Principal Consultant - Energy Transactions

Docker; Remote; GBP 229,000 - 287,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software company is hiring a Principal Account Specialist, Security in Norwich, UK. In this role, you will spearhead the growth of Docker's security business by achieving dedicated sales targets and establishing yourself as a trusted advisor to clients. Responsibilities include territory planning, lead generation, and sales execution. The ideal candidate will have proven sales experience, strong collaboration skills, and a passion for security solutions. Join us for an exciting opportunity to drive innovation and build relationships in a vital sector.

Benefits

Freedom & flexibility

Designated quarterly Whaleness Days

Home office setup

16 weeks of paid Parental leave

Technology stipend of $100 net/month

Encouraged PTO plan

Quarterly hackathons

Training stipend for courses

Equity in the company

Medical benefits and holidays vary by country

Qualifications

• Experience in sales, preferably in security or technology sectors.
• Ability to build and manage relationships with key decision-makers.
• Understanding of security products and solutions.

Responsibilities

• Become the expert on the Docker Security portfolio.
• Create and execute a dynamic territory plan.
• Generate new leads through prospecting.
• Exceed annual sales targets and manage the sales cycle.
• Educate internal teams on security opportunities.
• Negotiate and close deals for mutual success.

Skills

Domain Expertise

Sales Execution

Strategic Planning

Account Planning

Team Collaboration

Job description

At Docker, we make app development easier so developers can focus on what matters. Our remote‑first team spans the globe, united by a passion for innovation and great developer experiences. With over 20 million monthly users and 20 billion image pulls, Docker is the #1 tool for building, sharing, and running apps‑trusted by startups and Fortune 100s alike. We're growing fast and just getting started. Come join us for a whale of a ride! The Principal Account Specialist, Security, is a senior, entrepreneurial seller responsible for unlocking the immense security opportunity within our customer base. This role is for a passionate individual eager to drive our security business forward by partnering with Core Account Executives to deliver critical insights to key accounts. You will be responsible for achieving a dedicated quota for Docker's security portfolio - starting with Docker Hardened Images (DHI) and Docker Scout - while establishing yourself as a trusted advisor to CISOs and Platform Leaders.

Responsibilities

• Domain Expertise & Advocacy: Become the go‑to expert on the Docker Security portfolio and champion its power, sharing customer success stories to illustrate its business value and impact.
• Territory & Account Planning: Create and execute a dynamic territory plan to identify and prosecute high‑potential security opportunities in partnership with the Core AE team.
• Pipeline Generation: Generate new leads through proactive prospecting and enable the Core AE team to effectively qualify inbound opportunities for the security portfolio.
• Sales Execution: Exceed annual sales targets by quarterbacking the entire security sales cycle, from technical discovery and value justification to closing complex, multi‑stakeholder deals.
• Team Collaboration & Enablement: Educate and empower internal teams (Core AEs, SEs, Sales Leaders) to effectively identify and advance security opportunities through formal and informal enablement.
• Deal Management: Strategize, negotiate, and close deals to drive mutual success for the customer and Docker.
• Product & Company Mastery: Gain a deep understanding of the Docker Security portfolio (DHI & Scout), our value proposition, competitive landscape, and the existing sales playbook.
• Internal Relationship Building: Begin establishing strong, collaborative relationships with the key Core AEs, SEs, and RVPs in your assigned territory.
• Pipeline Familiarization: Start to get acquainted with the inbound lead queue and top target accounts, reviewing account histories and identifying initial points of entry.

First 90 Days

• Field Execution: Be actively running your own discovery calls, building a qualified pipeline, and co‑selling with Core AEs on initial opportunities.
• Strategic Planning: Develop a detailed territory plan that outlines your strategy for pipeline generation and account penetration for the security portfolio.
• Forecasting & Reporting: Establish a predictable and accurate forecast for your business and begin providing strategic updates on regional forecast calls.

One‑Year Outlook

• Achieving Sales Targets: Meet or exceed the initial sales targets set for the security portfolio, successfully closing foundational "lighthouse" deals that can be used as references.
• Strategic Impact: Be recognized internally as the go‑to expert and trusted advisor for all things related to Docker Security, actively contributing to the enablement and success of your AE partners.
• Process Refinement: Provide critical feedback to leadership and product teams, helping to refine the sales playbook, competitive positioning, and GTM strategy based on real‑world customer interactions.

Perks

• Freedom & flexibility; fit your work around your life
• Designated quarterly Whaleness Days
• Home office setup; we want you comfortable while you work
• 16 weeks of paid Parental leave
• Technology stipend equivalent to $100 net/month
• PTO plan that encourages you to take time to do the things you enjoy
• Quarterly, company‑wide hackathons
• Training stipend for conferences, courses and classes
• Equity; we are a growing start‑up and want all employees to have a share in the success of the company
• Docker Swag
• Medical benefits, retirement and holidays vary by country

Docker embraces diversity and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our company will be. Due to the remote nature of this role, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship. Compensation Range: €261.6K - €327K