This is a remote position.
Gurucul is expanding our sales force and we are currently seeking successful Enterprise Sales Directors who will be responsible for selling critical security software to large enterprise and government organizations. Using the team and consultative sales approach the Enterprise Sales Director will be responsible for the prospecting and acquisition of new accounts in a defined multistate area. The candidate will develop and maintain strategic account plans for fully developing a robust business base.
Gurucul is seeking Enterprise Sales Directors in the following locations: San Francisco Bay Area CA; Dallas TX; Washington D.C.
Candidates must reside in and have previous experience selling software in their territory.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Drive new Security Analytics business from new and existing commercial targets in an assigned territory
- Target and penetrate at executive/Clevel
- Work with local VARS: transfer knowledge and motivate their management and account executives; perform mutual marketing events
- Accurate forecasting and utilization of CRM system
- Follow up continuously on all potential sales processes to advance them towards closing
- Negotiate terms/pricing and close deals
- Schedule remote or onsite product evaluations performed by sales support team
- Work internally with Engineering and Product Management to convey new requirements
- Develop a deep understanding of industry trends and competitive offerings
- Travel within the region approximately 40% of the time
- Perform other duties and projects as assigned
Requirements
- Bachelors Degree in related field is required; MBA preferred
- Minimum 510 years of experience selling Information Technology hardware/software; enterprise sales experience preferably in security and/or software sales is highly desirable
- A consistent track record of sales success with the ability to penetrate and engage at the executive level
- Excellent verbal written and interpersonal communication skills
- Strong time and territory management abilities
Benefits
- $230000 $300000 OTE
- Gurucul offers a competitive compensation package including medical/dental/vision/life insurance EAP 401k paid time off and paid holidays