Director, Regional Sales

Netskope; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 350,000 - 425,000; Full time

Job summary

Netskope is seeking a Director of Regional Sales to lead and grow our cloud security footprint across the territory. You will supervise 10–15 sales reps, recruit top managers, and shape strategic plans to win Fortune 1000 customers.

The role demands 10+ years in sales, 5+ years in leadership including at director level, a proven security and networking sales track record, strong channel partnerships, and 50–75% travel. Bachelor’s preferred.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in sales with leadership experience.
• 5+ years in sales leadership; 4+ years at director level.
• Proven track record selling security and networking technologies to Fortune 1000.
• Strong channel partner relationships.
• Experience recruiting and developing sales teams.
• Experience managing territories >$100M revenue.
• Willingness to travel 50–75%.
• Bachelor degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise 10–15 sales representatives.
• Hire, train and manage Regional Sales Managers.
• Forecast accurately and align with corporate goals.
• Develop and implement strategic sales plans.
• Drive direct sales forecasting and set goals.
• Lead staffing, training, and performance evaluations.
• Collaborate with sales leadership to maintain culture.

Skills

Sales leadership

Territory management

Channel partnerships

Quota attainment

Recruitment & coaching

Forecasting

Security & networking sales

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor Degree Preferred

Job description

Join the Future of Security at Netskope

Netskope (NASDAQ: NTSK) is a leader in modern security and networking for the cloud and AI era. We secure and accelerate cloud, data, and AI in real time, everywhere. Thousands of customers, including more than 30 of the Fortune 100, trust the Netskope One platform, its Zero Trust Engine, and the powerful NewEdge network to gain full visibility and control without performance trade-offs.

At Netskope, our technology is driven by our greatest strength: our people. We believe that belonging powers innovation, and success is both personal and organizational. We embrace differences in gender, ethnicity, beliefs, ability, and identity, creating an environment where every voice is heard and respected. We empower our employees to bring their authentic selves to work, grow their careers through continuous education and mentorship, and lead with transparency and curiosity. Join a team where you belong, where you are encouraged to be an entrepreneur, and where together, we continue to redefine the landscape of security.

About the position

The Netskope Director, Regional Sales will come on board with the full support of the executive team. This is an amazing opportunity for the sales professional who has a history of completely dominating their territory and who wants to make an impact on building the next iconic cloud security company. You are an expert at mapping business solutions to the most complex security challenges of customers. You understand the competition and have the desire to win market share.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise 10 -15 sales representatives. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
• Hire, train and manage top caliber Regional Sales Managers
• Communicate effectively throughout the organization, forecast accurately, adds value in sales cycles and enhance our culture.
• Develop and implement strategic sales plans to accommodate corporate goals.
• Direct sales forecasting activities and sets performance goals accordingly.
• Direct staffing, training, and performance evaluations to develop and control sales program.
• Be an integral part of the sales leadership team, foster a positive, achievement-oriented environment while supporting and maintaining the company’s culture and reputation of integrity

Job Requirements

• 10+ years experience working within a Sales organization
• 5+ years sales leadership experience, 4 yrs at a Director level capacity
• Successful track record selling security and networking technologies including network security technologies such as Proxies, Next Generation Firewalls, SSL/IPSec, VPN’s, SSO, DLP and Encryption gateway to the Fortune 1,000.
• Verifiable track record of exceeding quota
• Good working experience with key local re-sellers, national partners, and experience establishing and fostering strong Channel Partner relationships,
• Demonstrated ability to recruit, train, retain, and motivate sales teams
• Prior management of territories generating over $100 million in revenue
• Resides in the targeted geography w/local relationships
• Travel 50%-75% within region

Education

• Bachelor Degree Preferred

Compensation

At Netskope, salary is one component of our competitive total rewards package. The salary range for this position is as listed below. This is a national range. For purposes of complying with applicable laws, the range applies to candidates in California, Colorado, Illinois, Maryland, New York, Washington, and other states.

The successful candidate’s starting pay will also be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, location, and market conditions.

For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the On Target Earnings (OTE) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target commission amount at 100% goal achievement.

In addition to salary, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus plan (for non-sales roles) and a stock award program. Candidates may also be eligible for a comprehensive health plan and other benefits that can be reviewed at Netskope Benefits site.

Salary Range

$350,000—$425,000 USD

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