Obsidian Security
Director of Sales Engineering - West
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Obsidian proudly offers the industry's most comprehensive and powerful SaaS defense solution. We are committed to solving the challenge of SaaS Security for our customers as efficiently and effectively as possible.
We’re a passionate team optimizing for impact by solving some of the biggest challenges in cybersecurity today. We listen closely to our customers, iterate quickly, and (over) deliver to delight them. Working at Obsidian means contributing to an industry-leading cybersecurity product in an environment where customer satisfaction, privacy, and data ethics are paramount.
The Director of Sales Engineering will be responsible for developing and executing sales strategies, managing the sales engineering team and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure customer success. This role will also be responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with key customers and partners.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Lead and manage sales engineering team to achieve revenue growth targets.
- Develop and implement technical sales strategies.
- Provide technical expertise and guidance to the sales team.
- Ability to stay up to date with industry trends and emerging technologies.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers and partners.
- Ability to mentor and develop team members.
Experience, Skills & Abilities:
- 10+ years of experience in sales engineering or related field.
- Strong technical background.
- Ability to develop and implement effective sales strategies.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Experience in managing a sales engineering team.
- Experience with CRM and sales automation tools.
- Ability to work in a fast-paces and dynamic environment.
- Ability to travel as needed.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related field.
Employee Benefits
Our competitive benefits packages are designed to support our employees' well-being, both at work and at home. Our US based employees enjoy:
- Competitive compensation with equity and 401k
- Comprehensive healthcare with dental and vision coverage
- Flexible paid time off and paid holiday time off
- 12 weeks of new parent or family leave
- Personal and professional development resources
For more details on our US benefits, or for information on our international benefits, please see here.
Pay Transparancy
Please note that the base pay range is a guideline and for candidates who receive an offer, the base pay will vary based on factors such as work location, as well as the knowledge, skills and experience of the candidate. In addition to a competitive base salary, this position is eligible for equity awards and may be eligible for incentive compensation based on factors such as experience, skills, and location.
At Obsidian, we are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity and hire for talent, passion, and compassion. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to submit satisfactory proof of identity and legal authorization. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please contact accommodations@obsidiansecurity.com
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