Sales Engineering Manager, Storage & Analysis

We are seeking an elite Sales Engineering Manager to lead our team of SMEs aligned with the Storage & Analysis product lines.  The ideal individual is ambitious, visionary, and enthusiastic about shaping the future of IT & Security data in the enterprise. Your focus will be on attracting and retaining top talent, nurturing growth, and empowering your team to excel in expanding our Search & Lake products within new and existing customers alike, partnering with our Product Sales Specialists, Regional Sales Managers, Sales Leadership across the globe.

If you're ready to join and lead a team that's redefining what it means to be a true data engine for IT and security, this is your moment.  This position is based anywhere in the continental US, and will report into the VP, Field Engineering.

• Lead a global Sales Engineering team focused on Search & Lake product lines, and ensuring success of new product launches
• Own full people leadership responsibilities for your team including hiring, onboarding, performance management, career development & coaching in line with Cribl’s manager expectations
• Provide ongoing mentorship to SEs to teach technical and non-technical pre-sales techniques for securing new clients, managing customers, as well as account expansion across multiple solutions
• Continually assess and develop technical capabilities of each team member to ensure each SE reaches and maintains required technical knowledge to effectively perform their pre-sales duties
• Reinforce sales methodology and best practices, as well as ensure proper use of our CRM system
• Provide periodic performance reviews, assess skill sets, handle personal issues, and provide personal/professional development opportunities
• Support Sales Reps + SE teams with their sales campaigns and customer management activities in order to ensure a high rate of success and achieve revenue targets, by assessing customer information, identify and address problem areas, formulate relevant solutions, and present solutions effectively

• Proven ability to communicate effectively in presentations in person, via telephone, and through remote conferencing with executive level customers, direct reports, and the Cribl Leadership Team
• Background of successfully selling into both new and existing customers
• Ability to teach ways to identify new and existing opportunities through consultative selling methodologies
• A history of successfully leading a technical pre-sales team that drives target attainment
• Must be able to lead a team and meet monthly, quarterly, and annual quota requirements
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent AND 3-5 years of experience in a customer facing role OR equivalent combination or education and experience
• Ability to travel up to 30%, including domestic and international travel, to support customer engagements, partner activities, and field operations.
• This position may require stand-by, on-call, or off-hours duties.
• Proven self-starter with a motivated attitude to be able to manage multiple tasks, projects, and responsibilities simultaneously.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a pleasant and professional attitude towards customers and co-workers
• Background in Cloud, Security, or AI/ML preferred

The salary for this role is dependent on geographic location. The salary offered within the range described will be based on the individual candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.   In addition to a competitive base salary, this position is eligible for a performance-based bonus tied to regional results.  Cribl also offers a generous benefits package which includes health, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance, paid holidays and paid time off, a fertility treatment benefit, 401(k), and equity.

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