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About Us
ZeroTier leads the world in next-generation connectivity and cybersecurity. Our platform provides highly secure, peer-to-peer virtual networks relied upon by millions of users and businesses - from individual users and startups to mid-scale enterprises and Fortune 500 companies. We’re backed by awesome investors including Battery Ventures, Bonfire Ventures, and Anorak Ventures.
The Role We are looking for a high performing Sales Director with deep experience selling into European governments, NATO, allied defense organizations, and the broader European defense and technology ecosystem. 5 to 10 years of SaaS sales experience, with additional experience across the enterprise networking ecosystem strongly preferred.
Candidates with direct operational defense experience, including experience supporting deployed forces, contested environments, or live battlefield operations, are highly desirable.
A strong understanding of the Eastern European defense technology landscape, particularly Drone and UAS OEMs, autonomous systems, defense primes, and the emerging ecosystem supporting modern battlefield connectivity, will be a significant advantage.
This is a mid-career to senior role and the ideal candidate will have a history of new customer/logo acquisition, achieving sales quota, and enjoying the challenges that come with outbound prospecting in a competitive market.
While this is a remote role located in Western Europe. We encourage you to apply for this position if you feel you are a match, regardless of location.
What You’ll Do
Drive top-line revenue through new logo acquisition and expansion, developing senior relationships with key targets and strategic accounts across Eastern European defense organizations, battlefield drone and UAS manufacturers, defense technology OEMs, systems integrators, and government-aligned organizations, domestically and internationally.
Work with the sales and marketing team to develop an account acquisition and growth strat
Commission Structure
Base Salary
Not disclosed — ask in interview
Commission
Structure not specified
Ramp Period
Not mentioned — clarify timeline
Quota
$,
Selling Motion
Sales Cycle
Enterprise
6–18 month cycles, complex multi-stakeholder deals
Prospecting
Outbound-Heavy
Self-sourced pipeline via cold outreach
Buyer Persona
C-Suite
Selling to executive decision-makers
Territory
Named Accounts
Pre-assigned list of target companies
Requirements at a Glance
Typical Day — Sales Rep
Estimates based on role type and selling motion — actual may vary by company.
Role Signals
Green Flags
Location flexibility
SaaS — Interview Intel
Typical Sales Cycle
30–90 days (SMB) · 3–9 months (Mid-Market) · 6–18 months (Enterprise)
Common Buyer Objections
- "We're locked into a contract with [competitor]"
- "We built something in-house already"
- "We don't have budget until next quarter"
- "Our team won't adopt another tool"
Key Industry Metrics
Hot Topics to Reference
- • AI-native product disruption
- • PLG vs sales-led motion debate
- • Vertical SaaS consolidation
- • Usage-based pricing models
Use these insights to speak the buyer's language in interviews.
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