As a global leader in cybersecurity, CrowdStrike protects the people, processes and technologies that drive modern organizations. Since 2011, our mission hasn’t changed — we’re here to stop breaches, and we’ve redefined modern security with the world’s most advanced AI-native platform. Our customers span all industries, and they count on CrowdStrike to keep their businesses running, their communities safe and their lives moving forward. We’re also a mission-driven company. We cultivate a culture that gives every CrowdStriker both the flexibility and autonomy to own their careers. We’re always looking to add talented CrowdStrikers to the team who have limitless passion, a relentless focus on innovation and a fanatical commitment to our customers, our community and each other. Ready to join a mission that matters? The future of cybersecurity starts with you.
About the Role:
We are seeking to hire a Vice President of Field Sales, who will oversee our Strategics segment. Reporting up to you will be a team of Regional Sr. Sales Directors in the East Region that will help push initiatives and achieve company sales targets.
What You'll Do:
Provide management oversight to your team within the Region to drive all pertinent issues related to sales strategy and goal attainment.
Participate in strategic planning sessions with the sales management team on a quarterly and annual basis.
Communicate corporate strategy to employees within your Region.
Plan and direct activities including planning and implementing forecasts, marketing program development, relationship development, customer satisfaction and collateral material development and distribution.
Establish short-term and long-term goals and quotas in line with objectives.
Identify needed resources for supporting sales strategy and develop a proposed budget for Senior Management review.
Select, develop, and evaluate personnel to ensure sales goals are met.
Keep senior leadership informed of key issues and changes which may impact expected business results.
What You'll Need:
5+ years of experience in leading/managing senior sales teams with a complex product and solution sales approach.
Ability to sell in direct touch approach and via the channel.
Proven track records in working with multimillion-dollar targets.
Expert knowledge of the full sales cycle and working at C-Level.
Background in selling Security or SaaS products is a plus.
Technical aptitude and ability to learn new concepts quickly.
Experience working with Salesforce.com or other CRM is a plus.
Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Second-line management experience essential
Strong verbal and written communications skills, including presentation skills.
Passionate relationship building and negotiating skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with functional peers across functions including the Channel, Marketing, Sales Operations, System Engineering, Services Customer Support, and Product Development.
Strong understanding of Cybersecurity technologies and competitive offerings in the marketplace.
Experience with target account selling, solution selling, and/or consultative sales techniques.
An aptitude for understanding how technology products and solutions solve business problems.
Experience in leading multiple teams in various locations with a track record of exceeding assigned sales quotas.
Demonstrating experience working with Sales organizations and technical teams.
Experience with developing budgets and predicting project costs.
Ability to foster a positive work environment and attitude.
Ability to work remotely and able and willing to travel.
Management Skills:
This individual uses their management and technical skills to develop, modify and execute company policies that affect operations and may have a companywide effect.
The scope of responsibility for this person includes implementing strategic policies and establishing and adhering to budgets, schedules, work plans, and performance requirements.
May act as an advisor or subject matter expert. • Sets revenue targets and ensures targets are met.
Hire, train and manage a team of highly motivated and successful senior sales professionals.
Ensure the team is hitting all metrics and quotas across regions.
Successfully forecast team revenue numbers.
Prepare and execute a thorough business plan.
Reporting on sales activity and forecast to senior sales management.
CrowdStrike, Inc. is committed to fair compensation practices. The salary range for this position in the U.S. is $200,000 - 340,000 per year + bonus + equity + benefits. A candidate’s salary is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and location.
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Benefits of Working at CrowdStrike:
Market leader in compensation and equity awards
Comprehensive physical and mental wellness programs
Competitive vacation and holidays for recharge
Paid parental and adoption leaves
Professional development opportunities for all employees regardless of level or role
Employee Networks, geographic neighborhood groups, and volunteer opportunities to build connections
Vibrant office culture with world class amenities
Great Place to Work Certified™ across the globe
CrowdStrike is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where everyone is valued for who they are and empowered to succeed. We support veterans and individuals with disabilities through our affirmative action program.
CrowdStrike is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or family status, veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by law. We base all employment decisions--including recruitment, selection, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, promotions, transfers, lay-offs, return from lay-off, terminations and social/recreational programs--on valid job requirements.
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Skills Required
- 5+ years leading/managing senior sales teams with complex product and solution sales
- Ability to sell via direct touch and through channel partners
- Proven track record with multimillion-dollar targets
- Expert knowledge of full sales cycle and experience engaging at C-Level
- Background in selling Security or SaaS products
- Technical aptitude and ability to learn new concepts quickly
- Experience working with Salesforce.com or other CRM
- Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Second-line management experience
- Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills
- Strong relationship building and negotiating skills
- Ability to work collaboratively across Channel, Marketing, Sales Operations, Systems Engineering, Services, Customer Support, and Product
- Strong understanding of cybersecurity technologies and competitive offerings
- Experience with target account selling, solution selling, and consultative sales techniques
- Experience leading multiple teams in various locations with a track record of exceeding quotas
- Experience developing budgets and predicting project costs
- Ability to foster a positive work environment and attitude
- Ability to work remotely and willing to travel
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CrowdStrike Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity grants (RSUs) and an ESPP with a lookback feature are presented as meaningful components that can materially boost total compensation beyond base and bonus. Feedback suggests these ownership programs are a core strength of the package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Unlimited or generous PTO, paid holidays, and flexible scheduling are emphasized, with strong references to vacation and time‑off policies. Remote‑first norms support planning and usage of time away.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is described as 12 weeks for primary caregivers and 8 weeks for secondary caregivers, alongside adoption and fertility assistance. A post‑parental return‑to‑work program is also referenced.
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What We Do
CrowdStrike has redefined security with the world’s most advanced cloud-native platform that protects and enables the people, processes and technologies that drive modern enterprise. Tested and proven, the world's largest organizations trust CrowdStrike to stop breaches with unparalleled protection against the most sophisticated cyberattacks. The CrowdStrike culture has been built upon our Core Values since the day we began. We are Fanatical About the Customer, Relentlessly Focused on Innovation and believe that our Limitless Passion drives Unlimited Potential for every CrowdStriker. As a purpose-built remote-first company, we believe cultivating a connected culture for every employee, no matter where they are in the world, is a key ingredient in building a high-performing, diverse team. We don’t have a mission statement. We’re on a mission—to stop breaches. Ready to join a mission that matters?
Why Work With Us
We have a culture that celebrates achievement, encourages flexibility and innovation and thrives on teamwork. We all work towards a single mission: to stop breaches. This common goal drives a sense of community and connection among our people across the globe.
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