Manager, Corporate Sales Engineering

About the Role:

Join the fight against adversaries as a leader of our elite Corporate Sales Engineering team! As we pursue our mission to stop breaches, you'll inspire and empower a team of technical warriors who are passionate about protecting our customers. This role combines strategic leadership with deep technical expertise to drive our cutting-edge security solutions into the market.

At CrowdStrike, we believe in being Bold, staying United, pursuing Relentless Innovation, and delivering Customer Success. As the Corporate SE Manager, you'll embody these values while:

Leading a high-performance team that's obsessed with stopping the breach

Driving technical excellence and innovation in pre-sales activities

Accelerating revenue growth through strategic technical leadership

Building the next generation of security champions

We're looking for a fearless leader who thrives on technical challenges, believes in the power of teamwork, and is ready to make an impact in the fight against cyber adversaries. If you're ready to join a mission that matters and lead a team that's changing the security landscape, this role is for you.

What You'll Do:

Leadership & Team Management:

Direct line management of Corporate SE team, including performance reviews, coaching, and professional development

Drive team success through strategic resource allocation and goal setting

Establish and maintain team KPIs aligned with company objectives

Implement and optimize team processes and methodologies

Nurture and develop a true collaborative environment

Technical Sales Leadership:

Guide complex technical sales cycles and Proof of Value (PoV) evaluations

Develop and execute technical sales strategies

Collaborate with Sales leadership to maximize revenue opportunities

Oversee technical training programs for sales staff and partners

Synergize with Marketing for delivering impactful campaigns

Scale our sales specialists teams becoming a multiplier force

Customer & Partner Engagement:

Drive technical solution design and architecture discussions

Ensure customer success through pre-sales technical support

Build and maintain strategic partner relationships

Represent CrowdStrike at industry events and executive meetings

What You'll Need:

5+ years of technical pre-sales experience in cybersecurity

3+ years of people management experience, including remote teams

Deep understanding of enterprise security architecture and threat landscape

Proven track record of driving complex technical sales cycles

Experience with security tools, malware analysis, and threat detection

Strong executive presence and presentation skills

Proven experience utilizing AI technologies to enhance decision-making, streamline workflows and processes, improve efficiency and drive business outcomes.

Technical Knowledge:

Advanced understanding of cyber security, threat detection, and incident response

Familiarity with attack frameworks, exploitation techniques, and threat actors

Knowledge of security tools, MITRE ATT&CK, and industry best practices

Preferred Qualifications:

Security certifications (CISSP, CISM, Security+, CEH)

Experience with CrowdStrike products and services

Background in enterprise software sales

MBA or technical advanced degree

Success Factors:

Strategic thinking and business acumen

Strong leadership and team development capabilities

Excellence in stakeholder management

Results-driven mindset with attention to detail

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of enterprise security while leading a high-performing technical sales team at CrowdStrike.

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Benefits of Working at CrowdStrike:

• Market leader in compensation and equity awards
• Comprehensive physical and mental wellness programs
• Competitive vacation and holidays for recharge
• Paid parental and adoption leaves
• Professional development opportunities for all employees regardless of level or role
• Employee Networks, geographic neighborhood groups, and volunteer opportunities to build connections
• Vibrant office culture with world class amenities
• Great Place to Work Certified™ across the globe

CrowdStrike is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where everyone is valued for who they are and empowered to succeed. We support veterans and individuals with disabilities through our affirmative action program.

CrowdStrike is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or family status, veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by law. We base all employment decisions--including recruitment, selection, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, promotions, transfers, lay-offs, return from lay-off, terminations and social/recreational programs--on valid job requirements.

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