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Manager – Commercial Business

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PagerDuty

PagerDuty

1,001-5,000 employees

Incident management and response platform

Enterprise Software
Cybersecurity

Senior, Expert

London, UK

Category
Field Sales
Sales & Account Management
Required Skills
Sales
Communications
Marketing
Requirements
  • 5+ years quota-carrying field experience in a fast-paced and competitive market with a focus on closing net new logos
  • Exhibit ability to coach, mentor and develop sales talent
  • A track record of accurately forecasting sales results and meeting a quota for Commercial high volume transaction business
  • The ability to work in a fast-growing and dynamic environment
  • Reciprocal spirit and communication skills
  • Cooperative and teaming orientated, thinks of company outcomes and team outcomes and is able to work with multiple functions
  • Creates a high performance culture, brings high ownership and knows how to create accountability in the teams they lead
Responsibilities
  • Provide mentorship and leadership to the Commercial Sales team.
  • Enable, develop, and empower your team to proactively prospect, identify, qualify, and build a robust sales pipeline.
  • Coach the team to effectively close new business deals and navigate complex negotiations and organizational structures.
  • Lead the onboarding and ramp process for new Account Executives, accelerating their productivity and capacity.
  • Plan and deliver growth for our Commercial business improving acquisition, win rates, deal sizes and deliver quota with consistency.
  • Lead various complex customer revenue-generating projects at the regional or global level as part of the EMEA Sales organization.
  • Evangelize and promote the adoption of PagerDuty’s validated sales methodology (e.g., MEDDIC, Command of the Message) and drive expertise within your team.
  • Actively recruit talented Account Executives for your team, aligning with PagerDuty’s hiring criteria.
  • Drive new customer acquisition and customer expansion within the geographic territory.
  • Foster strong and effective relationships, resulting in growth opportunities.
  • Organize and lead weekly forecast meetings to assess the sales pipeline and strategize for future success.
  • Engage internal resources and partners at the right time and in the right manner to move the sales process forward.
  • Develop and implement strategies to generate a strong sales pipeline, ensuring a consistent flow of qualified leads.
  • Collaborate with marketing and sales teams to create targeted campaigns and initiatives that drive pipeline growth.

PagerDuty specializes in incident management and response, providing a platform that helps organizations quickly address IT issues to minimize operational disruptions. The platform integrates with various monitoring tools to detect incidents in real-time, alerting the right personnel for swift action. This capability is crucial for maintaining the reliability and performance of digital services across sectors like technology, finance, healthcare, and retail. Unlike many competitors, PagerDuty operates on a subscription-based model, offering different pricing tiers based on user count and feature levels, which ensures a steady revenue stream. The company's goal is to enable organizations to manage and resolve IT incidents efficiently, thereby reducing downtime and enhancing service quality.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$523.6M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2009

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

7%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • PagerDuty's expansion into the public sector and EMEA region indicates significant growth potential and market diversification.
  • The launch of new capabilities in the PagerDuty Operations Cloud demonstrates the company's commitment to innovation and improving operational efficiency for clients.
  • Investments from prominent firms like Private Advisor Group LLC and inclusion in Cathie Wood's ARK ETF highlight strong investor confidence and financial stability.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive landscape in IT operations management is intense, with major players like ServiceNow and Splunk posing significant threats.
  • Rapid expansion and new leadership appointments, such as the VP of EMEA, could lead to strategic misalignments and operational challenges.

What makes PagerDuty unique

  • PagerDuty's platform integrates seamlessly with various monitoring tools, providing real-time incident detection and response, which is crucial for minimizing downtime.
  • The subscription-based model with tiered pricing ensures a steady revenue stream and allows clients to choose plans that best fit their needs, unlike competitors with less flexible pricing structures.
  • PagerDuty's recent innovations, such as the AIOps solution and Operations Cloud, enhance automation and operational efficiency, setting it apart from traditional incident management solutions.

Benefits

Health, AD&D, Disability, Vision, Life, and Dental Insurance

Paternity and Maternity Leave

Employee Assistance Program

PTO (Vacation / Personal Days)

Sick Time

Remote Work

Adoption Assistance

401(k)

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Flexible Spending Account

Student Loan Repayment Plan