Sentra · 3 months ago
Director Sales Engineering
Sentra is dedicated to revolutionizing the way organizations approach data security. They are seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Sales Engineering to lead a team of sales engineers, drive revenue growth, and ensure successful implementations of their innovative solutions.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud SecurityCyber SecurityNetwork SecuritySaaS
Responsibilities
Lead and mentor a team of sales engineers to effectively demonstrate the capabilities and benefits of Sentra's products and services
Collaborate closely with the product team to provide insights from the field and influence the product roadmap to better meet customer needs
Collaborate closely with the sales and marketing teams to develop and execute strategic plans for achieving sales objectives
Build strong relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, partners, and internal teams, to drive customer satisfaction and retention
Provide technical expertise and guidance throughout the sales cycle, from initial discovery to post-sales support
Stay current on industry trends and competitor offerings to inform product development and sales strategies
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in sales engineering or technical sales roles, in the cybersecurity or data management industry
Experience with public cloud providers (AWS, GCP and Azure), as well as DevOps tools such as CloudFormation and Terraform
Proven track record of exceeding sales targets and driving revenue growth
Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate others
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
Deep understanding of data security principles and technologies
Preferred
Familiarity with regulatory compliance frameworks - an advantage
Company
Sentra
Sentra is a cloud-native data security platform that utilizes AI to automatically discover and classify data.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$103MKey Investors
Key 1 CapitalStandard IndustriesBessemer Venture Partners
2025-04-22Series B· $50M
2023-01-31Series A· $30M
2022-04-11Seed· $23M
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