Regional VP Sales - SLED

By making evidence the heart of security, we help customers stay ahead of ever-changing cyber-attacks. 

Corelight is a cybersecurity company that transforms network and cloud activity into evidence.  Evidence that elite defenders use to proactively hunt for threats, accelerate response to cyber incidents, gain complete network visibility and create powerful analytics using machine-learning and behavioral analysis tools.  Easily deployed, and available in traditional and SaaS-based formats, Corelight is the fastest-growing Network Detection and Response (NDR) platform in the industry.  And we are the only NDR platform that leverages the power of Open Source projects in addition to our own technology to deliver Intrusion Detection (IDS), Network Security Monitoring (NSM), and Smart PCAP solutions.  We sell to some of the most sensitive, mission critical large enterprises and government agencies in the world.

We are seeking a Regional Vice President of Sales to lead and drive growth in the State, Local, and Education (SLED) market. The Regional VP will oversee a team of Account Executives, develop strategic customer and partner relationships, and ensure successful execution of sales strategies that deliver Corelight's cybersecurity solutions to the public sector.Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive SLED go-to-market strategy to drive revenue growth across state, local, and education accounts.
• Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of Account Executives, empowering them to achieve and exceed individual and regional sales targets.
• Build and maintain executive-level relationships with CIOs, CTOs, procurement leaders, and key decision-makers across SLED organizations.
• Partner with Corelight’s sales engineers, marketing, and partner ecosystem to align strategies and optimize market opportunities in the SLED space.
• Navigate complex sales cycles, including understanding SLED procurement vehicles (e.g., RFP/RFI processes, cooperative contracts, and state purchasing agreements) and funding cycles.
• Ensure the accurate management of pipeline forecasting, sales reporting, and overall performance metrics for the SLED territory.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to both internal teams and external customers, delivering actionable insights that align Corelight solutions to SLED organizations' missions and objectives.
• Represent Corelight at key SLED-focused conferences and events, driving brand awareness and establishing thought leadership in the public sector cybersecurity space.
• Foster collaboration across internal teams (Customer Success, Product, Sales Operations) to align on priorities, ensure customer satisfaction, and drive long-term success.
• Maintain a strong understanding of market trends, legislative changes, and technology initiatives affecting the SLED vertical to inform strategy and drive innovation.
• Align with Corelight’s channel and partner strategy, leveraging relationships with integrators, resellers, and public sector-focused alliances to accelerate growth.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of enterprise sales leadership experience, with a proven track record of success in the public sector SLED market.
• Strong expertise in selling cybersecurity or cloud solutions to state and local governments and educational institutions.
• Demonstrated experience leading high-performing sales teams, with a focus on coaching, team development, and accountability.
• Proven ability to navigate complex procurement processes, including RFP/RFI cycles, state contracts, and cooperative purchasing agreements.
• Established relationships with key SLED decision-makers, including agency leaders, education system IT executives, and procurement stakeholders.
• Proficient in strategic planning, pipeline management, and delivering accurate forecasting at a regional level.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and inspire at both the executive and team levels.
• Strong understanding of public sector challenges, funding cycles, and legislative drivers, and the ability to align solutions to address these priorities.
• Experience working cross-functionally with internal stakeholders to execute on strategic goals and drive operational excellence.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while managing multiple priorities.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; advanced degree a plus.

We are proud of our culture and values - driving diversity of background and thought, low-ego results, applied curiosity and tireless service to our customers and community.  Corelight is committed to a geographically dispersed yet connected employee base with employees working from home and office locations around the world.  Fueled by an accelerating revenue stream, and investments from top-tier venture capital organizations such as Crowdstrike, Accel and Insight - we are rapidly expanding our team.  

Check us out at www.corelight.com