Forward Networks is transforming how the world’s most complex networks are managed and secured. Founded in 2013 by four Stanford Ph.D.s, we built the industry’s first network digital twin — a mathematically precise model of the production network that gives IT teams unmatched visibility, verification, and agility across every major cloud and vendor environment. Our customers include global leaders such as Goldman Sachs, PayPal, S&P Global, IBM, and Dell, as well as fast-growing enterprises and government agencies. According to IDC, Forward Networks customers realize an average of $14.2 million in annual benefits through improved efficiency and security. Backed by world-class investors including Andreessen Horowitz, Goldman Sachs, MSD Partners, and Threshold Ventures, Forward Networks offers a people-centric, innovative culture where brilliant minds are shaping the future of network reliability, security, and AI-ready operations. Forward Networks is looking for an experienced Regional Sales Director, DACH based in Germany. Do want to create a category and help build a special company? Do you want to sell a platform that solves real networking problems? Do sensible quotas and no cap on earnings pique your interest? Join a company that has been in market 6 years and has some of the top F500/Global 2000 and Federal agencies already buying and referenceable. If you have 7-10 years of wildly successful experience selling to large enterprises and have also been on the journey of building an early-stage companyyou may be the one! We are building a special team and hope you consider us if you want to have the experience of changing the networking world as we know it. Responsibilities Own the development and execution of your sales strategy in territory that aligns with the company’s goals and objectives Identify and qualify leads, and generate new Fortune 1000 opportunities in order to achieve quota on a quarterly and annual basis Build strategic working relationships with clients, maintaining a high level of face-to-face contact Analyze potential sales opportunities by using data analysis and segmented research to identify the attributes most valued by our potential clients Develop a deep understanding of the competitive landscape Requirements Minimum 7-10 years full lifecycle enterprise selling. Proven track record of meeting and exceeding quota in technology sales. Engages with urgency and leverages all sales channels to drive Forward Networks' success. Proven success in sales organizations with a strong focus on collaboration and teamwork. In-depth knowledge of the networking and security industry, including products, competitors, history, emerging trends, and market dynamics. Preferred experience in selling enterprise software using an ARR model. Effectively communicates business value to C-suite executives and key market stakeholders.