Area Sales Manager, GitLab
UK Strategic Accounts
One DevOps platform
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One DevOps platform
1001+ employees
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1001+ employees
Company mission
To make it so that everyone can contribute. When everyone can contribute, users become contributors and we greatly increase the rate of innovation.
Role
Who you are
- Demonstrated progressive experience in field sales, operations and leadership in open source software or software DevOps environment
- Experience selling to Fortune 500; willingness to “roll up your sleeves” and sell
- Demonstrated progressive experience leading field sales teams using the MEDDPICC or similar sales methodology
- Strong solution selling experience and experience elevating the team to be solution sellers
- 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, 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) and the ability to mentor others
- You share our values, and work in accordance with those values
- Leadership at GitLab
- Ability to use GitLab
- Ability to travel if needed (and comply with the company’s travel policy)
What the job involves
- The Area Sales Manager reports to the Area Vice President of Northern Europe
- Leads and executes best-in-class sales strategies that exceed revenue and growth targets for the team. Ensures the sales team consistently delivers high performance, setting the standard for excellence across the organization
- Develops and executes strategies focused on expanding the client base within the territory
- 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 CXO’s & Program level leaders for the account set
- Analyzes market dynamics in an effort to maximize existing successes and to create new sales growth opportunities
- Drives the transformation to a solution-selling approach. Focuses on growing our top-tier client base and positioning our offerings as transformational solutions. Cultivates a mindset that goes beyond product selling to consultative, long-term client partnerships
- Prioritises customer adoption and consumption. Works directly with customers to ensure that they derive maximum value from our solutions. Support the team in fostering long-term relationships and driving customer success
- Leads efforts to explore and execute verticalisation as a model for scaling. Provide strong strategic direction for the development of vertical sales teams and specialized market approaches
- Prepares forecasts, territory/industry management, and growth plans
- Educates team on significant industry factors including competitive products, regulations, trends, customer needs, and pricing
- Establishes and reports on metrics to measure team performance; correct deficiencies where necessary
- Ensures that the sales plan is aligned with and supports the corporate revenue goal
- Invests time weekly to build and engage a pipeline of top talent for potential future hires
- Manages a team of 5-10 Strategic Account Executives; fosters a successful and positive team environment
- Hires, coaches and develops top talent into the team
- Drives a high performing sales organisation and
- Leads by example whilst being a role model for the team
- Empowers individuals to grow their own business
Application process
- Selected candidates will be invited to schedule a 30min screening call with one of our Global Recruiters
- Next, candidates will be invited to schedule a first interview with the Hiring Manager
- Next, candidates will be invited to interview with 2-5 Team Members
- Final Interview will be with a Sales leader
Our take
GitLab is an open-source collaboration platform for developers. It enables teams to build code quickly from anywhere without compromising on security or quality. GitLab already has an estimated 30M+ users from all over the world.
According to a 2021 GitLab report, 60% of developers can release code 2x faster with DevOps platforms that bring teams together and accelerate processes. It stands out by catering to programmers of all experiences. Gitlab's version control system helps streamline the process of creating, maintaining, and deploying code, whoever you are.
GitLab was in the right place to capitalize on the recent trend toward rapid digital transformation and remote working. This trend is expected to continue to grow, and with it, GitLab's popularity. With its successful 2021 IPO and the patronage of major brands such as Nasdaq and Jaguar Land Rover, GitLab is expected to solidify its position as the go-to platform for development teams.
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Company
Funding (last 2 of 8 rounds)
Sep 2019
$268m
SERIES E
Dec 2018
$20m
SERIES D
Total funding: $432.6m
Company benefits
- We offer benefits to manage your health, wealth, and well-being regardless of location
- Flexibility in schedule to be there for life’s important moments
- Equity compensation & Employee Stock Purchase Plan offered
- Generous Paid Time Off
Company values
- Collaboration - We prioritize things that help us work together effectively, such as assuming positive intent, saying “thanks” and “sorry,” and giving timely feedback.
- Results - We operate with a sense of urgency and bias for action, and we do what we promise — to each other, customers, users, and investors.
- Efficiency - From choosing boring solutions to documenting everything and being managers of one, we strive to make fast progress on the right things.
- Diversity, Inclusion, & Belonging - We work to ensure GitLab is a place where people from every background and circumstance feel like they belong and can thrive.
- Iteration - We aim to do the smallest viable and valuable thing, and get it out quickly for feedback.
- Transparency - Everything we do is public by default, from our company handbook to the issue trackers for our product.
Company HQ
Financial District, San Francisco, CA
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Leadership
Sid Sijbrandij
(CEO)Studied Physics at the University of Twente. Interned at P&G and IBM. Was Lead Architect at the Netherlands' Ministry of Justice from 2009 to 2012. Founded app store Comcoaster in 2008, and then co-founded GitLab in 2012.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at GitLab
- Diversity, Inclusion, & Belonging is woven into our values and everything we do
- GitLab is home to many dedicated Team Member Resource Groups
- GitLab is a global, multi-cultural organization with team members all over the world
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