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Manager, Commercial Sales (East)

Cribl · Remote · US

Base
$110K–$138K
OTE
Not disclosed
Posted
24d ago

Still open · checked 2h agoon Cribl's careers page

What Cribl sells

Software that sorts machine logs for IT and security teams

When a big company's IT and security teams need to know what their systems are doing, they usually dig through piles of machine logs themselves. The problem is, those logs keep growing faster than people can sort and make sense of them. Cribl manages and analyzes that telemetry for people and AI agents, so teams stay in control.

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The Braun Read

Ask hard questions

Too much is left unsaid. Make them answer before you invest.

Pay
Base is listed but not OTE. Ask what the variable is and how many people hit it.
Transparency
Shares 1 of 5: quota, attainment, deal size, territory, sales cycle.
Pipeline
Doesn't say where pipeline comes from. Ask.
Time on market
Open 24 days. Normal, but not fresh.
Company hiring
Ramping up: posted 17 sales roles in the last 30 days. That many open roles can also mean churn. Ask how many reps are still there from last year.

Based only on what the posting says. Lights are a starting point for your first call, not a final judgment.

Questions to ask on the first call

Built from what this posting leaves out. How they answer tells you as much as what they say.

  1. 1.

    What percentage of fully ramped reps hit quota last year?

    OTE is what you could earn. This is how likely you are to earn it.

  2. 2.

    What's the OTE, and what did the median rep earn last year?

    Base is what you're guaranteed. OTE and the median show the upside.

  3. 3.

    What's the annual quota, and how was it set?

    A quota built from real data is a target. Otherwise it's a hope.

  4. 4.

    Where does pipeline come from: inbound, SDRs, or me?

    Tells you how much of your week is prospecting versus selling.

  5. 5.

    How long is ramp, and what's the quota during it?

    Full quota on day one means you start behind.

  6. 6.

    Why is this role open? Did someone leave, or is it new?

    New headcount is growth. A replacement means someone left. Ask why.

When the offer comes

Save these for later. They land better once they've said yes to you.

  1. 1.

    Can I see the full comp plan in writing, including clawbacks and accelerators?

    What's in writing is what gets paid. Read it before you sign.

  2. 2.

    Can I see the actual comp distribution for the team last year, not just the OTE?

    The spread shows what most reps really take home. OTE is just the target.

  3. 3.

    I'd be walking away from earned commission to join. Is there room for a sign-on bonus to help cover that?

    Leaving money behind is a fair reason to ask. The worst answer is no.

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The role

Leads a team of 5-7 commercial reps selling telemetry/observability software to mid-market and upper mid-market IT and Security buyers in the Eastern US. Drives new logo and expansion, with partner activation.

Mid-Market · Mixed

Selling motion

Mixed

Who you're selling to

Buyer:
IT, Security and Operations teamsIn their words: “Experience selling into IT, Security, and/or Operations personas and navigating complex technical and economic buyers”
Company size:
Mid-Market

Pipeline expectations

Not stated in the posting.

Compensation

$110K–$138K base

What is not disclosed

This posting doesn't tell you:

  • OTE
  • Quota size
  • Quota attainment
  • Average deal size
  • Sales cycle length

The questions above cover the big ones.

Full posting
Join the company that’s building the telemetry infrastructure for the AI era. At Cribl, we partner with IT and Security teams at many of the world’s biggest enterprises, including half of the Fortune 100, to bridge the gap between AI ambition and infrastructure reality. As the AI Platform for Telemetry, we give customers the choice, control, and flexibility to manage and analyze telemetry for both humans and agents, so they can build what’s next. We’re one of the fastest‑growing private companies and a leading player in a massive, fast‑moving market. With a global workforce, we’re remote‑first and grounded in a simple idea: software is a people business. Cribl is the place where curious, collaborative people can do their best work, grow fast, and bring their full selves to the herd. Why You’ll Love This Role As a Manager, Commercial Sales at Cribl, you’ll lead, support, and inspire a diverse team of geographically aligned Commercial Sales Representatives. Your focus will be on attracting top talent, nurturing growth, and empowering your team to excel in both new logo acquisition and account expansion—consistently exceeding ambitious quarterly and annual goals. This is more than a leadership role; it’s a unique opportunity to shape the next phase of Cribl’s Commercial GTM playbook and fuel Cribl’s continued growth. Please note, this is a remote position based out of the Eastern United States. We are looking for candidates who live local to the territory. As An Active Member Of Our Team, You Will... - Own the Commercial sales strategy and execution for your assigned sub-region - Recruit, develop and lead a team of 5-7 Commercial Sales Representatives - Drive a repeatable new logo and expansion motion across mid-market and upper mid-market customers, aligning with Cribl’s segmentation model - Run an accurate weekly forecast, with clear upside, commit, and risk views; hold your team accountable to opportunity hygiene and SFDC discipline - Contribute to forecasting, territory design, and annual planning for the Commercial business - Manage and maintain sales ecosystem from generating leads through closing - Partner with Channel to activate partners for Commercial accounts (roadshows, events, co-selling, deal reg, and joint pipeline generation) - Be part of a proven leadership team and play a key role in developing the GTM. Reporting to the VP of Commercial Sales - We are a remote-first company and work happens across many time-zones – you may be required to occasionally perform duties outside your standard working hours If You’ve Got It - We Want It - 7+ years of experience in enterprise / commercial field sales for SaaS, security, observability, data, or infrastructure software - 3+ years of experience leading quota-carrying field sellers in a regional or segment leadership role (RD, first-line Director, or equivalent) - Proven track record of hitting or exceeding ARR and new logo targets in a high-growth environment - Demonstrated ability to lead in a remote-first, distributed organization with cross-functional stakeholders across time zones - Experience selling into IT, Security, and/or Operations personas and navigating complex technical and economic buyers - Strong sales process discipline: opportunity qualification, pipeline inspection, deal reviews, and forecast accuracy - Strong coaching and talent development skills—you’ve successfully developed ICs into top performers and future leaders - Alignment with and enthusiasm for Cribl’s values and our mission to unlock the value of all observability and security data. - Ability to travel 25-40% of the time for customer and prospect meetings, regional events and partner activities, and internal offsites and QBRs #LI-TM1 #LI-LinkedIn The salary for this role is dependent on geographic location and will be based on the individual candidate's job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition to base salary, for sales and some sales-adjacent roles, employees are eligible to earn incentive compensation (commission). For all other roles, employees are eligible to participate in the Cribl Corporate Bonus Program. In addition to a competitive salary, Cribl also offers a generous benefits package which includes health, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance, paid holidays and paid time off, a fertility treatment benefit, 401(k), and equity. Base Salary Range $110,000-$137,500 USD Bring Your Whole Self Diversity drives innovation, enables better decisions to support our customers, and inspires change for the better. We’re building a culture where differences are valued and welcomed, and we work together to bring out the best in each other. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics in the location in which the candidate is applying. Interested in joining the Cribl herd? Learn more about the smartest, funniest, most passionate goats you’ll ever meet at cribl.io/about-us.
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