Full-Time

Sales Manager

Federal Sales, Civilian Majors

Updated on 1/16/2025

Crowdstrike

Crowdstrike

5,001-10,000 employees

Cloud-native endpoint security solutions provider

Enterprise Software
Cybersecurity

Compensation Overview

$130k - $190kAnnually

+ Variable Compensation + Equity

Senior, Expert

Remote in USA

Preferred residence in a Major US Hub, preferably Washington DC Region, Mid-Atlantic or East.

Category
Field Sales
Sales & Account Management
Required Skills
Salesforce
Requirements
  • 10+ years of solution selling experience with 3+ years’ experience selling software security and/or infrastructure products within the Federal Government and Civilian Community.
  • Strong understanding of Cybersecurity, Cloud and SaaS technologies and competitive offerings in the marketplace.
  • Demonstrated history of exceeding booking and revenue targets.
  • Successful experience with target account selling, solution selling, and/or consultative sales techniques.
  • Must be aggressive, a self-starter with an ability to build executive relationships, articulate CrowdStrike’s product and business strategies, and create the demand that makes deals.
  • Must have an aptitude for understanding how technology products and solutions solve business problems and an ability to explain complicated concepts to a variety of audiences and skill levels.
  • Strong problem solving skills, ability to analyze complex multivariate problems and use a systematic approach to gain swift resolution.
  • Recognized experience developing relationships with senior executives.
  • Excellent communication (written and verbal) and presentation skills; both internally and externally.
  • Strong time management, organizational and decision-making skills.
  • Ability to work remotely and be able and willing to travel on short notice.
  • Self-motivated ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Possess the drive to succeed and to participate in the growth of an exciting, fast-paced startup.
  • BA/BS or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Responsibilities
  • Run a Federal/Civilian sales territory including pipeline development, territory planning, account planning, forecasting, quota attainment, sales presentations, and short term, mid-term, long-term opportunity management.
  • Establish access and maintain active relationships with key Federal/ Civilian decision makers (across all IT and senior executive levels) in industry, partners, and customers to drive all pertinent issues related to sales strategy and goal attainment.
  • Identify, develop and execute account strategy to close new business opportunities and expanding 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.
  • Collaborate with operative peers across functions (including the Field Sales, Channel, Marketing, Sales Operations, System Engineering, Services, Customer Support, and Product Development) to create visibility with target accounts and drive engagement of target 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 and MEDDPICC.

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. CrowdStrike serves a diverse clientele, including many Fortune 100 companies, and operates on a subscription-based model, offering various service levels and premium options like proactive threat hunting. The company is recognized as a leader in the cybersecurity industry, noted for its effectiveness in threat detection and endpoint security.

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

  • CrowdStrike's partnership with SHI International reached a $1 billion milestone, boosting market presence.
  • The company recovered $30 billion in market value after a major outage, showing resilience.
  • CrowdStrike's proactive approach to insider threats enhances organizational security management.

What critics are saying

  • Adversarial AI techniques pose a significant threat, potentially outpacing traditional defense mechanisms.
  • The rise in synthetic identity fraud and deepfake technologies challenges identity-based attack protection.
  • CrowdStrike's recent tech outage indicates potential vulnerabilities in system updates.

What makes Crowdstrike unique

  • CrowdStrike's Falcon platform integrates AI to enhance SOC decision-making and streamline workflows.
  • The company offers comprehensive Insider Risk Services to manage internal security threats effectively.
  • CrowdStrike is recognized as a leader in container security, showcasing its advanced 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