Regional Sales Director, Bay Area

Job Description

ZeroFox is seeking an ambitious and driven Regional Sales Director for the Bay Area to spearhead our sales initiatives in this dynamic market. In this critical role, you will focus on expanding ZeroFox's footprint within the cybersecurity landscape, forging relationships with key accounts and driving revenue growth. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of cybersecurity solutions, combined with a proven ability to sell effectively and engage with C-level executives.

Role and responsibilities

• Develop and implement a strategic sales plan to achieve annual revenue goals and market penetration in the Bay Area region.
• Identify and cultivate new business opportunities by prospecting, qualifying leads, and managing the sales process through to closure.
• Build strong relationships with key decision-makers in target organizations, understanding their business needs and aligning ZeroFox solutions to meet those needs.
• Monitor and analyze market trends, competitor activities, and customer feedback to inform sales strategies and tactics.
• Collaborate with marketing and technical teams to create and deliver compelling presentations and demonstrations of ZeroFox solutions.
• Maintain accurate records of sales forecasts, performance metrics, and activity reporting within the CRM system.

Requirements

• A minimum of 7-10 years of demonstrated success in B2B sales, particularly in the cybersecurity or technology sectors, with a history of exceeding sales targets.

• An established network of contacts within the Bay Area technology and cybersecurity community.
• Strong understanding of the cybersecurity landscape, including current challenges, trends, and best practices.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage C-level executives and deliver persuasive sales presentations.
• Proficiency in managing complex sales cycles and developing effective sales strategies tailored to client needs.
• Ability to maintain a robust sales pipeline and accurately forecast sales performance.
• Fluency in English is required; additional language skills are a plus.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities, with a penchant for prioritizing tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of self-motivation and initiative to achieve ambitious sales goals.
• Willingness to travel as needed to meet clients and participate in industry events.
• Experience with CRM tools such as Salesforce and collaboration tools like Google Workspace.
• A ability to operate independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams when necessary.

Desired qualifications and skills

• A proactive and competitive mindset with a strong desire to succeed.
• Thorough knowledge of current and emerging cybersecurity threats and required countermeasures.
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing market conditions and internal business priorities.
• A thrill for challenges and a commitment to problem-solving.
• Familiarity with Threat Intelligence and its implications for organizations.
• Strong analytical skills to assess sales data and derive meaningful insights.
• Experience in working with executive teams and negotiating contracts.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Community-driven culture with employee events
• Generous time off
• Comprehensive health benefits & 401(k) plan plus matching
• Respectful and nourishing work environment, where every opinion is heard and everyone is encouraged to be an active part of the organizational culture

About us

ZeroFox is on a mission to make the internet safer for all. Innovation is at our core – we are relentless in the pursuit of finding new ways to disrupt external cyber threats on the surface, deep, and dark web. ZeroFox offers the only unified cybersecurity platform combining advanced AI analytics, digital risk and privacy protection, full-spectrum threat intelligence, and a robust portfolio of breach, incident and takedown response capabilities to protect customers from growing threats across the external attack surface. It’s a great time to join us in the Fox Den – with fresh private equity funding, expanding investments in AI, a people-first culture, and centers of excellence around the world, we’re growing like never before. If you’re looking for a mission-oriented, customer-focused, collaborative team and ready to take the fight to the adversary, apply to join us in the Den today.

Equal Opportunity

We aim to build a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We embrace inclusion and ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, military or veteran status, or any other personal characteristic.