Major Sales Director

Cato Networks
Japan

Who this role is best for

Geared toward enterprise sales professionals with a background in cybersecurity and experience engaging with C-level executives, comfortable with long-term, complex sales cycles in Japan.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with a proven track record in enterprise cybersecurity sales and experience managing multi-stakeholder deals
    — “managing complex sales cycles (9+ months), managing multiple stakeholders”
  • Individuals who have consistently driven $1M+ ARR and demonstrated revenue growth in prior roles
    — “consistently exceeding $1M+ ARR quotas and driving substantial revenue growth”

Things to consider

  • The role demands long-term commitment due to the 9+ month sales cycle duration
    — “navigating lengthy sales cycles (9+ months)”
  • Requires a focus on strategic client relationships, not just transactional sales
    — “build long-lasting partnerships that deliver real value to our clients”

How to stand out

  • Highlight your experience with C-level engagement and long-term enterprise account management
    — “Engage with Senior Decision-Makers: Connect with C-level leaders (CIOs, CISOs, CTOs)”
  • Emphasize your ability to execute consultative selling strategies for ongoing revenue growth
    — “Consultative Selling: Apply value-led, consultative sales techniques to identify and advance opportunities”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · HighDecision Impact · Company

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What success looks like

  • exceeding $1M+ ARR quotas
  • managing complex sales cycles
Typical background
7+ years of enterprise cybersecurity sales experience

Skills & requirements

Required

Enterprise SalesComplex Sales CyclesC-level EngagementCybersecurity Knowledge

Preferred

Saas InnovationMarket Trends

Stack & domain

CybersecuritySaasNetworking SolutionsLeadershipConsultative SellingCollaborationEnterprise SalesCloud NetworkingSecurity

About the role

Original posting from Cato Networks

Welcome to the future of cloud networking and security!  

Cato Networks is the first company to converge enterprise networking and security into one centralized and global service that is delivered by cloud. It is led by networking and security pioneer Shlomo Kramer (Check Point, Imperva) and early investor (Palo Alto Networks, Exabeam, Trusteer and more). Cato’s unique technology inspired a brand-new product category, later named “SASE” by Gartner and a market expected to reach $28.5 billion by 2028.

This is your opportunity to get on the rocket ship and join a company that is building a cutting-edge enterprise network and secure cloud platform, and is on a fast track to becoming the worldwide market leader – don’t miss it!

We’re looking for an Enterprise Sales Representative who shares this passion for cybersecurity and SaaS innovation. If you’re ready to take on the challenge of selling cutting-edge solutions to large enterprise organisations, we’d love to have you on our team.

What You’ll Do:

Lead the Sales Process: Own and drive the sales cycle from prospecting to closing, securing high-value deals with large enterprise accounts. You’ll build long-lasting partnerships that deliver real value to our clients.

Engage with Senior Decision-Makers: Connect with C-level leaders (CIOs, CISOs, CTOs), understanding their needs and aligning our solutions with their business objectives.

Manage Complex Sales Cycles: Navigate lengthy sales cycles (9+ months), managing multiple stakeholders while maintaining momentum, resilience, and focus.

Collaborate & Mentor: Work alongside a talented sales team, sharing your knowledge, best practices, and insights to support collective growth and achievement.

Partner for Growth: Collaborate with MSSPs, VARs, and other key partners to expand market reach, bringing our solutions to even more organisations.

Customer Acquisition & Expansion: Develop and execute strategic sales plans to acquire new enterprise customers and expand within existing accounts.

Consultative Selling: Apply value-led, consultative sales techniques to identify and advance opportunities that drive ongoing profitable revenue growth.

C-Level Engagement: Establish and maintain strong executive relationships within client organisations, positioning the company as a long-term strategic partner.

What We’re Looking For:

Experience: 7+ years of experience in enterprise cybersecurity, or related industry, with proven success in managing complex sales cycles and engaging with C-level decision-makers.

Proven Success: A demonstrated history of consistently exceeding $1M+ ARR quotas and driving substantial revenue growth.

Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of cybersecurity, SaaS, or networking solutions, with awareness of current market trends and competitive positioning.

Relationship-Driven: You excel at building long-term, trust-based relationships with key stakeholders and decision-makers.

Collaborative: Experience working with partners, MSSPs, VARs, and other strategic collaborators to drive sales and expand business opportunities.

Source: Cato Networks careers

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