Role Description
We are seeking a
Head of EMEA Sales
to build, lead, and scale our Enterprise sales motion across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. This leader will be responsible for driving regional revenue growth, developing market expansion strategy, and building a high-performing team of Enterprise Account Executives.
The ideal candidate is an experienced enterprise sales leader who understands the complexity of selling across diverse EMEA markets, can operate effectively across cultures and regulatory environments, and thrives in high-growth startup environments.
Key Responsibilities
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Leadership & Team Development
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Recruit, develop, and lead Enterprise Account Executives across the EMEA region.
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Build a culture of accountability, operational rigor, and consistent execution.
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Coach and mentor reps to improve pipeline quality, deal strategy, and close rates.
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Drive disciplined adoption of sales methodologies (e.g., MEDDPICC) to increase forecast accuracy and deal predictability.
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Revenue Growth & Regional Strategy
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Own the EMEA revenue number, consistently achieving and exceeding targets.
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Develop and execute regional expansion strategies, including market prioritization and territory design.
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Identify key verticals and strategic accounts to accelerate enterprise penetration.
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Partner cross-functionally with Marketing, SDRs, Sales Engineering, and Customer Success to drive pipeline generation and customer expansion.
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Strategic Enterprise Engagement
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Serve as a hands-on front-line leader and executive sponsor for high-value enterprise opportunities.
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Engage directly with senior stakeholders to advance complex, multi-threaded deals.
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Provide strategic oversight on deal qualification, pricing strategy, and negotiation.
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Represent the voice of the EMEA enterprise customer to Product, Engineering, and Executive Leadership.
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Operational Excellence
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Drive forecasting accuracy, CRM hygiene, and pipeline discipline across the region.
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Establish scalable processes to support continued growth across diverse EMEA markets.
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Ensure regional compliance and alignment with local business practices.
Qualifications
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8β12+ years of enterprise software sales experience, with 3β5+ years in a senior leadership role.
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Proven track record of leading enterprise sales teams across multiple EMEA countries.
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Demonstrated success exceeding multi-million-dollar revenue targets in complex, multi-country environments.
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Experience selling infrastructure, networking, DevOps, or open-source technologies strongly preferred.
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Strong executive presence and experience engaging C-level stakeholders.
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Deep understanding of cultural and commercial nuances across EMEA markets.
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Willingness to travel across the region as required.
Benefits
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We own and solve problems with high attention to detail.
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Our open source contributors, users, customers & team are all part of our community. When our community wins, we win.
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We prioritize simplicity and think twice before adding complexity.
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Clear communication helps keep our team aligned and collaborating smoothly.