Offer summary

Qualifications:

Proven sales leadership experience in networking or 'as-a-service' environments., Experience building and scaling sales teams during rapid growth., Strong customer relationship management and communication skills., Knowledge of cloud and virtualization solutions in enterprise settings..

Key responsibilities:

Lead and develop the DACH sales team to achieve results.

Collaborate on strategies to drive regional revenue growth.

Manage key customer relationships and acquire new clients.

Own sales reporting, forecasting, and technical engagement with customers.

Job description

About Megaport

We’re not your typical tech company – and we don’t want to be. Megaport is the global leader in Network as a Service (NaaS), and has transformed the way businesses connect to the cloud, data centers, and each other. We’re publicly listed on the Australian Stock Exchange and partnered with the biggest names in tech like Amazon, Microsoft, Google, Oracle, IBM, and more. Headquartered in Brisbane with a crew of over 350 people spread across Asia-Pacific, Europe, and the Americas, our employees enjoy an environment that is collaborative, supportive, and (actually) fun.

Our Team Culture

We’re a team of problem solvers, pixel pushers, code slingers, and cloud fanatics. Culture is more than a poster on the wall here – collaboration beats hierarchy, curiosity fuels our growth, and everyone’s voice matters. We take our work seriously, but not ourselves. We work across time zones to execute on our global vision, trust each other to get things done, and never compromise our values for commercial gain. Most importantly, we place our customers at the center of everything we do.

Your Role

Reporting directly to the VP of Sales, EMEA, you will be responsible for growing the sales team, driving revenue, and supporting the expansion of our global fabric. A solution-focused leader with a strong bias for action, you bring both strategic vision and hands-on execution. In this role, you will lead the development and delivery of Megaport’s enterprise strategy, continually seeking innovative ways to improve how enterprises and networks interconnect.

What You’ll Be Doing

Build, develop, and inspire the DACH sales team to consistently deliver results

Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to develop and execute strategies that drive regional revenue growth

Partner with the VP of Sales, EMEA to define business objectives and deliver on strategic priorities

Manage high-profile customer relationships and lead new logo acquisition through executive-level engagement

Consistently achieve or exceed sales targets and performance KPIs

Own sales reporting and forecasting across your team with accuracy and accountability

Maintain deep knowledge of Megaport products, partner offerings, and competitor solutions; engage confidently in technical conversations with customers, prospects, and partners

What We Are Looking For

Proven track record of successful sales leadership in networking or 'as-a-service' environmentsExperience building and scaling sales teams during periods of rapid growth

Demonstrated success in entering new markets and acquiring new customers

Ability to lead direct sales while enabling strong collaboration with channel partners.

Excellent customer-facing communication, presentation, and public speaking skills

Strong problem-solving capabilities and a strategic understanding of business requirements

Ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders across Marketing, Operations, Finance, Engineering, Product, and People teams

Comfortable working across diverse cultures and adapting to varied business contexts

Experience designing or deploying cloud and virtualization solutions in enterprise environments

What We Offer

Flexible working environment – a remote-first culture with coworking options available

Generous leave plans – including, parental leave, birthday leave, and a purchased annual leave program

Health and wellness support – through a wellness allowance and employee wellbeing initiatives

Comprehensive learning support – generous study and training allowance plus paid study leave

Creative, modern workspaces – designed to inspire when you're not working remotely, plus access to coworking spaces via our global WeWork membership if you work remotely, but like to get out of the house sometimes

Motivated, inclusive team – work alongside industry experts and fresh talentRecognition programs – celebrate achievements with our Legend and Kudos award

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If you have any questions, please reach out to Megaport's Talent Acquisition Team at Careers@megaport.com

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