Manager, Sales Engineering - EMEA

Posted 12 Days Ago
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Hiring Remotely in UK
Remote
Senior level
Cloud • Security • Software
We don’t just have a mission, we are on a mission to be the safe source for open source.
The Role
The Manager of Sales Engineering for EMEA will collaborate with the International Sales Leader to develop technical sales strategies, manage a team of sales engineers, conduct product demonstrations, and enhance customer relationships. Responsibilities include hiring, setting performance goals, technical support, and creating customized solutions for clients in the EMEA region.
Summary Generated by Built In

Open Source has taken over the world of software development; however, the largest trade-off still persists: security. Companies spend an enormous amount of time and resources patching and fortifying open source software in order to ship with confidence & compliance. 

Founded by the industry's leading experts on open source software, security and cloud native development, Chainguard has built the largest library of open source software that is secure by default. Customers including Snowflake, Canva, and HPE rely on Chainguard to build securely with open source software across the organization.

Chainguard is the safe source for open source.

About Us

We live and breathe our company values:

We are customer obsessed - Our true advantage is the strength of our relationships with customers through collaboration, empathy, and responsiveness.  We establish trust as we educate, advocate, and listen to their needs.  Our focus is on delivering solutions to our customers that create value and make their lives better. 

We have a bias for intentional action - We’re a start-up and we need to move fast. However we need to move fast through intentional action to make sure we’re able to deliver quickly and efficiently on what is most impactful to our collective success.  We prioritize, plan, try things, and fail fast.  We think about how what we do impacts other teams and communicate our progress - owning the whole solution from start to finish. If we move fast enough, we can make two or three mistakes, learn, and correct them before competitors even make their first decision.

We don’t take ourselves too seriously (but we do serious work) - Though we are solving an important problem which takes focus and a degree of seriousness, we don’t take ourselves too seriously while we do.  We laugh, have fun, embrace uniqueness, and enjoy the journey. Together.

We trust each other and assume good intentions - We hire great team members and trust them to do their work. We’re transparent with data, news, and decisions - positive or negative - to empower team members to make well informed decisions. Showing up for each other fully means we celebrate each other’s accomplishments as well as give compassionate direct feedback when needed.  We always default to assuming good intentions.

What you'll do:

  • Partner with our International Sales Leader to help our customers evaluate and prove the value of our solution and develop and execute technical sales strategies and account plans for EMEA clients. 
  • Lead and manage a team of sales engineers, providing guidance, mentorship, and professional development opportunities.
  • Hiring/Staffing of Sales Engineers to support Chainguard’s EMEA business and its growth
  • Set performance goals and conduct regular performance evaluations:
  • Collaborate with the sales team to identify customer requirements and provide technical expertise during the sales process.
  • Conduct product demonstrations, technical presentations, and proof-of-concept trials to showcase product capabilities.
  • Design customized solutions that meet customer needs and requirements.
  • Develop technical proposals, including detailed specifications, architecture diagrams, and implementation plans.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers, acting as a trusted advisor.
  • Provide ongoing technical support and address any issues or concerns that arise during and after the sales process.
  • Stay current with industry trends, competitive products, and emerging technologies relevant to the EMEA region.
  • Provide feedback to product management on customer requirements and market demands
  • Work closely with product management, engineering, and marketing teams to ensure alignment of strategies with product capabilities.
  • Create and maintain technical sales collateral, including presentations, data sheets, and white papers pertinent to the EMEA business.
  • Track and report on key performance metrics, including Tech Wins/Losses, POV Time to Close, ARR 
  • Identify areas for staff improvement and implement corrective actions as needed.
  • Monitor expenses and ensure adherence to budgetary constraints

What we're looking for:

  • Minimum of 5+ years experience in a Sales Engineering Leadership supporting clients in EMEA.
  • Minimum of 4+ years  experience as a Sales Engineer supporting clients in the EMEA
    • Container technologies (Kubernetes, Serverless, Docker)
    • Cloud technology (AWS, Azure, Google, etc.)
    • Cloud security or containers security
  • Experience with MEDDPICC and or Command of the Message sales frameworks
  • Smart and passionate people that can persevere to success.
  • People acting as trusted advisors, able to build credibility with customers.
  • Strong team players committed to help and mentor their peers.



A few of the benefits we offer (for our full time employees):

  • Equity/stock options
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Remote work with flexible coworking and team meetup opportunities
  • Home office and internet stipend
  • 100% health/dental/vision insurance coverage for you and your family
  • Monthly Wellness budget

If your experience is close but doesn’t fulfill all requirements, please apply. Chainguard is on a mission to build the best team. To achieve our goal, we are focused on hiring “Guardians'' with unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.

Chainguard is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

For US based roles - Chainguard participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with employee Form I-9 Information to confirm authorization to work in the U.S. Chainguard, Inc. only uses E-Verify once a candidate has accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. If E-Verify cannot confirm that an employee is authorized to work, Chainguard, Inc. will give the employee written instructions and an opportunity to contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so the employee can begin to resolve the issue before any adverse employment action is taken. For more information about your right to work, please see the Notice of Right to Work.

By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Chainguard will process your personal data in accordance with Chainguard’s Privacy Policy.

Top Skills

Cloud Native Development
Open Source Software
Sales Engineering
The Company
HQ: Kirkland, WA
220 Employees
Remote Workplace
Year Founded: 2021

What We Do

Chainguard is the secure foundation for building with open source software. The company's portfolio of secure, minimal container images helps organizations embrace a new culture of software development where starting left with security, not shifting left, is the reality. Chainguard was founded by the industry's leading experts on software supply chain security, open source, software, and cloud-native development. We aren't a traditional security vendor. It's container images provide secure-by-default infrastructure that introduces zero friction to developer workflows. That's why developers love and CISOS trust Chainguard.

Its customers include Fortune 500 enterprises and leading technology and security companies, including Anduril, Canva, Domino Data Lab, Checkmarx, HPE, GitLab, Snowflake, and Wiz. Chainguard is venture-backed by leading investors, including Amplify, IVP, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Redpoint Ventures, Sequoia, and Spark Capital.

Why Work With Us

Security is our mission, but having fun is our mantra. Since our founding, we've increased +1M memes, sung 900+ hours of Kubernetes-themed karaoke, and created 774+ whacky Slack emojis. Beyond this, Chainguard's innovation and leadership in open source and software supply chain security has been recognized by industry leaders.

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