What we do:
Halcyon is the industry’s first dedicated, adaptive security platform that combines multiple proprietary advanced prevention engines along with AI models focused specifically on stopping ransomware.
Who we are:
Halcyon was formed in 2021 by a team of cyber industry veterans after battling the scourge of ransomware (and advanced threats) for years at some of the largest global security vendors. Comprised of leaders from Cylance (now Blackberry), Accuvant (now Optiv), Fireye and ISS X-Force (now IBM), Halcyon is focused on building products and solutions for mid-market and enterprise customers.
As a remote-native, completely distributed global team, we recognize great talent can exist anywhere. We invite you to apply to a job you’re interested in and we'll work a plan to meet your needs.
The Role:
Halcyon is seeking a highly experienced and results-driven Manager, Commercial Sales to lead and oversee the commercial sales strategy within the Eastern US region. The ideal candidate will be responsible for driving revenue growth, managing high-performance sales teams, building strategic partnerships, and executing sales strategies that align with the company's mission of combating ransomware threats.
Responsibilities:
- Sales Leadership: Lead and manage a regional sales team focused on commercial accounts, ensuring the execution of company sales strategies. Foster a high-performance sales culture, setting clear targets, providing coaching, and holding team members accountable for meeting revenue goals.
Strategic Planning: Develop and execute region-specific sales plans and go-to-market strategies that align with corporate objectives. Identify market trends, potential client needs, and competitive advantages to drive product adoption across various industries.
Revenue Growth: Achieve and exceed sales targets by acquiring new customers, expanding existing customer accounts, and ensuring long-term retention. Take responsibility for the region’s overall revenue performance, including forecasting and pipeline management.
Client Relationship Management: Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers within target accounts, including CISOs, CTOs, and senior executives. Work closely with enterprise and mid-market customers to understand their ransomware protection needs and deliver tailored solutions.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with marketing, product, customer success, and operations teams to ensure alignment in product offerings and ensure a seamless customer experience. Provide valuable customer feedback to shape product development and messaging.
Sales Enablement: Work with the training and development team to ensure sales representatives are fully equipped with the necessary tools, knowledge, and resources to succeed. Lead the recruitment, development, and mentorship of sales talent.
Reporting & Analytics: Provide regular reporting on sales performance, forecast accuracy, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to senior management. Utilize CRM and other sales tools to track progress and optimize sales processes.
Contract Negotiation & Closing: Support sales teams in closing large, complex deals by engaging directly with high-value clients and participating in the negotiation process.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Minimum of 3+ years of experience leading commercial sales, with a proven track record in driving revenue growth in the cybersecurity, SaaS, or technology sectors, while coaching and mentoring sales teams.
- Experience in selling security solutions, particularly around ransomware protection, data privacy, and endpoint security, is highly preferred
- Strong understanding of cybersecurity threats, trends, and best practices.
- Proven experience in developing and executing sales strategies and achieving sales quotas.
Benefits:
Halcyon offers the following benefits to eligible employees:
Comprehensive healthcare (medical, dental, and vision) with premiums paid in full for employees and dependents.
401k plan with a generous employer contribution.
Short and long-term disability coverage, basic life and AD&D insurance plans.
Medical and dependent care FSA options.
Flexible PTO policy.
Parental leave.
Generous equity offering.
The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.
Base Salary Range: $120,000-$160,000
In accordance with applicable state and federal laws, the range provided is Halcyon’s reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount may differ based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and location. Base pay is one part of the total package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and equity in the Company.
We understand it takes a diverse team of highly intelligent, passionate, curious, and creative people to develop the exceptional product we are building. Our dynamic team has incredible perspectives to share, just as we know you do, and we take great pride in being an equal opportunity employer.
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