Regional Sales Director, Central & Eastern Europe

About Keyfactor Our mission is to securely connect the world: humans, machines, and AI. Keyfactor is the leader in trust infrastructure for AI and machines, helping the world's largest enterprises and government agencies take control of the cryptographic identities that safeguard every digital interaction. Behind the platform is a global team of people who care deeply about the work and each other. We move fast, think big, and show up for one another every day. If you're looking for work that matters and a team that brings out your best, we hope you'll trust your future with Keyfactor! T itle: Regional Sales Director, Central & Eastern Europe Location: Poland preferred, Czech Republic or Austria considered (Remote) Experience: Director Level Job Function: Direct Sales Employment Type: Full-time Travel Requirements: up to 30% Industry: Computer Network & Security Job Summary The Regional Sales Director owns a defined enterprise account portfolio across Central and Eastern Europe as a senior individual contributor. Building new business and expansion with regional autonomy, specialist support and Keyfactor’s platform for machine identity and post-quantum security. Responsibilities Builds and executes enterprise account plans, prioritizing whitespace, use cases and partner access. Creates qualified pipeline through prospecting, executive outreach, events and partner activity. Develops multiple champions, engages economic buyers and maps each customer’s decision process. Connects technical needs to business outcomes through value-based discovery and clear storytelling. Leads complex opportunities through evaluation, tenders, procurement, negotiation and close. Works with Sales Engineering, SDR, Marketing, Channel and delivery teams to advance opportunities. Maintains disciplined qualification, accurate Salesforce records and reliable, evidence-based forecasts. Meets or exceeds quota, protects deal value and develops lasting customer and partner relationships. Minimum Qualifications, Education, and Skills Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Technology, or equivalent practical experience. Repeated success in complex enterprise software, infrastructure or cybersecurity sales, supported by real deal examples and quota attainment. Experience generating new business in Central and Eastern Europe, with knowledge of local buying processes and partner ecosystems. Multi-threading, champion development, value-based selling and clear storytelling with C-level and technical decision-makers. Proven negotiating skills, sound commercial judgment and a commitment to customer outcomes. High self-motivation, organization and attention to detail; resilience, composure and follow-through under pressure. Practical use of MEDDPICC or comparable methods, Salesforce and disciplined qualification and forecasting. Ability to align specialists and partners through influence, share knowledge and take ownership of complex deal outcomes. Curiosity and learning agility; PKI, CLM or cryptography knowledge is advantageous. Sales Engineering provides technical depth. Professional fluency in English; Polish or another relevant regional language is advantageous. Right to work in the country of employment. #LI-NA1 #LI-NA1 Compensation Salary will be commensurate with experience.  Culture, Career Opportunities and Benefits We build teams that continually strive to get better than the day before. You will be challenged daily and given opportunities to grow personally and professionally. We balance autonomy and structure to create an entrepreneurial environment to spur creativity and new ideas.  Here are just some of the initiatives that make our culture special:   Second Fridays (a company-wide day off on the second Friday of every month minus November and December due to the Holiday schedule). Please note that this benefit is subject to change.