Regional Sales Director

Cato Networks; Oslo; On-site; NOK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Cato Networks in Oslo, Norway, is seeking a Regional Sales Director to lead territory sales of cybersecurity and SaaS solutions. You will own the sales cycle from prospecting to closing and build lasting relationships with mid-to-large accounts.

The role requires engaging CIOs, CISOs and CTOs, aligning our cloud security platform with business needs, and collaborating with partners to expand market reach across the region. You will use data and pipeline insights to drive strategy and growth.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years in territory sales within cybersecurity or SaaS.
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding quotas.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity and networking solutions.
• Relationship-driven with key stakeholders and partners.
• Collaborative with MSSPs, VARs and partners.

Responsibilities

• Own the sales cycle in your region from prospecting to closing.
• Engage with CIOs, CISOs, CTOs and align solutions.
• Position solutions as integral to customers' long-term success.
• Navigate varying sales cycles and manage multiple stakeholders.
• Use sales data and pipeline metrics to refine strategies.
• Collaborate with the sales team and partners to expand reach.
• Develop relationships with local MSSPs, VARs and partners.
• Stay informed of industry trends to position as market leader.

Skills

Territory sales

Cybersecurity

SaaS solutions

Relationship-building

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Welcome to the future of cloud networking and security!

Cato Networks is the first company to converge enterprise networking and security into one centralized and global service that is delivered by cloud. It is led by networking and security pioneer Shlomo Kramer (Check Point, Imperva) and early investor (Palo Alto Networks, Exabeam, Trusteer and more). Cato's unique technology inspired a brand-new product category, later named "SASE" by Gartner and a market expected to reach $28.5 billion by 2028.

This is your opportunity to get on the rocket ship and join a company that is building a cutting-edge enterprise network and secure cloud platform, and is on a fast track to becoming the worldwide market leader - don't miss it!

We're looking for a Regional Sales Director who shares our enthusiasm for cybersecurity and SaaS innovation. If you're ready to take on the challenge of selling cutting-edge solutions to organisations within a defined territory, we'd love to have you on our team.

What You'll Do:

• Drive Sales in Your Territory: Own the sales cycle within your assigned region, from prospecting to closing, securing deals with mid-to-large accounts and building lasting relationships.
• Engage with Decision-Makers: Connect with key decision-makers (CIOs, CISOs, CTOs) and align our cybersecurity and SaaS solutions with their business needs.
• Strategic Focus: Position our solutions as integral to customers' long-term success and become a trusted advisor within your territory.
• Manage Sales Cycles: Navigate sales cycles of varying lengths, managing multiple stakeholders and maintaining momentum throughout.
• Leverage Data: Use sales intelligence, win-loss analysis, and pipeline metrics to refine strategies for ongoing success.
• Collaborate & Share Knowledge: Work alongside the sales team, sharing insights and best practices to drive success within the territory.
• Partner for Growth: Develop relationships with local MSSPs, VARs, and other strategic partners to expand market reach and bring solutions to more organizations.
• Stay Informed: Stay ahead of industry trends and help position our solutions as leaders in the market.

What We're Looking For:

• Experience : 5-7 years of experience in territory sales within cybersecurity, SaaS, or related industries, with proven success in managing sales cycles and engaging with decision-makers.
• Proven Success : A demonstrated history of consistently meeting or exceeding sales quotas and driving revenue growth.
• Industry Knowledge : Strong understanding of cybersecurity, SaaS, or networking solutions, with awareness of current market trends and competitive positioning.
• Relationship-Driven : Ability to build long-term, trust-based relationships with key stakeholders and decision-makers.
• Collaborative : Experience working with partners, MSSPs, VARs, and other strategic collaborators to drive sales and expand business opportunities.