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Chainguard

Chainguard

51-200 employees

Conducts supply chain risk audits and assessments

Consulting
Enterprise Software
Cybersecurity
Crypto & Web3

Junior, Mid

Remote in UK

Category
Business Development
Business & Strategy
Required Skills
Sales
Communications
Lead Generation
Cold Calling
Hubspot
Salesforce
Marketing
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field.
  • 1-3 years of experience in sales, lead generation, or business development, within the cloud native, cybersecurity or devops industry.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and relationships with prospects and clients.
  • Proficiency in using CRM systems, preferably HubSpot CRM or Salesforce, and other sales enablement tools.
  • Excellent research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and able to work independently in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to meet or exceed sales targets and KPIs.
  • Familiarity with cybersecurity concepts, products, and services is a strong plus.
Responsibilities
  • Prospect and identify potential clients in the security sales market using various lead generation techniques, such as cold calling, emailing, social media outreach, and attending industry events.
  • Conduct thorough research on prospects to identify their specific security needs, pain points, and decision-makers.
  • Generate a consistent pipeline of high-quality leads by meeting or exceeding weekly and monthly targets.
  • Qualify leads by understanding their business requirements and matching them with our security solutions and services.
  • Schedule meetings and product demos for the sales team with qualified prospects.
  • Collaborate with the sales team to develop and implement targeted sales strategies for specific industries, regions, or clients.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of prospects, leads, and customer interactions in the CRM system.
  • Stay current on industry trends, competitor offerings, and emerging security technologies to better position our solutions to prospects.
  • Attend sales training sessions and participate in team meetings to continuously improve sales skills and product knowledge.
  • Provide feedback to marketing and product teams based on prospect and customer interactions to help refine messaging and improve product offerings.

Chainguard specializes in managing risks in supply chains, particularly for software supply chains. The company conducts audits to identify risks and provides detailed reports with recommendations for improvement. They offer a curated base container image distro, which allows businesses to adopt secure software packages easily, and also provide supply chain observability services to track software origins and dependencies. Chainguard's goal is to help businesses effectively mitigate supply chain risks and enhance their overall security.

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$116M

Headquarters

Kirkland, Washington

Founded

2021

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

18%

1 year growth

88%

2 year growth

238%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Chainguard's recent $61 million Series B funding round indicates strong investor confidence and provides ample resources for growth and innovation.
  • The company's rapid headcount growth and strategic partnerships position it well for scaling operations and expanding market reach.
  • Innovations like the Speranza software signing system demonstrate Chainguard's leadership in advancing supply chain security technologies.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive landscape in supply chain risk management and cybersecurity is intense, requiring continuous innovation to maintain a competitive edge.
  • Economic uncertainties and a slowdown in VC investments could impact future funding opportunities and growth prospects.

What makes Chainguard unique

  • Chainguard's focus on software supply chain risk management and observability sets it apart from traditional supply chain risk management firms.
  • Their curated base container image distro offers a unique, secure, and efficient solution for businesses to manage their software supply chains.
  • Partnerships with organizations like Second Front Systems and contributions to open-source security initiatives highlight Chainguard's commitment to industry standards and innovation.