Area VP Sales, EMEA Central (Germany, Switzerland, Benelux)
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Semperis is hiring an Area Vice President of Sales, EMEA Central (Germany, Switzerland, Benelux) to lead a five to eight person Enterprise Sales Directors team, reporting to the VP of Sales EMEA, and prioritizing net new ARR while guiding a cybersecurity startup sales environment. This role demands deep cybersecurity industry knowledge, enterprise selling prowess, and a strong channel partner network, with about 20 to 30 percent travel and a mandate to build annual plans and forecasts and close complex regional deals through collaboration with marketing, development, channel, tech, and product. Hybrid work within 45 miles of an office is available. To apply, tailor your resume to show ARR growth, leadership, and stakeholder collaboration; highlight startup scaling and quantify results. If accommodations are needed, contact Anna Taylor.
At Semperis, our mission is to be a Force for Good. Starting with being a great place to work. We believe that when people feel valued, supported, and empowered, they do their best work. That’s why we focus on creating an employee experience rooted in purpose, growth, and balance. Semperis has been recognized as one of America’s Fastest-Growing Cybersecurity Companies by the Inc. 5000, a DUNS 100 Top Startup to Work For, and a multi-year Inc. Best Workplace awardee.
What we are looking for:
We are looking for an experienced Area Vice President of Sales, EMEA Central (Germany, Switzerland, Benelux) to join our EMEA Sales team.
What you will be doing:
As an Area Vice President at Semperis, you will be an essential member of our Sales leadership team.
You will report to the VP of Sales EMEA and be responsible for coaching and development of a team of 5 to 8 Enterprise Sales Directors selling Semperis software solutions in their respective territories. Emphasis will be placed upon generating net new ARR (Annual Recurring Revenue) according to established company goals.
This person should have experience in the Cybersecurity industry and start-up sales leadership.
Lead a high performing team through effective mentorship and guidance
Collaborate with marketing and other departments to develop effective strategies for team success
Develop an annual sales plan in support of regional growth as well as planning and managing sales forecasts and communicating progress against targets regularly
Attract top talent and build the sales organization to achieve growth goals
Be deeply involved in the region’s complex deals to help negotiate and close in a timely manner.
Build strong internal collaborative relationships with business development, marketing, channel, technical, and product teams.
What you will bring to the table:
Cybersecurity industry experience
Proven leadership experience in high performing sales teams
Understanding of the information security channel network of partners
Extensive knowledge of selling to Enterprise clients
Ability to travel (about 20-30%)
Startup organization background
Why Join Semperis?
You’ll be part of a global team on the front lines of cybersecurity innovation. At Semperis, we celebrate curiosity, integrity, and people who take initiative. If you’re someone who sees the glass as half full, embraces challenges as growth opportunities, and values a healthy balance between work and life—we’d love to meet you.
**Semperis maintains office locations in several cities across the globe. Candidates who reside within 45 miles of one of our offices—or where the job description specifies a required location—will follow our hybrid work model. This includes working onsite some days per week and remotely the remaining days.