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Who do we work with?
  • Field sellers
  • Pre-sales/ sales engineers
  • Sales leadership
What does it cost?

It costs nothing to join our network! We charge employers when they hire people through Crux

What is your matching process?

We allow everyone in our network to build a profile on Crux for free. This includes the opportunity to take various assessments proactively, and build in depth profiles on experience and career aspirations. When candidates are a strong fit for a role we are representing, we utilize in depth interviews and reference checks to round out perspective and match people with opportunities that are the right fit for them.

How much experience do I need to have in cybersecurity?

If you are looking to break into cybersecurity sales, you are welcome to join the platform and contribute to the community. However, we only place experienced sales talent with a track record in this industry

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About Netskope

Today, there's more data and users outside the enterprise than inside, causing the network perimeter as we know it to dissolve. We realized a new perimeter was needed, one that is built in the cloud and follows and protects data wherever it goes, so we started Netskope to redefine Cloud, Network and Data Security.

Since 2012, we have built the market-leading cloud security company and an award-winning culture powered by hundreds of employees spread across offices in Santa Clara, St. Louis, Bangalore, London, Melbourne, Taipei, and Tokyo. Our core values are openness, honesty, and transparency, and we purposely developed our open desk layouts and large meeting spaces to support and promote partnerships, collaboration, and teamwork. From catered lunches and office celebrations to employee recognition events (pre and hopefully post-Covid) and social professional groups such as the Awesome Women of Netskope (AWON), we strive to keep work fun, supportive and interactive. Visit us at Netskope Careers. Please follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter @Netskope.

About the position:

The Netskope Solutions Engineer will come on board with the full support of the executive team. This is an amazing opportunity for the sales professional who has a history of completely dominating their territory and who wants to make an impact on building the next iconic cloud security company.

You will work closely with customers and partners as your primary point of contact for feedback and resolution of issues and will be the customers’ advocate for issues that require assistance from the HQ Support team. You will provide feedback to the Product Management team on new feature requests and product enhancements from your customer base. Heavy travel within the territory is required and as necessary to support other company-based engagements within the US.

This is a highly impactful role – You will have a compelling opportunity to impact the business and advance your career.

  • Objective #1 is to exceed our sales targets.
  • Articulate the high-level benefits of Netskope's architecture to our target audiences (typically senior security management up to CISO and CIO).
  • Construct best practices for presentations, demos, and Proof of Concept/Value exercises as well as overall win strategy.
  • Take an active role in your regions customer success and help resolve any customer satisfaction issues, escalating cross functionally when needed.
  • Understand the customer need and establish company's product as the best solution that addresses that customer requirement and provides business value.
  • Present the Netskope cloud security solution to prospective customers.
  • Create and deliver demonstrations of the products.
  • Gather customer technical requirements.
  • Work trade shows as necessary.
  • Provide insight on competitive solutions and differentiate between them.
  • Create evaluation test plans with customers and partners and managing the evaluation process to a successful conclusion.
  • Lead Proof-of-Concepts (POCs).
  • Present at Conferences and Seminars.
  • Respond effectively to RFIs/RFPs.

Required Qualifications:

  • 7+ years of relevant experience as a Solutions/System Engineer with a proven track record and demonstrable skills at presenting technical information at the business executive level or at the architect level.
  • Strong empathy for customers AND passion for revenue and growth.
  • Strong communication (written and verbal) and presentation skills ranging from tech level up to senior executives. Comfortable in public speaking and presenting to both internal and external executive audiences.
  • Ability to scale from the whiteboard to working with security architects to influencing CISOs.
  • Love and passion for helping customers and delivering satisfaction even when faced with difficult customers.
  • Demonstrable experience with systems installation, configuration and administration Linux, MacOS and Windows-based systems.
  • Proficient in mobile device technologies (MDM/MAM) and OS such as Android and iOS.
  • Knowledge of certificates, key management systems, HSM and related protocols.
  • Proven hands-on experience with information security solutions such as Web Proxy, NGFW, Security Gateways, working with remote access and site to site VPN technologies, SAML/SSO, DLP, Data security and understand but also write regex expressions.
  • Experience working with Cloud Identity Providers, SCIM, SIEM, SOAR, EDR and SD-WAN Deployments and Integrations.
  • Experience working with Active Directory Services including ADFS, working knowledge of Azure AD is desired.
  • Experience working with Public cloud environments (AWS, Azure and GCP).
  • Working knowledge of the broader threat landscape and the ability to distill technology trends, and explain complex behaviors in simple terms.
  • Travel - within region. Experience working in and selling cloud-based technologies (SaaS, IaaS, and PaaS).

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Demonstrable experience with scripting languages such as Python, and REST API framework.
  • Prior experience with other vendor Cloud Security solutions is advantageous.
  • Strong security skills that would include hands-on experience with Bluecoat, Symantec, McAfee, Checkpoint, Cisco, Juniper along with other appropriate certifications (e.g. CISSP, CCSK, CCSP, CCSE, GCFW, PCNSE, JNCIS-SEC/JNCIP-ENT, GCIH, etc).
  • Agile Scrum Certification: CSPO, CSM, or CSP | Project Management Certification: PMP
  • Advanced level network technology certifications (e.g. CCNP, CCIE, CCSP, JNCIE, etc).

Education

  • Relevant Bachelor’s degree; preference for computer science or related degrees.

Netskope is committed to implementing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. Netskope does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on religion, race, color, sex, marital or veteran statuses, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), or any other characteristic protected by the laws or regulations of any jurisdiction in which we operate.

