Full-Time

Specialist Sales Manager

Counter Adversary Operations

Posted on 1/3/2025

Crowdstrike

Crowdstrike

5,001-10,000 employees

Cloud-native endpoint security solutions provider

Enterprise Software
Cybersecurity

Compensation Overview

$105k - $200kAnnually

+ Variable Compensation + Equity

Mid, Senior

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

Remote in USA

Category
Field Sales
Sales & Account Management
Required Skills
Lead Generation

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Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • 4+ years of high achievement selling enterprise platform solutions into one of the following markets (Cyber threat intelligence, cyber threat hunting, adversary emulation, SIEM, cybersecurity)
  • Ability to adapt, thrive and excel in a fast-moving, nimble environment
  • Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills and ability to skillfully interact with technical stakeholders as well as executive decision makers
  • Success in owning and running the entire sales cycle from lead generation to close with a disciplined approach / methodology (MEDDPICC, MEDDIC, Challenger, Sandler, etc)
  • Comfortable selling in a team environment
  • History and reputable track record of exceeding goals and sales quotas – high achiever!
  • Consultative sales approach – ability to challenge companies/businesses to think differently and provide thought leadership
  • Hunter’s mindset – ability to proactively uncover and develop new opportunities with cold accounts and existing business customers
  • Outstanding organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks to meet deadlines
  • Self-starter able to work independently but also team oriented – work together, win together attitude
  • Excellent problem resolution skills – resourceful and constructive.
Responsibilities
  • Identify, develop, and execute account strategy to close new business opportunities and expand revenue with customers across the assigned region; independently and cooperatively
  • Scope, negotiate, and bring to closure agreements to exceed booking and revenue quota targets
  • Target and gain access to decision makers in key prospect accounts in the assigned territory
  • Establish access and maintain existing relationships with key decision makers (typically at the CIO and CISO, and Director/VP level) in industry, partners, and customer accounts to drive all pertinent issues related to sales strategy and revenue attainment
  • Collaborate with peers with cross-functional teams (including the Field Sales, Channels & Alliances, Marketing, Sales Operations, Sales Engineering, Services, Customer Support, and Product Management) to create visibility with target accounts and drive engagement of prospects at both the individual contributor and executive level
  • Work cooperatively with partners to leverage their established account presence and relationships
  • Capture, maintain, and disseminate accurate and relevant prospect information using Salesforce.com.

CrowdStrike specializes in cybersecurity, focusing on protecting businesses from cyber threats through cloud-native endpoint security solutions. Their main product, the Falcon platform, includes services like Falcon Pro, which replaces traditional antivirus with next-generation antivirus that integrates threat intelligence, Falcon Insight for endpoint detection and response, and Falcon Device Control to manage connected devices. Unlike many competitors, CrowdStrike's services are subscription-based, allowing clients to choose different levels of protection based on their needs. The company serves a diverse clientele, including many Fortune 100 companies, and is recognized as a leader in the cybersecurity field, known for its effectiveness in threat detection and response.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$468M

Headquarters

Austin, Texas

Founded

2011

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

-1%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Partnership with Cognizant enhances CrowdStrike's market reach and AI-native security solutions.
  • Recovery of $30 billion in market value demonstrates resilience and crisis management.
  • Participation in Davos positions CrowdStrike as a global cybersecurity thought leader.

What critics are saying

  • Rapid advancement of AI-powered cyber attacks challenges CrowdStrike's endpoint security solutions.
  • Increasing cloud exploitation cases test CrowdStrike's ability to protect against sophisticated attacks.
  • Major tech outage highlights risk of operational failures impacting reputation and stability.

What makes Crowdstrike unique

  • CrowdStrike's Falcon platform offers cloud-native endpoint security solutions, setting it apart from competitors.
  • The company serves 44 of the Fortune 100, showcasing its strong market presence.
  • CrowdStrike's proactive threat hunting services provide advanced threat detection capabilities.

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Benefits

Competitive Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Remote-friendly culture

Market leader in compensation and equity awards

Competitive vacation and flexible working arrangements

Comprehensive health benefits + 401k plan

Paid Parental Leave, including adoption

Wellness programs

Professional development and mentorship opportunities

Open offices have stocked kitchens, coffee, soda and treats

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