Sophos
Sophos27d ago

Territory Account Executive - Public Sector (m/f/d)

GermanyGermany·WiesbadenPermanentmid
OtherTerritory Account Executive
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About Us Sophos is a cybersecurity leader defending 600,000 organizations globally with an AI-driven platform and expert-led services.

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About Us
Sophos is a cybersecurity leader defending 600,000 organizations globally with an AI-driven platform and expert-led services. Sophos meets organizations wherever they are in their security maturity and grows with them to defeat cyberattacks. Its solutions combine machine learning, automation, and real-time threat intelligence with frontline human expertise from Sophos X-Ops to deliver advanced, 24/7 threat monitoring, detection, and response.
 
Sophos offers industry-leading managed detection and response (MDR) alongside a comprehensive portfolio of cybersecurity technologies — including endpoint, network, email, and cloud security, extended detection and response (XDR), identity threat detection and response (ITDR), and next-gen SIEM. Together with expert advisory services, these capabilities help organizations proactively reduce risk and respond faster, with the visibility and scalability needed to stay ahead of evolving threats.
 
Sophos goes to market with a global partner ecosystem, including Managed Service Providers (MSPs), Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs), resellers and distributors, marketplace integrations, and cyber risk partners, giving organizations the flexibility to choose trusted relationships when securing their business. Sophos is headquartered in Oxford, U.K. More information is available at www.sophos.com.

The Territory Account Executive is responsible for generating profitable revenue from sales to customers within the public sector area in Germany, by selling with and through channel partners, primarily over the phone.   

 

 

  •  Achieve bookings quota for all assigned accounts between 100 to 1.000 IT users in a defined sector  
    • Support channel sales activities in assigned territory (level of involvement may vary based on partner type) 
    • Work with partners to drive renewals within the defined sector. Ensure successful customer retention for both number of accounts and revenue 
    • Prioritize and support partner-generated opportunities 
    • Manage all opportunities in the assigned sector to increase deal size and accelerate the buying process 
    • Engage end customer, as necessary, to drive up deal value and close rates 
    • Log all activity to maintain accuracy of CRM/PRM and forecasting systems 
    • Maintain a detailed understanding of customer’s business (pain points, priorities, business drivers, etc.) to appropriately align specific solutions to customer’s needs 
    • Work with partners to consistently articulate Sophos’ value proposition to customer in order to maintain and expand Sophos’ business within assigned customer accounts 
    • Quoting of all non-NFR related inquiries of partners in assigned territory 
    • Responsible for forecasting monthly/quarterly business  
    • Attend partner sites to generate new business opportunities  
    • Substitution of colleagues within the sales team during holidays, illness and transition time 

     

  • First years working experience in a sales environment 

  • Experience in selling IT solutions 

  • Proven track record of achieving and exceeding territory sales quotas 

  • Familiarity with CRM/PRM and forecasting systems 

  • Knowledge of territory characteristics and business environment 

  • Knowledge of software channel ecosystems 

  • Strong Negotiation skills 

  • Strong Presentation skills 

  • Strong Communication and Interpersonal skills 

  • Excellent telephone selling skills 

  • Ability to thrive in a team selling environment 

  • Fluent German language skills (written and spoken)

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    At Sophos, we believe in the power of diverse perspectives to fuel innovation. Research shows that candidates sometimes hesitate to apply if they don't check every box in a job description. We challenge that notion. Your unique experiences and skills might be exactly what we need to enhance our team. Don't let a checklist hold you back – we encourage you to apply.
     
    What's Great About Sophos?
    ·   Sophos operates a remote-first working model, making remote work the primary option for most employees. However, some roles may necessitate a hybrid approach. While we are a remote first organization, applicants must have legal authorization to work in the jurisdiction where the position is posted, without requiring employer sponsorship.
    ·   Our people – we innovate and create, all of which are accompanied by a great sense of fun and team spirit
    ·   Employee-led diversity and inclusion networks that build community and provide education and advocacy
    ·   Annual charity and fundraising initiatives and volunteer days for employees to support local communities
    ·   Global employee sustainability initiatives to reduce our environmental footprint
    ·   Global fitness and trivia competitions to keep our bodies and minds sharp
    ·   Global wellbeing days for employees to relax and recharge 
    ·   Monthly wellbeing webinars and training to support employee health and wellbeing
     
    Our Commitment To You
    We’re proud of the diverse and inclusive environment we have at Sophos, and we’re committed to ensuring equality of opportunity.   We believe that diversity, combined with excellence, builds a better Sophos, so we encourage applicants who can contribute to the diversity of our team.  All applicants will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, sex, gender reassignment, marital status, race, religion or belief, color, age, military veteran status, disability, pregnancy, maternity or sexual orientation.  We want to give you every opportunity to show us your best self, so if there are any adjustments we could make to the recruitment and selection process to support you, please let us know. 
     
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    Location & Eligibility

    Where is the job
    Wiesbaden, Germany
    Hybrid — some on-site time required
    Who can apply
    DE

    Listing Details

    Posted
    May 7, 2026
    First seen
    May 7, 2026
    Last seen
    June 1, 2026

    Posting Health

    Days active
    24
    Repost count
    0
    Trust Level
    25%
    Scored at
    June 1, 2026

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