Enterprise Account Executive

Summary

Join Chainguard, a leader in secure open-source software, as a highly motivated sales executive. You will define and execute sales plans, convey product value to clients, and exceed sales quotas. This role requires 5+ years of enterprise sales experience and domain expertise in compute platforms, DevOps tooling, or CI/CD platforms. Chainguard offers a competitive compensation package, including a $325,000 OTE, unlimited PTO, remote work flexibility, and comprehensive benefits. We value a customer-obsessed approach, intentional action, and a fun, collaborative work environment. If your experience closely aligns with our requirements, we encourage you to apply.

Requirements

• 5+ years of Enterprise Sales Experience
• Domain experience with one or more of the following: Compute platforms (Kubernetes, Docker, AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), DevOps Tooling, CICD platforms (Github, Gitlab, jenkins) and overall SDLC
• Strong track record consistently overachieving sales targets
• Ability to learn new products and processes quickly
• Competitive/Driven
• Excellent communication skills verbal and written
• Team player
• Must be willing to travel to clients to support sales relationships (if required)
• Entrepreneurial – Willing to go the extra mile, strong work ethic, resourceful

Responsibilities

• Define and execute sales plans for your assigned territory
• Convey value prop and product differentiators to prospects and customers
• Forecast, meet, and exceed quota
• Through a combination of inbound and outbound leads, develop and manage leads funnel
• Manage business and track opportunities through CRM and other supporting tools
• Collaborate on and improve all aspects of the sales cycle, including product, support, and sales engineering
• Understand the competitive market, being familiar with competing companies and their offerings

Preferred Qualifications

• SaaS or Developer tools sales experience
• Startup experience
• A strong sales aptitude and fundamental understanding of the sales process
• A sound, tech-savvy business acumen and the ability to articulate a compelling value proposition in a complex and evolving business environment
• Ability to thrive in an agile environment with an ever-evolving set of solution

Benefits

• $325,000 OTE (50/50 split)
• 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
• Monthly Wellness budget