Netskope respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us, please refer to Netskope's Privacy Policy for more details.

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Experienced
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Sales
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Company Description

Arista Networks is an industry leader in data-driven, client-to-cloud networking for large data center, campus and routing environments. What sets us apart is our relentless pursuit of innovation. We leverage the latest advancements in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and software-defined networking to provide our clients with a competitive edge in an increasingly interconnected world. Our solutions are designed to not only meet the current demands of the digital landscape but to also anticipate and adapt to future challenges.

At Arista we value the diversity of thought and perspectives that each employee brings to the table. We believe that fostering an inclusive environment, where individuals from various backgrounds and experiences feel welcome, is essential for driving creativity and innovation.

Our commitment to excellence has earned us several prestigious awards, such as Best Engineering Team, Best Company for Diversity, Compensation, and Work-Life Balance. At Arista, we take pride in our track record of success and strive to maintain the highest standards of quality and performance in everything we do.

  • Exceed measurable sales objectives and extend the Arista brand within a named list of enterprise accounts in the San Francisco Bay area.
  • You will be responsible for utilizing a consultative selling approach with key client stakeholders to address the business needs of hybrid cloud computing and siloed legacy IT systems across the Arista product portfolio including; Software-Driven Cloud Networking platforms, EOS (Open Source Network OS), Cognitive Campus Networking, WI-FI Campus networking, Cloud Vision (Network Automation & Telemetry), Network Monitoring Fabric solutions in addition to NDR, Endpoint and AI driven Network Identity Access security solutions.
  • Meet with key influencers, decision-makers, and C-levels to present Arista's value proposition.
  • Work with Arista systems engineers to design and position compelling solutions that drive down the total cost of ownership.
  • Collaborate with technology partners to identify prospects and demonstrate best-in-class solutions.
  • Establish and manage key channel relationships in your territory.
  • Formulate strategic and tactical account plans based on periodic business reviews with your prospects and customers.
  • Conduct demand generation activities such as happy hours, lunch-n-learns and technology forums.
  • Collaborate with Arista peers on marketing plans and best practices.
  • Keep up-to-date with technology partner solutions, competing solutions and competitor strategies.

Minimum Job Requirements:

  • BS/BA degree or equivalent in addition to 8+ years of technology sales experience.
  • Proven track record of direct selling into target accounts within the assigned territory and exceeding sales targets.
  • You possess relevant data center or networking (LAN/WAN, SDN) industry background from a technology partner, competitor, channel partner or end user is a requirement.
  • Strong rolodex and relationships within the territory.
  • Excellent people skills and ability to build relationships at all levels.
  • You possess previous selling experience and technical acumen in one or more of the following areas; Networking, SDN, NFV, Switching, Network Automation, Routing, Data Center, Edge Computing, Network Virtualization, Hyper converged infrastructure or Cloud computing.

Arista Networks is an equal opportunity employer. Arista makes all hiring and employment-related decisions in a non-discriminatory manner without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or any other factor determined to be unlawful under applicable federal, state, or law law. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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Senior
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Lookout, Inc. is the endpoint to cloud security company purpose-built for the intersection of enterprise and personal data. We safeguard data across devices, apps, networks and clouds through our unified, cloud-native security platform — a solution that's as fluid and flexible as the modern digital world. By giving organizations and individuals greater control over their data, we enable them to unleash its value and thrive. Lookout is trusted by enterprises of all sizes, government agencies, and millions of consumers to protect sensitive data, enabling them to live, work and connect — freely and safely. To learn more about the Lookout Cloud Security Platform, visit www.lookout.com and follow Lookout on our blog, LinkedIn, and Twitter.

Lookout is looking for a talented and experienced sales professional to join our enterprise sales team. The Enterprise Account Executive will be responsible for sourcing and growing our business with large enterprise customers in the Southeast region. We expect this position to be a critical member of the team working hand in hand with sales engineering, inside sales, and Lookout's partners.

  • Work well in a matrixed environment, building a 'virtual' team to drive success of your territory
  • Focus on identifying, engaging, closing, and growing the top accounts in your territory in close collaboration with channel partners.
  • Consistently build new opportunities while serving and developing cross-sell growth within existing accounts.
  • You have excellent relationship development and management skills that translate into identifying decision-makers and influencers
  • Manage opportunities, quota attainment, sales presentations, short-term, mid-term, and long-term
  • Provide accurate and timely forecasts to sales management

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum 8+ years experience selling enterprise security products and services. Mobile software, SaaS and/or Lookout (SSE) related security sales is a strong plus.
  • Strong track record of driving sales in a high-touch model and collaborating effectively with channel partners in the cybersecurity and/or aligned security technologies industry.
  • Mastery of and ability to cultivate existing and new relationships
  • Experience developing sales strategies, preparing proposals and quotes, and presenting software products
  • Broad-based technological awareness in the telecommunications or security industry, complemented by knowledge of mobile software concepts, with specific skills in the area of enterprise mobile security
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
  • Strong presenter and closer with the ability to demonstrate the necessary skills to negotiate issues with peers, partners, and customers using a Win/Win philosophy
  • Creative innovator who is a proactive team player, with a proven track record working in matrixed environments
  • Excellent business acumen
  • Good relationship-building and consultative skills
  • Ability to prioritize in a dynamic, changing environment
  • Ability to Travel
  • Valid Driver's License required

The US salary range for this full-time position is available below. We offer base + commission + equity + benefits. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the on-target earnings (OTE) and do not include equity or benefits.

  • Sales - US
  • $250,000 — $300,000 USD
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