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Cloudflare · 16 hours ago

Sales Director, US Majors Heartland

Cloudflare is a leading technology company on a mission to help build a better Internet. They are seeking an experienced Sales Director to lead their US Enterprise Majors sales team, focusing on driving new business and expansion while fostering a culture of strategic account management.

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Responsibilities

Recruit, lead and develop a team of Majors Account Executives focused on the largest, most strategic US enterprises in the US Heartland (Midwest) driving both new business and expansion
Instill and reinforce a disciplined approach to value selling, ensuring the team effectively articulates the financial and technical benefits of the Cloudflare platform to technical and financial buyers
Drive accurate forecasting, manage territory planning, and ensure rigorous execution of the sales process across all stages of the sales cycle
Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams (e.g., Sales Engineering, Product, Marketing) to ensure successful positioning of the complete Cloudflare platform and secure necessary resources for closing major deals
Act as a deal coach and escalation point, providing strategic guidance on complex negotiations, large-scale platform adoption, and competitive positioning within major accounts
Recruit, onboard, train, and mentor top-tier sales talent, creating a high-performance, results-oriented, and inclusive team culture
Meet or exceed quarterly and annual sales targets on a consistent basis

Qualification

B2B enterprise software salesFirst-line sales managementValue sellingStrategic sales methodologiesDomain expertise in networkingCoaching skillsNegotiation skillsTeam leadership

Required

Must live in one of these states and be willing to travel to customers within this patch: Michigan, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Iowa, Missouri, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska or Kansas
10+ years of experience in B2B enterprise software/SaaS sales, with a minimum of 3 years in a first-line sales management role building and leading top performing sales teams
Deep domain expertise in areas relevant to the Cloudflare platform (e.g., networking, security, application delivery, or edge computing), with the ability to articulate complex platform value
Demonstrated experience in managing and closing large, multi-year contracts with Fortune 500 or Global 2000 companies
Entrepreneurial spirit with a start up mentality and proven success in a high-growth, large-scale organization, demonstrating the ability to navigate complexity and rapid change
Strong proficiency in applying strategic sales methodologies that emphasize business outcomes and financial justification
Exceptional coaching skills with a track record of developing and promoting sales talent

Benefits

Medical/Rx Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Commuter Spending Accounts
Fertility & Family Forming Benefits
On-demand mental health support and Employee Assistance Program
Global Travel Medical Insurance
Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
Life & Accident Insurance
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
Employee Stock Participation Plan
Flexible paid time off covering vacation and sick leave
Leave programs, including parental, pregnancy health, medical, and bereavement leave

Company

Cloudflare

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Cloudflare is a web performance and security company that provides online services to protect and accelerate websites online.

H1B Sponsorship

Cloudflare has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (117)
2024 (115)
2023 (66)
2022 (98)
2021 (83)
2020 (37)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$2.08B
Key Investors
Franklin TempletonFidelityUnion Square Ventures
2025-06-13Post Ipo Debt· $1.75B
2019-09-12IPO
2019-03-12Series E· $150M

Leadership Team

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Matthew Prince
CEO & Co-Founder
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Lee Holloway
Co-Founder & Lead Engineer
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