Services & Platform Leader

Red Hat; Wien; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Hat in Vienna, Austria is seeking a Manager, Tech Sales to lead the country-level technical sales and presales organization. You will guide a multidisciplinary team including Account Solution Architects and Sales Specialists, bridging technical depth with business strategy to translate platform capabilities into client value.

The role collaborates with regional leadership to align strategy with sales objectives, develops KPI-driven plans, and engages C-level stakeholders to drive platform

Qualifications

• 5+ years in technical presales or Solution Architect roles.
• Proven experience with Red Hat’s product suite (enterprise platforms, automation, cloud, containerization).
• Ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams and drive business-aligned engagements.
• Strong cloud, automation, containerization knowledge with business value translation.
• Experience engaging with C-level executives and stakeholders.
• People management and leadership experience.
• Willingness to travel; fluent German & English.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a diverse team of SAs and architects, setting goals and career paths.
• Shape platform strategy across the portfolio and align with regional sales objectives.
• Articulate the business value of Red Hat solutions in infrastructure, automation, cloud, and containers.
• Set country technical sales KPIs, allocate resources, and manage budgets.
• Coordinate with Sales, Product Management, and Engineering to align presales with customer needs.
• Engage with senior customers and partners at the C-level to present Red Hat solutions.
• Incorporate regional feedback into product roadmaps.

Skills

Leadership

Team leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

C-level engagement

Travel willingness

German & English fluency

Job description

Services & Platform Leader Austria

Location: Vienna - MSO, Remote Austria

Remote Type: Onsite

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Manager, Tech Sales in Austria who leads the country-level technical sales and presales organization, guiding a multidisciplinary team composed of Account Solution Architects (SAs), Specialist Account Solution Architects, Sales Specialists and Services Architects. In this role, you will act as the technical thought leader and country-level advisor, bridging technical depth with business strategy to translate complex platform capabilities into compelling business value propositions. You are responsible for steering the overall platform architecture strategy aligning local presales execution with country and regional sales objectives.

What You Will Do

• Lead, mentor, and develop a diverse team of Account SAs, Specialist SAs, and Services Architects, establishing clear performance goals, skill enablement programs, and structured career paths ensuring alignment with the company’s business goals and regional sales objectives.
• Guide the architectural vision across the full portfolio and drive an integrated platform strategy—including core infrastructure, automation, hybrid cloud platforms, and application modernization—ensuring solutions address customer enterprise requirements and drive long-term platform adoption
• Ensure your team is proficient in articulating the business value of Red Hat’s core solutions in areas such as enterprise infrastructure, automation, cloud technologies, and containerization.
• In collaboration with regional leadership, establish country-level technical sales KPIs, allocate architectural resources effectively across accounts and maintain operational and budget discipline.
• Collaborate with Sales, Product Management, and Engineering teams to align technical presales efforts with customer needs and business goals - particularly in the areas of cloud, automation, and containerization technologies.
• Engage with senior customer and partner stakeholders, particularly at the C-level, to address their challenges and present Red Hat’s solutions as the best fit.
• Gather regional customer feedback and field requirements to influence product management and technology roadmaps

What You Will Bring

• 5+ years of experience in technical presales or Solution Architect roles, with a proven track record of leading technical projects and delivering results against business targets.
• Significant experience working with Red Hat’s product suite, particularly in areas such as enterprise platforms, automation, cloud solutions, and containerized applications.
• Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and lead technical engagements that align with business objectives.
• Strong understanding of cloud computing, automation, containerization, and application modernization, with the ability to translate technical solutions into clear business value for customers.
• Experience engaging with C-level executives and key stakeholders within customer and partner organizations.
• People management & team leadership experience
• Excellent communication, consultative, and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and engage at senior levels.
• Experience delivering keynote presentations to large audiences
• Sales-driven mindset with a focus on achieving business goals through strategic technical engagement.
• Willingness to travel as needed.
• Fluency in German & English.

Nice To Have:

• Leading technical projects and teams, with hands‑on experience working with Red Hat’s core product offerings.

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