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Upwind Security

Regional Sales Director, Commercial - West

Upwind Security

Regional Sales Director to build and scale Upwind's Commercial sales team across the Western region. Driving revenue growth and establishing category leadership in cloud security.

Posted 7/16/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading and scaling high-performing Commercial Account Executive teams within high-growth SaaS or cybersecurity environments, with a strong focus on exceeding revenue targets and executing disciplined sales processes. Possesses a deep understanding of cloud security concepts and methodologies, enabling effective engagement with C-level stakeholders and strategic deal closures.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Sales Team LeadershipRevenue Target AchievementEnterprise Sales ExperienceSales Methodology ExpertiseCloud Security Knowledge

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Hard Skills
Sales Strategy DevelopmentPipeline ManagementForecasting AccuracySales Cycle ManagementRecruitment and Talent RetentionMEDDPICC MethodologyCRM HygieneData-Driven Insights
Soft Skills
Coaching and MentoringExecutive PresenceCollaborationAdaptability
Tools & Technologies
Salesforce (SFDC)
Industry Keywords
SaaSCybersecurityCloudDevOpsC-Level Engagement

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
CloudCyber SecuritySFDC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Build, lead, and scale a high-performing team of Commercial Account Executives across the West region
  • Develop and execute a regional sales strategy to exceed revenue targets and drive consistent pipeline generation
  • Coach, mentor, and develop AEs through all stages of the sales cycle, elevating overall team performance and execution
  • Personally engage in and help close strategic, high-value enterprise deals
  • Establish strong relationships with C-level executives and key stakeholders within target accounts
  • Partner cross-functionally with Marketing, Sales Engineering, Customer Success, and Channel teams to drive alignment and revenue growth
  • Drive a disciplined sales process, including pipeline management, forecasting accuracy, and qualification methodologies (e.g. MEDDPICC)
  • Build and expand relationships with channel partners and ecosystem players to accelerate regional growth
  • Provide regular, data-driven insights and forecasting to executive leadership
  • Help shape and refine Upwind’s go-to-market strategy based on customer and market feedback.

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Proven experience leading and scaling Commercial sales teams in high-growth SaaS or cybersecurity companies
  • Track record of consistently exceeding regional or team revenue targets
  • Strong background selling to enterprise customers in Cloud / Security / DevOps environments
  • Demonstrated ability to recruit, hire, and retain top sales talent
  • Experience leading complex, multi-threaded sales cycles and closing strategic deals
  • Deep understanding of sales methodologies (e.g. MEDDPICC) and disciplined pipeline management
  • Strong executive presence with the ability to engage and influence C-level stakeholders
  • Data-driven mindset with a commitment to forecast accuracy and CRM hygiene (SFDC)
  • Highly collaborative, adaptable, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, early-stage startup environment
  • Strong understanding of cloud security concepts, technologies, and market landscape.

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Flexible work hours
  • Paid time off