Cognyte

Sales Director

Cognyte

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Remote • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United States

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Job Level

Lead

Tech Stack

Cyber Security

About the role

  • Define and execute the go-to-market (GTM) strategy for DRPS and CTI in the U.S.
  • Build and optimize sales processes to support both transactional and consultative enterprise sales motions
  • Provide hands-on coaching to Account Executives; manage pipelines, deals, and forecasts with discipline
  • Hire, lead, and develop a high-performing team of 2–3 Account Executives
  • Set clear KPIs, monitor team progress, and implement improvement plans
  • Own bookings targets and drive consistent overachievement
  • Identify and develop new enterprise opportunities in targeted verticals (financial, retail, healthcare, government)
  • Collaborate with Marketing, Product, and Customer Success to refine messaging and support pipeline growth
  • Engage with key customers and prospects as an executive sponsor in complex deals
  • Work closely with GM and Product teams to provide field feedback and align direct sales with channel/partner strategies

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity sales
  • At least 2 years in a sales leadership or director role
  • Proven success in building and scaling sales teams within mid-size or high-growth B2B tech companies
  • Experience selling cyber threat intelligence, DRP/DRPS, threat detection, or SaaS-based security solutions
  • Strong understanding of the U.S. cybersecurity market and enterprise buying centers
  • Track record of meeting/exceeding sales targets
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and leadership skills
  • Hunter mentality and strong leadership capabilities
  • Experience with Salesforce, HubSpot, or similar tools
  • Ability to manage and coach Account Executives and handle pipelines, deals, and forecasts

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
cybersecurity salessales leadershipbuilding sales teamsscaling sales teamscyber threat intelligencethreat detectionSaaS-based security solutionssales targetspipeline managementforecasting
Soft skills
communication skillspresentation skillsleadership skillscoachingteam developmentKPI monitoringstrategic thinkingcollaborationcustomer engagementhunter mentality
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