Strategic Sales Manager

Netskope
Portugal
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for experienced enterprise sales professionals who dominate their territory and build strategic account strategies, with a focus on cybersecurity and networking technologies in Portugal.

Best fit for

  • Experienced enterprise sales professionals with a history of dominating their territory and building strategic account strategies
    — “The sales professional who has a history of completely dominating their territory”
  • Candidates with deep expertise in consultative selling to C-level executives in large enterprise accounts
    — “Exceptional track record of success with consultative sales of complex enterprise software solutions to C-level executives in F1000 accounts”
  • Individuals with a proven ability to exceed revenue quotas and manage large enterprise customer relationships
    — “Work independently to meet and exceed revenue targets and goals assigned to the territory”

Things to consider

  • Residency in the targeted geography is required, with local enterprise customer relationships
    — “Resides in the targeted geography w/local enterprise customer relationships”
  • Significant travel within the region is expected as part of the role
    — “Travel within region”

How to stand out

  • Emphasize your ability to develop and execute overall account strategies
    — “Develop an overall account strategy leading to the deployment of a well-executed selling effort into the assigned territory/accounts”
  • Demonstrate your experience in building and maintaining strong channel partner relationships
    — “Experience establishing and fostering strong Channel Partner relationships. Pre-existing relationships with key resellers in the assigned territory is a must”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · HighDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • exceeding revenue targets
  • establishing strong customer relationships
Typical background
10+ years of cybersecurity sales experience

Skills & requirements

Required

Cybersecurity SalesComplex Enterprise Software SalesC-level Executive EngagementQuota Achievement

Preferred

Channel Partner RelationshipsSaas Experience

About the role

Original posting from Netskope

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 Major Account Manager 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 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 include:

Prospect new and existing accounts, generate interest, qualify, develop and close new business.

Work independently to meet and exceed revenue targets and goals assigned to the territory.

Develop an overall account strategy leading to the deployment of a well-executed selling effort into the assigned territory/accounts.

Focus on new accounts, customer satisfaction, and retention.

Job Requirements:

10+ years of a successful track record selling cybersecurity and networking technologies including network security technologies such as Proxies, Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW), SSL/IPSec, VPN’s, SSO, DLP and Encryption gateways into Large Enterprise Customers.

Exceptional track record of success with consultative sales of complex enterprise software solutions to C-level executives in F1000 accounts

Verifiable track record of exceeding quotas year after year

Resides in the targeted geography w/local enterprise customer relationships

Experience establishing and fostering strong Channel Partner relationships. Pre-existing relationships with key resellers in the assigned territory is a must

Understanding of enterprise web technologies and SaaS experience a must

Travel within region

Education:

Bachelor Degree

Compensation: 

At Netskope, salary is one component of our competitive total rewards package. The salary range for this position is as listed below, and applies to candidates based in European Union (EU) member states, in local currency. This range is provided in accordance with EU pay transparency requirements. 

The successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, location, and market conditions.

For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the On Target Earnings (OTE) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target commission amount at 100% goal achievement.

In addition to salary, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus plan (for non-sales roles) and a stock award program. Candidates may also be eligible for a comprehensive health plan and other benefits that can be reviewed upon request. 

Salary Range€112.000—€208.000 EURNetskope 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.

Source: Netskope careers

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