Full-Time

VP of Sales

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Cyberhaven

Cyberhaven

11-50 employees

AI-driven cybersecurity for insider threat protection

Data & Analytics
Cybersecurity
AI & Machine Learning

Compensation Overview

$200kAnnually

Expert

Texas, USA + 1 more

More locations: Chicago, IL, USA

Candidates can be located in either Texas or Chicago.

Category
Strategic Account Management
Sales & Account Management
Required Skills
Sales

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Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • Located in Texas or Chicago
  • 10+ years experience selling Cybersecurity software (DLP, IRM, CASB)
  • Demonstrated track record of exceeding sales objectives leading enterprise security and networking sales teams by winning new business and driving substantial growth in Global 2000 accounts
  • Proven ability to build and drive sales teams in executing land and expand sales strategies to predictably expand accounts, culminating in being chosen as an enterprise standard
  • Demonstrated competence in effectively engaging and developing value based relationships with C-level executives
  • Minimum of 10-years leadership experience, including second line management, leading strategic software, preferably Key Account SaaS, teams
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to multitask, work cross-functionally within the organization, and thrive in a collaborative environment
  • Demonstrated sales methodologies (e.g MEDDICC, Strategic Selling etc.)
  • Experience working in a fast-paced, high growth software company where change is a constant
  • Excellent written & verbal communication skills required
  • Excellent presentation skills required
  • Ability to learn new technologies quickly required
Responsibilities
  • As well as identifying and working suitable end user opportunities, candidates will be required to drive both interest and enablement with existing channel partners as well as identifying and onboarding new partners (in conjunction with the Channels team)
  • Recruit, hire and develop a high performing enterprise security and networking software sales teams, including Account Executives and Enterprise System Engineers
  • Drive strategy and lead the Key Accounts team to consistently exceed quarterly and annual sales objectives
  • Develop and lead the plan to significantly increase the number of senior executive relationships with C-level executives in Key Accounts
  • Develop trust-based relationships with leaders across the business, including Product & Engineering, Marketing, Finance, Operations, Sales Engineering and Customer Success
  • Develop pricing and product competences in order to play leadership role in structuring, pursuing and winning large, complex deals
  • Successfully develop and execute across all disciplines of sales management, including Account/Territory/Opportunity planning, sales methodology execution, forecasting and professional development
  • Be a coach to the team in the execution of a solution-based sales process encompassing multiple groups within Global 2000 accounts
  • Proactively identify and address issues that inhibit growth in Key Accounts and expand portfolio in each account
  • Proactively develop key Channel Partner relationships at the executive level to ensure continued growth and over-achievement
  • Proactively plan and coach prospecting campaigns with team to ensure pipeline opportunities relative to quota are achieved for strong future revenue predictability
  • Maintain a 180-day rolling forecast as well as building, managing and measuring pipeline 6-12 months out
  • Lead and coach all aspects of the evaluation program or proof-of-concept with team
  • Understand competition in region and general business climate
  • Continually work on being self-taught as formal training in emerging technologies may not exist
  • Understand and be an expert at SaaS and Cloud selling economics

Cyberhaven protects businesses from insider threats using artificial intelligence to analyze data flow within organizations. Its technology prevents unauthorized data transfers and aids in internal investigations by providing a complete record of events. Additionally, it detects risky behavior in real-time, allowing for immediate intervention and coaching. The company's goal is to offer a comprehensive data security solution that combines various functions, ensuring sensitive information is safeguarded effectively.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$134.7M

Headquarters

Boston, Massachusetts

Founded

2015

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased demand for AI-driven security solutions due to shadow AI threats.
  • $88M Series C funding boosts expansion and growth in data detection and response market.
  • Appointment of Chris Bates as CSO enhances security strategy and operational efficiency.

What critics are saying

  • Shadow AI apps pose risks of data breaches and compliance violations.
  • Strategic shifts by new CSO Chris Bates may disrupt current operations.
  • Pressure to scale rapidly post-funding could lead to operational inefficiencies.

What makes Cyberhaven unique

  • Cyberhaven uses AI to protect against insider threats, a unique approach in cybersecurity.
  • Their data lineage technology provides context for accurate data classification and protection.
  • Combines data loss prevention, insider risk management, and cloud security in one platform.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Flexible Work Hours

Remote Work Options

Stock Options

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation

Career Advancement Opportunities

Team Building Events

Professional Development Budget

Paid Sick Leave

Company News

VentureBeat
Feb 17th, 2025
Shadow Ai: How Unapproved Ai Apps Are Compromising Security, And What You Can Do About It

Join our daily and weekly newsletters for the latest updates and exclusive content on industry-leading AI coverage. Learn MoreSecurity leaders and CISOs are discovering that a growing swarm of shadow AI apps has been compromising their networks, in some cases for over a year.They’re not the tradecraft of typical attackers. They are the work of otherwise trustworthy employees creating AI apps without IT and security department oversight or approval, apps designed to do everything from automating reports that were manually created in the past to using generative AI (genAI) to streamline marketing automation, visualization and advanced data analysis. Powered by the company’s proprietary data, shadow AI apps are training public domain models with private data.What’s shadow AI, and why is it growing?The wide assortment of AI apps and tools created in this way rarely, if ever, have guardrails in place. Shadow AI introduces significant risks, including accidental data breaches, compliance violations and reputational damage.It’s the digital steroid that allows those using it to get more detailed work done in less time, often beating deadlines. Entire departments have shadow AI apps they use to squeeze more productivity into fewer hours

PR Newswire
Jan 23rd, 2025
Cyberhaven Names Enterprise Security Veteran Chris Bates As Chief Security Officer

Former SentinelOne security leader to oversee company's security strategyPALO ALTO, Calif., Jan. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Cyberhaven , the AI-powered data security company, today announced the appointment of Chris Bates as its Chief Security Officer (CSO). Bates brings over two decades of experience developing and implementing security and business strategies for companies ranging from Series B startups to Fortune 100 corporations."At Cyberhaven, we're transforming how organizations protect their most critical data in a world increasingly driven by AI," said Howard Ting, CEO of Cyberhaven. "Chris Bates has a proven track record of building and scaling security strategies for hypergrowth companies, coupled with an unparalleled ability to align technical innovation with business priorities. His leadership will be instrumental as we continue redefining data security for the modern era."Bates joins Cyberhaven from SentinelOne, where he served as part of the executive leadership team, helping grow the company from a Series B startup to the largest cybersecurity IPO in history, raising $1.2 billion. At SentinelOne, Bates built and scaled security, IT, business application, and data teams, integrated acquisitions, and helped redefine the XDR product category by introducing real-time observability and automation that set a new standard for security operations.Earlier in his career, Bates held a senior role at Nike where he developed the first business operations processes for the CISO office

SiliconANGLE
Jun 12th, 2024
Cyberhaven reels in $88M for its data security platform

Cyberhaven reels in $88M for its data security platform - SiliconANGLE

Finsmes
Jun 11th, 2024
Cyberhaven Raises $88M in Series C Funding

Cyberhaven, a San Jose, CA-based company which specializes in data detection and response (DDR), raised $88M in Series C funding

Security Boulevard
Jan 3rd, 2022
Cyberhaven hired Howard Ting as CEO on Jun 1st 20'.

Howard Ting joined Cyberhaven as CEO in June 2020.