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Gitlab Area Sales Manager - EMEA - Emerging Markets in Ireland
Area Sales Manager - EMEA - Emerging Markets
Remote, EMEA
GitLab is an open core software company that develops the most comprehensive AI-powered DevSecOps Platform (https://about.gitlab.com/solutions/devops-platform) , used by more than 100,000 organizations. Our mission (https://about.gitlab.com/company/mission) is to enable everyone to contribute to and co-create the software that powers our world. When everyone can contribute, consumers become contributors, significantly accelerating the rate of human progress. This mission is integral to our culture, influencing how we hire, build products, and lead our industry. We make this possible at GitLab by running our operations (https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/using-gitlab-at-gitlab) on our product and staying aligned with our values (https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/values) . Learn more about Life at GitLab (https://vimeo.com/gitlab/gettoknowgitlab) .
GitLab is an open-core software company that develops the most comprehensive DevSecOps Platform (https://about.gitlab.com/solutions/devops-platform) used by more than 100,000 organizations. Our mission (https://about.gitlab.com/company/mission) makes it clear that we believe in a world where everyone can contribute. We make that possible at GitLab by running our operations (https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/using-gitlab-at-gitlab) on our product and staying aligned with our values (https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/values) . Learn more about Life at GitLab (https://vimeo.com/gitlab/gettoknowgitlab) .
The Area Sales Manager (ASM) role is vital in all of our territory selling markets. As the ASM, you will lead a dynamic sales team and help GitLab surpass our growth goals. Reporting to the Area Vice President, you will be responsible for hiring, developing, and leading a high-performing team of Account Executives to meet and exceed sales goals. The right candidate is truly passionate about open-source software and has a proven track record to talk about! This is an exciting opportunity to influence GitLab’s overall success and growth unequivocally.
Area Sales Manager Responsibilities
Works closely with the VP, Commercial to develop and operationalize strategies for new customer acquisition
Focuses on selling into new customer accounts within the Mid Market segment which has between 100 and 4000 employees globally
Develops and executes strategies focused on expanding the client base within the territory
Recruits and hires top talent onto the team and also invests time weekly to build and engage a pipeline of top talent for potential future hires
Manages a team of Account Executives; fosters a successful and positive team environment
Responsible for maintaining and growing accounts within the territory and converting new accounts at acceptable margins
Accurately forecasts bookings by territory and prioritizes time accordingly
Effectively engages Channels, Customer Success, Marketing, and Sales resources during the sales process as necessary
Maintains close contact with assigned accounts by establishing strong relationships with key decision-makers. Develops and maintains a strong executive call plan and relationship with the CXOs & Program level leaders for the account set.
Utilizes advanced offering knowledge and understanding of the customer’s business to develop customized proposals
Area Sales Manager Requirements
Demonstrated progressive sales leadership experience; demonstrated progressive experience in leadership roles.
Consistently achieved bookings targets >$10m in IACV.
Demonstrated progressive experience leading field sales teams using the MEDDPICC or similar sales methodology.
Experience repeatably selling multi-million dollar deals to Fortune 500 companies as an individual contributor and as a sales leader
Proven track record of meeting or exceeding performance objectives (revenue targets, pipeline targets, etc.)
Experience utilizing CRM systems and marketing automation systems (such as Salesforce, Clari, Marketo, etc).
Ability to exercise effective judgment, sensitivity, and creativity to changing needs and situations; ability to handle a fast-paced environment and challenging workload
Strong relationship-building and negotiation skills
Strong presentation skills; Executive level communication skills (both written and verbal)
Experience with coaching and developing Sales reps and managers
Proven track record of selling and coaching account executives to sell into new customer accounts
Ability to travel as needed
You share our values and work in accordance with those values.
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