Sales Director, Canada

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Sales Director, Canada

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Halcyon .

What We Do Halcyon is the industry’s first dedicated, adaptive security platform that combines multiple proprietary advanced prevention engines along with AI models focused specifically on stopping ransomware.

Who We Are Halcyon was formed in 2021 by a team of cyber industry veterans after battling the scourge of ransomware (and advanced threats) for years at some of the largest global security vendors. Comprised of leaders from Cylance (now Blackberry), Accuvant (now Optiv), Fireye and ISS X‑Force (now IBM), Halcyon is focused on building products and solutions for mid‑market and enterprise customers. As a remote‑native, completely distributed global team, we recognize great talent can exist anywhere. We invite you to apply to a job you’re interested in and we’ll work a plan to meet your needs.

The Role Halcyon is seeking a highly experienced and results‑driven

Sales Director

to lead and oversee the commercial and enterprise sales strategy within the Canada region. The ideal candidate will be responsible for driving revenue growth, managing high performance sales teams, building strategic partnerships, and executing sales strategies that align with the company’s mission of combating ransomware threats.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage a regional sales team focused on commercial and enterprise accounts, ensuring the execution of company sales strategies. Foster a high‑performance sales culture, setting clear targets, providing coaching, and holding team members accountable for meeting revenue goals.

Develop and execute region‑specific sales plans and go‑to‑market strategies that align with corporate objectives. Identify market trends, potential client needs, and competitive advantages to drive product adoption across various industries.

Achieve and exceed sales targets by acquiring new customers, expanding existing customer accounts, and ensuring long‑term retention. Take responsibility for the region’s overall revenue performance, including forecasting and pipeline management.

Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key decision‑makers within target accounts, including CISOs, CTOs, and senior executives. Work closely with enterprise and mid‑market customers to understand their ransomware protection needs and deliver tailored solutions.

Collaborate with marketing, product, customer success, and operations teams to ensure alignment in product offerings and ensure a seamless customer experience. Provide valuable customer feedback to shape product development and messaging.

Work with the training and development team to ensure sales representatives are fully equipped with the necessary tools, knowledge, and resources to succeed. Lead the recruitment, development, and mentorship of sales talent.

Provide regular reporting on sales performance, forecast accuracy, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to senior management. Utilize CRM and other sales tools to track progress and optimize sales processes.

Support sales teams in closing large, complex deals by engaging directly with high‑value clients and participating in the negotiation process.

Skills and Qualifications

Minimum of 5+ years of experience leading commercial and enterprise sales, with a proven track record in driving revenue growth in the cybersecurity, SaaS, or technology sectors, while coaching and mentoring sales teams.

Experience in selling security solutions, particularly around ransomware protection, data privacy, and endpoint security, is highly preferred.

Strong understanding of cybersecurity threats, trends, and best practices.

Proven experience in developing and executing sales strategies and achieving sales quotas.

Base Salary Range CAD 190,000.00 – CAD 225,000.00. In accordance with applicable state and federal laws, the range provided is Halcyon’s reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount may differ based on non‑discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and location. Base pay is one part of the total package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work. This role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses, incentives, and equity in the Company.

Equal Opportunity Employer We understand it takes a diverse team of highly intelligent, passionate, curious, and creative people to develop the exceptional product we are building. Our dynamic team has incredible perspectives to share, just as we know you do, and we take great pride in being an equal opportunity employer.

Additional Information

Seniority Level: Director

Employment Type: Full‑time

Job Function: Sales and Business Development

Industry: Computer and Network Security

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