EMEA SE DIRECTOR - Network Automation / Security

£140000.00 - £155000.00 per annum + Up to £220k OTE, car, stock, etc

England

posted 11 Jun 25

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EMEA SE DIRECTOR - Network Automation / Security

£140000.00 - £155000.00 per annum + Up to £220k OTE, car, stock, etc

Apply now

About this role

Job Title: EMEA PreSales Director
Location: UK (Remote with travel)

Are you a proven PreSales leader with technical knowledge in enterprise networking or network security? Our client - a fast-growing, US-headquartered provider of cutting-edge network automation and security solutions - is looking to hire a Director of PreSales for the EMEA region.

This is a vital and high-impact role where you'll drive technical excellence and strategic alignment across the EMEA go-to-market efforts, supporting enterprise sales opportunities, enabling partner success, and guiding and inspiring a team of talented PreSales Engineers.

🔍 What You'll Be Doing

  • Lead and mentor the EMEA PreSales / Sales Engineering team, ensuring strong alignment with sales to ensure a strong 'win-rate' on deals with new and existing customers.
  • Collaborate with Sales Leadership to develop and execute technical strategies for target accounts and regions.
  • Act as a strategic advisor to customers and prospects - engaging in executive-level discussions around network transformation, automation, and security.
  • Own the technical sales process and Proof-of-Value (PoV) execution.
  • Work cross-functionally with Product Management, Engineering, Marketing and Exec Leadership to provide field insights and help drive GTM improvements.

🌐 Ideal Candidate Profile

  • 10+ years of experience in PreSales/Solutions Engineering, including at least 3 years in a management / leadership role.
  • Domain knowledge in enterprise networking and at least one of the following:
    • SD-WAN
    • Network visibility
    • Network automation
    • Network management
    • Network security
  • Background in working with enterprise clients and supporting complex sales cycles.
  • Exceptional communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment

💼 What's on Offer

  • Competitive base salary + bonus + equity
  • Flexible remote-first working, with travel as needed
  • Be part of a pioneering vendor at the intersection of network automation, security, and AI.
  • Significant influence in shaping the future of the company's EMEA technical GTM strategy

  • Contract Type

    Permanent

  • Specialism

    Sales, Technology

  • Working pattern

    Full Time

  • Job ref

    BBBH133096

  • Expiry date

    11 July 2025

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