CrowdStrike is a global leader in cybersecurity, specializing in cloud-delivered protection for endpoints, cloud workloads, identity, and data. Founded in 2011, the company has grown into a major industry player with thousands of employees worldwide, providing a unified platform to stop breaches for some of the world's largest organizations. In Spain, CrowdStrike maintains a significant and growing presence, particularly through its major hub in Barcelona which serves as a center for EMEA sales, engineering, and customer operations. The company is highly attractive to international professionals due to its multilingual environment, offering numerous roles that require proficiency in various European languages and providing flexible work arrangements including hybrid and remote options across the country.

CrowdStrike was founded in 2011 by George Kurtz, Dmitri Alperovitch, and Gregg Marston to reinvent security for the cloud era. The company went public on the NASDAQ in 2019 and has since become one of the most recognized names in threat intelligence and incident response.

Manager, Corporate Sales (Nordics)

CrowdStrike

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As a global leader in cybersecurity, CrowdStrike protects the people, processes and technologies that drive modern organizations. Since 2011, our mission hasn't changed - we're here to stop breaches, and we've redefined modern security with the world's most advanced AI-native platform. Our customers span all industries, and they count on CrowdStrike to keep their businesses running, their communities safe and their lives moving forward. We're also a mission-driven company. We cultivate a culture that gives every CrowdStriker both the flexibility and autonomy to own their careers. We're always looking to add talented CrowdStrikers to the team who have limitless passion, a relentless focus on innovation and a fanatical commitment to our customers, our community and each other. Ready to join a mission that matters? The future of cybersecurity starts with you.

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Sales Manager - New Business to lead a team of 6-8 hunter Account Executives (mixed Comm 1 and Comm 2) in our EMEA Commercial organization. You will be responsible for driving new logo acquisition, developing top sales talent, and building a high-performing hunter culture.

What You'll Do:

Team Leadership:

Lead, coach, and develop a team of 6-8 hunter Account Executives
Drive team to exceed new logo ARR targets ($4-6M annually)
Achieve team quota attainment of 100%+ consistently
Maintain team retention rate of 85%+

Coaching & Development:

Conduct weekly 1-on-1 coaching sessions with each team member
Conduct regular team meetings that inspire, excite and energise the team
Provide real-time coaching on calls, demos, and negotiations
Develop individualised performance improvement plans
Build prospecting excellence and hunter methodology expertise
Promote top performers and develop future leaders

Pipeline & Forecast Management:

Lead weekly pipeline reviews and forecast calls
Ensure team maintains 3x+ pipeline coverage
Provide accurate weekly/monthly forecasts to leadership
Monitor deal progression and remove blockers

Performance Management:

Set clear expectations and hold team accountable
Address underperformance quickly and effectively
Recognize and reward top performers
Manage performance improvement plans when necessary

Recruitment & Onboarding:

Hire top hunter talent to fill team vacancies
Execute comprehensive 30/60/90 day onboarding
Ensure new hires ramp to productivity within 90 days

Strategic Execution:

Execute regional sales strategy and initiatives
Collaborate with Marketing, Channel, Sales Engineering, and Customer Success
Represent team in leadership meetings
Drive continuous improvement and best practice sharing

What You'll Need:

2-4 years of sales management experience leading hunter/new business teams
3-5 years of individual contributor sales experience with proven quota overachievement
Track record of developing top-performing sales teams (80%+ quota attainment)
Experience managing 6-10 direct reports
Strong coaching and performance management skills
Expertise in prospecting methodologies and hunter sales motions
Salesforce and sales analytics proficiency
Fluency in English and a Nordic Language

Bonus Points:

Cybersecurity, cloud, or enterprise SaaS management experience
MEDDPICC or similar methodology certification
Experience managing remote/distributed teams
Track record of promoting team members
Previous experience as top-performing individual contributor

Leadership:

Inspires and motivates high-performing teams
Leads by example with integrity
Creates culture of accountability and excellence

Coaching Excellence:

Develops talent through effective coaching
Provides constructive feedback
Balances support with challenge

Strategic Thinking:

Translates strategy into execution
Data-driven decision making
Proactive problem-solving

Collaboration:

Cross-functional partnership
Represents team effectively to leadership
Shares best practices across organization

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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.