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Director, Regional Sales

Netskope · United Kingdom

Base
Not disclosed
OTE
Not disclosed
Posted
2mo ago

Still open · checked 3h agoon Netskope's careers page

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Proceed with caution

A few things here deserve a hard look before you spend time on it.

Pay
No pay listed at all.
Transparency
Says nothing about quota, attainment, deal size, territory or sales cycle.
Pipeline
Doesn't say where pipeline comes from. Ask.
Time on market
Open 68 days. Ask why it's been hard to fill.
Company hiring
22 sales roles open, hiring at a steady pace.

Based only on what the posting says. Flags 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 percent of reps hit quota last year?

    Not in the posting

  2. 2.

    What are the base and the OTE for this role?

    No pay listed

  3. 3.

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

    Not in the posting

  4. 4.

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

    Not in the posting

  5. 5.

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

    Not in the posting

  6. 6.

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

    Always ask

The role

Lead 6 strategic sales reps and drive C-level engagement with Fortune 1000 major accounts, selling Netskope's cloud and network security platform through direct and channel partners. Requires 50-75% regional travel.

Strategic · Mixed

Selling motion

Mixed

Who you are selling to

Enterprise

Pipeline expectations

Not stated in the posting.

Compensation

The posting doesn't list pay.

What is not disclosed

This posting doesn't tell you:

  • Base salary
  • OTE
  • Quota size
  • Quota attainment
  • Average deal size
  • Territory
  • Sales cycle length

The questions above cover the big ones.

Full posting
Join the Future of Security at Netskope Netskope (NASDAQ: NTSK) is a leader in modern security and networking for the cloud and AI era. We secure and accelerate cloud, data, and AI in real time, everywhere. Thousands of customers, including more than 30 of the Fortune 100, trust the Netskope One platform, its Zero Trust Engine, and the powerful NewEdge network to gain full visibility and control without performance trade-offs. At Netskope, our technology is driven by our greatest strength: our people. We believe that belonging powers innovation, and success is both personal and organizational. We embrace differences in gender, ethnicity, beliefs, ability, and identity, creating an environment where every voice is heard and respected. We empower our employees to bring their authentic selves to work, grow their careers through continuous education and mentorship, and lead with transparency and curiosity. Join a team where you belong, where you are encouraged to be an entrepreneur, and where together, we continue to redefine the landscape of security. Visit Careers at Netskope to learn more. Follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram. About the position: The Netskope Director, Regional Sales 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 in the large Major Account pace and who wants to make an impact on building the next iconic cloud security company. You are an expert at mapping business solutions to the most complex security challenges of customers. You understand the competition and have the desire to win market share. Responsibilities: - Directly supervise 6 sales representatives. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. - Hire, train and manage top caliber Strategic Sales Managers - Drive C level engagement with large Major Accounts - Communicate effectively throughout the organization, forecast accurately, adds value in sales cycles and enhance our culture. - Develop and implement strategic sales plans to accommodate corporate goals. - Direct sales forecasting activities and sets performance goals accordingly. - Direct staffing, training, and performance evaluations to develop and control sales program. - Be an integral part of the sales leadership team, foster a positive, achievement-oriented environment while supporting and maintaining the company’s culture and reputation of integrity Job Requirements: - 20+ years experience working within a Sales organization - 10+ years sales leadership experience, 4 yrs at a Director level capacity - Experience managing large "Major Accounts" - Successful track record selling security and networking technologies including network security technologies such as Proxies, Next Generation Firewalls, SSL/IPSec, VPN’s, SSO, DLP and Encryption gateway to the Fortune 1,000. - Verifiable track record of exceeding quota - Good working experience with key local re-sellers, national partners, and experience establishing and fostering strong Channel Partner relationships, - Demonstrated ability to recruit, train, retain, and motivate sales teams - Prior management of territories generating over $100 million in revenue - Resides in the targeted geography w/local relationships - Travel 50%-75% within region Education: - Bachelor Degree #LI-CJ1 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 statues, 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. The application window for this position is expected to close within 50 days. You may apply by filling out the below information, or visiting our Netskope Careers site.
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