Isovalent, now part of Cisco, is the company founded by the creators of Cilium and eBPF. Cisco Isovalent builds open-source software and enterprise solutions solving networking, security, and observability needs for modern cloud-native infrastructure. The flagship technology, Cilium, is the choice of numerous, industry-leading, global organizations. 

Who you will work with

 Are you passionate about selling cutting edge technology to large enterprise companies? Come join one of the most exciting startups in the Kubernetes space, Isovalent, the company behind the game changing eBPF and Cilium projects. We are a team of highly passionate technologists, with a big vision to transform an entire industry. We believe deeply in Open Source, and value the diverse community around it. We also aim to provide significant value to our customers with our value-added enterprise offering. Our Cilium Enterprise platform delivers unparalleled identity-aware networking, observability, and security for Kubernetes and beyond.

About this role

 Isovalent is seeking Enterprise Account Executives to drive revenue for its game changing Cilium Enterprise solution. This is a quota-carrying hunter sales role targeting enterprises looking for next generation networking, observability and security for their microservices and cloud-native applications. Demand for our offering has skyrocketed over the past 12 months as customers realize that legacy tools simply don’t cut it in the new stack. Kubernetes and containers require purpose-built solutions designed for the cloud. Cilium is already the technology of choice for leading brands such as Google, Adobe, Capital One, Gitlab, Datadog, and many more, and we are just getting started.

 What you will do

Define and execute sales plans for your assigned territoryForecast, meet, and exceed quotaThrough a combination of inbound and outbound leads, develop and manage a high-velocity, ARR funnelCollaborate on and improve all aspects of the sales cycle, including product, support, and sales engineeringConvey Isovalent key value drivers and differentiators to prospects and customersUnderstand the competitive market, being familiar with competing companies and their offerings

Minimum Qualifications:

3–5 years of IT sales experienceAlignment with Isovalent’s open source valuesDomain experience with one or more of the following required: Compute platforms (Kubernetes, VMware, Pivotal, Openstack, Docker, AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), Monitoring software, Data Center SecurityStrong track record consistently overachieving sales targetsAbility to learn new products and processes quicklyCompetitive/DrivenExcellent communication skills verbal and written, team playerEntrepreneurial — Willing to go the extra mile, strong work ethic, resourceful, “get it done” attitude

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience selling to Cloud Native platform teamsPassion and desire to work in a startup culture directly impacting the growth of the companyA strong sales aptitude and fundamental understanding of the sales processA sound, tech-savvy business acumen and the ability to articulate a compelling value proposition in a complex and evolving business environmentAbility to thrive in an agile environment with an ever-evolving set of solutionsOrganized

Why Cisco?

#WeAreCisco. We are all unique, but collectively we bring our talents to work as a team, to develop innovative technology and power a more inclusive, digital future for everyone. How do we do it? Well, for starters – with people like you!

Nearly every internet connection around the world touches Cisco. We’re the Internet’s optimists. Our technology makes sure the data traveling at light speed across connections does so securely, yet it’s not what we make but what we make happen which marks us out. We’re helping those who work in the health service to connect with patients and each other; schools, colleges, and universities to teach in even the most challenging of times. We’re helping businesses of all shapes and sizes to connect with their employees and customers in new ways, providing people with access to the digital skills they need and connecting the most remote parts of the world – whether through 5G, or otherwise.

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