Regional Sales Director, Commercial - LATAM

GitLab is the intelligent orchestration platform for DevSecOps. GitLab enables organizations to increase developer productivity, improve operational efficiency, reduce security and compliance risk, and accelerate digital transformation. More than 50 million registered users and more than 50% of the Fortune 100* trust GitLab to ship better, more secure software faster. The same principles built into our products are reflected in how our team works: we embrace AI as a core productivity multiplier, with all team members expected to incorporate AI into their daily workflows to drive efficiency, innovation, and impact. GitLab is where careers accelerate, innovation flourishes, and every voice is valued. Our high-performance culture is driven by our values and continuous knowledge exchange, enabling our team members to reach their full potential while collaborating with industry leaders to solve complex problems. Co-create the future with us as we build technology that transforms how the world develops software. * Fortune 500® is a registered trademark of Fortune Media IP Limited, used under license. Claim based on GitLab data. Fortune 100 refers to the top 20% ranked companies in the 2025 Fortune 500 list, published in June 2025. Fortune and Fortune Media IP Limited are not affiliated with, and do not endorse products or services of GitLab. An overview of this role As the Regional Director, Commercial Sales - LATAM, you'll lead a team of Commercial Account Executives to grow adoption of GitLab's artificial intelligence (AI)-powered DevSecOps platform, which brings together software development, security, and operations. You'll own software sales, bookings, and revenue across the region, helping new and existing customers increase developer productivity, improve operational efficiency, and reduce security and compliance risk. You’ll also build a foundational operational discipline, including a defined sales cadence, a common methodology (MEDDPICC and Command of the Message) applied consistently across the team, and a partner strategy that multiplies regional coverage. Reporting to the Area Vice President, LATAM, you'll hire and develop your team, set territory and industry strategies, and align regional sales plans with GitLab's growth goals. In your first year, you'll focus on building a strong team culture, deepening customer relationships across LATAM, and consistently meeting or exceeding performance objectives. What you'll do Lead, coach, and develop Commercial Account Executives serving the LATAM market to deliver software sales, bookings, and revenue results. Build territory and industry plans based on market dynamics, customer needs, and competitive trends, and turn those plans into growth opportunities. Establish that operating rhythm including qualification standards, pipeline hygiene, deal inspection, and forecast accuracy. Own accurate sales forecasts, territory management plans, and regional growth strategies aligned with GitLab's revenue goals. Establish, track, and report on team performance metrics, and address gaps through coaching and changes to regional plans. Partner with Renewals, Marketing, and Sales Operations to manage pipeline health, renewal performance, and deal execution. Recruit, hire, and onboard sales talent, and maintain a pipeline of potential future hires in the region. Build an inclusive, positive team culture through regular coaching, clear expectations, and ongoing development. Enable your team on GitLab's product, pricing, AI-powered DevSecOps positioning, and industry and regulatory factors relevant to LATAM markets. What you'll bring Progressive experience in field sales and sales operations in open source software, DevOps, or a similar software-as-a-service environment. We welcome transferable leadership and regional sales experience from adjacent software markets. Success leading and developing account-focused sales teams, including hiring, coachi