently and as part of a teamWillingness to travel as required to support customer and team needsBA / BS degree or equivalent combination of education and experienceBonus Points :
Experience with MEDDPICC sales methodologyKnowledge of specific European markets and regulatory environments (GDPR, NIS2)Experience selling to financial services, government, or healthcare sectorsProficiency in multiple European languagesCloud platform certifications (AWS, Azure, GCP)Experience selling cloud workload protection, CSPM, or cloud identity security solutionsTrack record of successfully building and scaling sales teams in high-growth environmentsBenefits of Working at CrowdStrike :
Remote-friendly and flexible work cultureMarket leader in compensation and equity awardsComprehensive physical and mental wellness programsCompetitive vacation and holidays for rechargePaid parental and adoption leavesProfessional development opportunities for all employees regardless of level or roleEmployee Networks, geographic neighborhood groups, and volunteer opportunities to build connectionsVibrant office culture with world class amenitiesGreat Place to Work Certified across the globeCrowdStrike is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where everyone is valued for who they are and empowered to succeed. We support veterans and individuals with disabilities through our affirmative action program.
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