Manager, Corporate Sales Engineering

CrowdStrike; Reading; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market leading compensation

Comprehensive wellness programs

Generous vacation and holidays

Paid parental leave

Professional development opportunities

Employee networks and community groups

Vibrant office culture

Great Place to Work certification

Job summary

CrowdStrike is seeking a Corporate SE Manager in the United Kingdom to lead a high-performance pre-sales team focused on cybersecurity solutions. You will guide complex sales cycles, provide technical leadership, and collaborate with sales leadership to accelerate revenue growth while ensuring customer success.

The role requires a strong background in enterprise security and AI-enabled decision making, with a proven ability to manage remote teams and scale technical sales initiatives in a

Qualifications

• 5+ years of technical pre-sales experience in cybersecurity.
• 3+ years of people management experience, including remote teams.
• Deep understanding of enterprise security architecture and threat landscape.
• Proven track record of driving complex technical sales cycles.
• Experience with security tools, malware analysis, and threat detection.

Responsibilities

• Direct line management of Corporate SE team, including performance reviews, coaching, and professional development.
• Drive team success through strategic resource allocation and goal setting.
• Establish and maintain team KPIs aligned with company objectives.
• Implement and optimize team processes and methodologies.
• Nurture and develop a collaborative environment.

Skills

Technical pre-sales

People management

Security architecture

Sales leadership

AI in security

Executive presence

Job description

As a global leader in cybersecurity, CrowdStrike protects the people, processes and technologies that drive modern organizations. Since 2011, our mission hasn’t changed — we’re here to stop breaches, and we’ve redefined modern security with the world’s most advanced AI-native platform. We work on large scale distributed systems, processing almost 3 trillion events per day and this traffic is growing daily. Our customers span all industries, and they count on CrowdStrike to keep their businesses running, their communities safe and their lives moving forward. We're proud to work for a mission-driven company leveraging AI to transform the way we work. CrowdStrikers drive their careers through flexibility and autonomy while also being expected to contribute to a culture of responsible AI adoption, experimentation, and innovation. We use an AI-first mindset as a force multiplier to proactively and continuously accelerate execution, build expertise, uncover insights, and solve complex problems. We’re always looking to add talented CrowdStrikers to the team who have limitless passion, a relentless focus on innovation and a fanatical commitment to our customers, our community and each other. Ready to join a mission that matters? The future of cybersecurity starts with you.

About the Role:

Join the fight against adversaries as a leader of our elite Corporate Sales Engineering team! As we pursue our mission to stop breaches, you'll inspire and empower a team of technical warriors who are passionate about protecting our customers. This role combines strategic leadership with deep technical expertise to drive our cutting-edge security solutions into the market.

At CrowdStrike, we believe in being Bold, staying United, pursuing Relentless Innovation, and delivering Customer Success. As the Corporate SE Manager, you'll embody these values while:

• Leading a high-performance team that's obsessed with stopping the breach
• Driving technical excellence and innovation in pre-sales activities
• Accelerating revenue growth through strategic technical leadership
• Building the next generation of security champions

We're looking for a fearless leader who thrives on technical challenges, believes in the power of teamwork, and is ready to make an impact in the fight against cyber adversaries. If you're ready to join a mission that matters and lead a team that's changing the security landscape, this role is for you.

What You'll Do:

Leadership & Team Management:

• Direct line management of Corporate SE team, including performance reviews, coaching, and professional development
• Drive team success through strategic resource allocation and goal setting
• Establish and maintain team KPIs aligned with company objectives
• Implement and optimize team processes and methodologies
• Nurture and develop a true collaborative environment

Technical Sales Leadership:

• Guide complex technical sales cycles and Proof of Value (PoV) evaluations
• Develop and execute technical sales strategies
• Collaborate with Sales leadership to maximize revenue opportunities
• Oversee technical training programs for sales staff and partners
• Synergize with Marketing for delivering impactful campaigns
• Scale our sales specialists teams becoming a multiplier force

Customer & Partner Engagement:

• Drive technical solution design and architecture discussions
• Ensure customer success through pre-sales technical support
• Build and maintain strategic partner relationships
• Represent CrowdStrike at industry events and executive meetings

What You'll Need:

• 5+ years of technical pre-sales experience in cybersecurity
• 3+ years of people management experience, including remote teams
• Deep understanding of enterprise security architecture and threat landscape
• Proven track record of driving complex technical sales cycles
• Experience with security tools, malware analysis, and threat detection
• Strong executive presence and presentation skills
• Proven experience utilizing AI technologies to enhance decision-making, streamline workflows and processes, improve efficiency and drive business outcomes.

Technical Knowledge:

• Advanced understanding of cyber security, threat detection, and incident response
• Familiarity with attack frameworks, exploitation techniques, and threat actors
• Knowledge of security tools, MITRE ATT&CK, and industry best practices

Preferred Qualifications:

• Security certifications (CISSP, CISM, Security+, CEH)
• Experience with CrowdStrike products and services
• Background in enterprise software sales
• MBA or technical advanced degree

Success Factors:

• Strategic thinking and business acumen
• Strong leadership and team development capabilities
• Excellence in stakeholder management
• Results-driven mindset with attention to detail
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of enterprise security while leading a high-performing technical sales team at CrowdStrike.

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Benefits of Working at CrowdStrike:

• Market leader in compensation and equity awards
• Comprehensive physical and mental wellness programs
• Competitive vacation and holidays for recharge
• Paid parental and adoption leaves
• Professional development opportunities for all employees regardless of level or role
• Employee Networks, geographic neighborhood groups, and volunteer opportunities to build connections
• Vibrant office culture with world class amenities
• Great Place to Work Certified across the globe

CrowdStrike is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where everyone is valued for who they are and empowered to succeed. We support veterans and individuals with disabilities through our affirmative action program.

CrowdStrike is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or family status, veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by law. We base all employment decisions--including recruitment, selection, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, promotions, transfers, lay-offs, return from lay-off, terminations and social/recreational programs--on valid job requirements.

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