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Bitdefender

Malware protection software via machine learning

Regional Sales Manager - Government & Defense

Field SalesConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeParis, FranceNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 8 years of experience selling enterprise cybersecurity solutions.
  • Strong experience within the French public sector.
  • A proven record of closing complex strategic deals.
  • Knowledge of French procurement processes.
  • Fluency in French and English.
  • Enterprise sales leadership.
  • Executive communication.
  • Strategic planning.
  • Negotiation.
  • Commercial acumen.
  • Partner management.
  • Cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

  • Own strategic sales across central government, ministries, the ANSSI ecosystem, defense, local authorities, healthcare, utilities, transportation, and public research organizations.
  • Develop long-term account strategies for France's largest government customers.
  • Deliver quarterly and annual revenue targets.
  • Build and maintain a healthy qualified pipeline.
  • Manage complex multi-stakeholder sales cycles.
  • Lead executive customer engagements.
  • Drive large strategic cybersecurity opportunities.
  • Develop trusted relationships with CIOs, CISOs, procurement leaders, security directors, digital transformation executives, and government leadership.
  • Develop business with Capgemini, Sopra Steria, Orange Cyberdefense, Atos / Eviden, Thales, Airbus, Naval Group, and local public-sector integrators.
  • Lead participation in UGAP contracts, government procurement frameworks, defense opportunities, and national cybersecurity initiatives.
  • Coordinate internal proposal teams to maximize win rates.
  • Partner with Government Affairs, Marketing, Product, MDR, Sales Engineering, and Executive Leadership.
  • Convert policy relationships into commercial opportunities.

Desired Qualifications

  • Background selling XDR, MDR, endpoint security, cloud security, threat intelligence, digital sovereignty, or cyber resilience solutions.

About the Company

Bitdefender

Malware protection software via machine learning

Bitdefender is a cybersecurity company that protects people and organizations by offering a range of security products and services. Its offerings cover prevention, hardening, risk management, and incident analytics for government bodies, large enterprises, SMEs, and individuals, sold through a global network of partners. The company uses advanced machine learning and deep learning to detect malware and other online threats, continuously updating its technology through rapid research and development. Bitdefender distinguishes itself with a strong emphasis on R&D, demonstrated by hundreds of engineers and researchers and a high patent output over the past few years, as well as its broad global reach. The company’s goal is to keep families and businesses safe online by delivering reliable, AI-powered security solutions and ongoing threat intelligence, across countries and sectors.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Private
Total funding
$13.3M
Headquarters
Bucharest, Romania
Founded
2001

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