Lead and scale a high-performing sales team to acquire and expand enterprise accounts in the AI and Digital Natives segment. Requires 10+ years B2B sales experience (5+ in leadership), deep technical knowledge of cloud infrastructure, AI platforms, and network security, plus a track record closing complex deals with CTOs and engineering leaders.
415k – 496k
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About the role
Responsibilities
Own and exceed regional revenue targets, driving both high-velocity new logo acquisition and strategic account expansion within the SF Bay Area Digital Native ecosystem.
Recruit, coach, and develop a world-class field sales team, driving the local hiring needs and instilling a high-tempo culture tailored to technical buyers and engineering leaders.
Act as a hands-on trusted advisor to CTOs and Engineering leaders, guiding them on setting up modern, secure network architectures and AI platforms utilizing Workers AI and R2 storage.
Effectively articulate Cloudflare’s value proposition across our entire portfolio, including Workers AI, R2 storage, advanced network security, and developer platforms.
Partner closely with global functional leadership across Product, Customer Success, Solutions Engineering, and Field Marketing to design and execute regional go-to-market strategies.
Act as a key executive sponsor for high-growth accounts, maintaining a tight business cadence for forecast calls, deal reviews, and customer account audits while personally helping close complex deals.
Requirements
10+ years of direct B2B sales experience, with 5+ years leading high-performing teams deeply embedded in the Digital Native and AI-native landscapes.
Proven track record of managing field sales organizations through complex, technical sales cycles with hyper-growth startups and disruptive tech giants.
Proven track record of mentoring teams in value selling to the C-suite, CTOs, VPs of Engineering, and technical buyers within the IaaS, computer networking, or developer platform space.
Deep understanding of modern application architecture, serverless computing, network security services, and how AI companies utilize compute, data storage, and edge infrastructure.
Strong leadership and interpersonal communication skills, with a history of driving innovation, managing pipeline health, and mentoring teams in fast-paced, dynamic environments.
Hands-on experience navigating hybrid sales motions that blend product-led growth and developer adoption with top-down enterprise execution.
History of thriving in rapidly evolving markets where you can maintain an entrepreneurial spirit, turn ambiguity into clear strategies, and act as both a strategic influencer and operational leader.
Compensation
For Bay Area based hires: Estimated annual salary of $415,000-$496,000 (includes on-target incentive compensation).
Eligible to participate in Cloudflare’s equity plan.
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