Bachelor's degree in business marketing or a related field
1-3 years of experience in sales lead generation or business development within the cloud native cybersecurity or devops industry
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport and relationships with prospects and clients
Proficiency in using CRM systems preferably HubSpot CRM or Salesforce and other sales enablement tools
Excellent research analytical and problem-solving skills
Self-motivated goal-oriented and able to work independently in a fast-paced high-growth environment
Demonstrated ability to meet or exceed sales targets and KPIs
Familiarity with cybersecurity concepts products and services is a strong plus.
Desirables
Excellent research skills
Analytical thinking
Problem-solving
Self-motivation
Goal-oriented nature
What the job involves
Prospect and identify potential clients in the security sales market using various lead generation techniques such as cold calling emailing social media outreach and attending industry events
Conduct thorough research on prospects to identify their specific security needs pain points and decision-makers
Generate a consistent pipeline of high-quality leads by meeting or exceeding weekly and monthly targets
Qualify leads by understanding their business requirements and matching them with our security solutions and services
Schedule meetings and product demos for the sales team with qualified prospects
Collaborate with the sales team to develop and implement targeted sales strategies for specific industries regions or clients
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of prospects leads and customer interactions in the CRM system
Stay current on industry trends competitor offerings and emerging security technologies to better position our solutions to prospects
Attend sales training sessions and participate in team meetings to continuously improve sales skills and product knowledge
Provide feedback to marketing and product teams based on prospect and customer interactions to help refine messaging and improve product offerings.
Chainguard is dedicated to providing secure container images that enable organizations to confidently utilize open source software, enhancing security in cloud-native development.
Company benefits
Equity/stock options
Unlimited PTO
Remote work with flexible coworking and team meetup opportunities
Home office and internet stipend
100% health/dental/vision insurance coverage for you and your family