What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Product Security Sales Specialist position at Infoblox?

Description

It's an exciting time to be at Infoblox. Named a Top 25 Cyber Security Company by The Software Report and one of Inc. magazine's Best Workplaces for 2020, Infoblox is the leader in cloud-first networking and security services. Our solutions empower organizations to take full advantage of the cloud to deliver network experiences that are inherently simple, scalable, and reliable for everyone. Infoblox customers are among the largest enterprises in the world and include 70% of the Fortune 500 and 93 of the Fortune 100, and our success depends on bright, energetic, talented people who share a passion for building the next generation of networking technologies-and having fun along the way.

We are looking for a Director, Product Security Sales Specialist to Lead our Americas Product Security Sales Specialist team, reporting to the Vice President and go-to-market Global Sales Strategy. In this role, you would be responsible for managing a high-performance team of technical security subject matter experts experienced in partnering with sales to grow complex, large-scale business-driven technology solutions.

You're the ideal candidate if you are a strategic thinker with a strong networking and security background, understand complex SaaS selling, and have demonstrated the ability to build and maintain a high-performing team focused on managing the execution of solution sales activities.

What you'll do :

Manage a team of security subject matter experts who represent the company and provide all security technical support and technical account management for their field account teams and Partners
Lead a team that contributes to the design and integration architecture of Internet information services appliances including DNS, DHCP, Security, and Network Automation solutions
Develop and help manage the curriculum for the Product Security Sales Specialist to grow and develop
Communicate with other members of the Product Security Sales organization to develop training initiatives that will enhance the effectiveness of the sale
Develop key relationships with enterprise customers and partners
Assure technical competency and skillsets of the Product Security Sales Specialist regularly
Collaborate closely with internal sales, engineering, project management, product development, and operational groups to ensure the development of customer solutions
Recruit, hire, and retain the right people to form a high-performing Product Security Sales Specialist team
Mentor, coach and develop the team; provide performance management, salary planning, and technical training
Provide technical resources to optimize sales volume and ensure customers have the maximum opportunity for successful application through systems / applications engineering services

What you'll bring :

10 years of managing Pre-Sales Solutions Architects or an SME Team working with Enterprise customers

10 years of Pre-Sales Solutions Architecture focused on Security experience working within the IT Datacenter Infrastructure Networking space

Subject matter expertise on security and cybersecurity technologies for on-premises, cloud, and at the edge, as well as a deep understanding of the security vendor landscape, their offerings, and sales tactics

Formal sales methodology experience (MEDDIC, Challenger, WS) to accelerate, grow, and minimize risk

Ability to clearly articulate the benefits of the Infoblox product and service solutions portfolio to various client stakeholders

Ability to collaborate and coordinate across stakeholders, both internal and external

Fundamental understanding of networking, TCP / IP, DNS / DHCP, and security

A good understanding of cloud networking and cybersecurity technologies, framework, compliance requirements, and risk management. Ability to understand complex technical problems in the networking industry at a business level

Preferred certifications - CISA, CISSP, ISO27001, CISM, CNE, ITIL, CSP, CCP

Experience in leading teams that design target systems security architecture for cloud and hybrid environments

What success looks like :

Within six months, you will...

Solid understanding of our portfolio of products and solutions

Ability to articulate our competitive differentiation

Have identified and established regular cadence calls with your team, key internal / external stakeholders, and Channel Partners

Identify skill and resource gaps necessary to execute territory business plans

Established a "partner" relationship with your sales peer

Ensure successful execution of the Security Workshops

Collaborate with Product marketing and field teams to ensure Security Workshop content is up-to-date, relevant, and effective at developing Why Change conversations.

Engage with product management by providing field feedback on customer adoption and desires

Ensure the team can successfully pivot off the Security Workshop to selling and conducting security assessments.

Provide feedback to Product Management and Marketing on how to improve the Security assessment delivery in order to ensure Why Infoblox and support Why Change moments.

Work with the enablement team to ensure the Product Security Sales Specialist team are SMEs and able to deliver high-quality and effective Security Workshops and Security Assessments.

Work with regional SA leadership to ensure enablement plans are available for SA consumption

After about a year, you will

Continuously assess team strength, gaps, and development areas

Develop career development plans for the team

Ensure enablement activities are driving the desired results in the quality of designs, demo capabilities, objection handling, and increased pipeline

Align team resources to the appropriate opportunities within the territory

Obtain the necessary knowledge and experience to have a voice in shaping the evolution of the organization

We've got you covered :

Our holistic benefits package includes coverage of your health, wealth, and wellness-as well as a great work environment, employee programs, and company culture. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including a 401k with company match and generous paid time off to help you balance your life. We have a strong culture and live our values every day-we believe in transparency, curiosity, respect, and above all, having fun while delighting our customers.

Why Infoblox?

We've created a culture that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion and rewards innovation, curiosity, and creativity. We achieve remarkable results by working together in a supportive environment that focuses on continuous learning and embraces change. So, whether you're a software engineer, marketing manager, customer care pro, or product specialist, you belong here, where you will have the opportunity to grow and develop your career. Check out what it's like to be a Bloxer . We think you'll be excited to join our team.

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