[![Image]() Meet Jobicy Copilot — free AI autofill for job applications + remote job alerts ›](#) [All remote jobs](https://jobicy.com/jobs.md)Open role[![Semperis logo](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2025/06/01cb24ea-221.png)](https://jobicy.com/company/semperis.md)Remote opportunity at[Semperis](https://jobicy.com/company/semperis.md) # Area VP Sales, EMEA West Review the role, location requirements, compensation details, and application process before deciding whether this opportunity fits your next career move. [Apply for this job](#job-application)[View company](https://jobicy.com/company/semperis.md)Share19 Sep 2026Published40Listing views1Application actions19 Oct 2026Apply before Opportunity details ## About this role. AI SummarySemperis seeks an Area VP of Sales to lead and scale its EMEA West enterprise cybersecurity business from the Paris area. The role manages and develops Enterprise Sales Directors while owning regional planning, pipeline health, forecasting, net-new ARR, and complex deal execution. The leader will build disciplined MEDDPICC-led sales operations and work closely with channel partners and internal teams to expand market presence across France, Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Benelux. Candidates need extensive enterprise cybersecurity sales leadership experience, French and English fluency, and willingness to travel approximately 50%. ## Role DNA A quick view of the complexity, pace, ownership and collaboration implied by the job description. ### Job Complexity 5/5EasyHard ### Pace & Pressure 5/5RelaxedFast-paced ### Autonomy Level 5/5GuidedFull ownership ### Communication Load 5/5IndependentCollaborative AI insightThis is a senior regional revenue-leadership role in a high-growth cybersecurity market, requiring accountability for team performance, forecasting, hiring, strategic partnerships, and complex enterprise transactions. Success depends on both hands-on deal leadership and the ability to build a scalable operating model across multiple markets. ## Salary analysis Estimated compensation compared with the broader US market for similar roles. Estimated job medianHighly competitive$240,000US market range$180k–$300k0$330k AI insightNo salary was disclosed in the posting. For a US-market Area VP of Enterprise Cybersecurity Sales, an estimated annual base-salary market range is USD 180,000 to USD 300,000, with a midpoint of USD 240,000; variable compensation, commission, and equity may materially increase total earnings but are not included in this estimate. ## Core skills Skills and capabilities most closely associated with this opportunity. [Enterprise sales leadership](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Enterprise%20sales%20leadership.md)[Cybersecurity sales](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Cybersecurity%20sales.md)[Identity security](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Identity%20security.md)[Regional sales strategy](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Regional%20sales%20strategy.md)[MEDDPICC](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=MEDDPICC.md)[Pipeline management](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Pipeline%20management.md)[Sales forecasting](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Sales%20forecasting.md)[Channel partnerships](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Channel%20partnerships.md)[Complex negotiations](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Complex%20negotiations.md)[Team development](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Team%20development.md) Sample interview questionsHow have you built a predictable enterprise sales operating rhythm across a multi-country region?I establish a consistent cadence for pipeline reviews, forecast calls, QBRs, account planning, and deal inspections. I use agreed qualification standards and leading indicators such as pipeline coverage, stage conversion, and sales-cycle health so coaching and intervention happen before quarter-end. Describe how you coach a seller through a complex cybersecurity opportunity involving multiple stakeholders. I first validate the business problem, buying process, decision criteria, and economic buyer using MEDDPICC principles. I then help the seller build a stakeholder map, quantify value and risk reduction, identify gaps in mutual action plans, and align technical, executive, and partner resources around the close strategy. What would be your approach to growing Semperis in an underpenetrated EMEA West market? I would segment the market by ideal customer profile, identity-security maturity, partner influence, and whitespace potential. From there, I would set territory plans, prioritize high-leverage accounts and partners, create focused pipeline-generation plays, and inspect progress regularly to refine investment decisions. How do you balance high accountability with a developmental leadership style? I set clear expectations, measurable outcomes, and regular inspection points while making coaching specific and actionable. I distinguish between skill gaps, execution issues, and effort problems, provide the appropriate support, and consistently follow through on commitments from both the leader and the seller. How have channel and alliance partners contributed to your regional sales strategy? I treat partners as part of the go-to-market engine rather than as an add-on. I align on target accounts, joint value propositions, qualification rules, and shared account plans, then measure contribution through sourced pipeline, influenced opportunities, conversion, and customer outcomes. At Semperis, our mission is to be a Force for Good. Starting with being a great place to work. We believe that when people feel valued, supported, and empowered, they do their best work. That’s why we focus on creating an employee experience rooted in purpose, growth, and balance. Semperis has been recognized as one of America’s Fastest-Growing Cybersecurity Companies by the Inc. 5000, a DUNS 100 Top Startup to Work For, and a multi-year Inc. Best Workplace awardee. Semperis is looking for an Area Vice President of Sales to lead our EMEA West business and help shape the next phase of growth across France, Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Benelux. Reporting to the VP of Sales, EMEA, you will lead and develop a team of Enterprise Sales Directors responsible for growing Semperis across their respective territories. This is a hands-on regional leadership role with direct influence on net-new ARR, team performance, customer outcomes, and market presence. Semperis operates in one of the most important areas of enterprise cybersecurity: protecting the identity systems organisations depend on to operate and recover. We are looking for a leader who can help enterprise customers understand the business value of identity security and resilience, while building the team and operating discipline needed to capture the opportunity across EMEA West. What you will do * Lead, coach, and develop a team of Enterprise Sales Directors to deliver net-new ARR against regional goals * Recruit, attract, and retain high-calibre enterprise sales talent as the organisation scales * Establish a clear operating rhythm across pipeline generation, deal inspection, forecasting, QBRs, performance reviews, and regional planning * Own the annual regional sales plan and build a disciplined pipeline engine that balances activity, opportunity quality, conversion, and coverage * Embed a consistent, methodology-led sales process using MEDDPICC or equivalent approaches; coach the team on qualification, territory planning, account strategy, value selling, and deal execution * Lead from the front in complex enterprise opportunities, improving deal strategy, supporting negotiation, and helping teams close in a timely way * Create clear standards of accountability and ownership through regular inspection, feedback, and follow-through * Build strong, strategic relationships with channel and alliance partners, and collaborate across Marketing, BDR, Product, Pre-Sales, Customer Success, Legal, andthe wider Semperis ecosystem to accelerate regional growth * Strengthen Semperis’ presence through customer advocacy, industry engagement, thought leadership, and relevant public relations activity What great looks like * A high-performing, engaged team with clear expectations, strong development, and visible accountability * A predictable, data-led operating rhythm that drives qualified pipeline growth, accurate forecasts, and consistent net-new ARR across EMEA West * Enterprise Sales Directors who are improving their skills, raising their ambition, and taking greater ownership of higher-quality enterprise deals * Stronger negotiation and close execution through hands-on leadership in complex opportunities * Strategic use of channel and alliance partners and cross-functional resources to expand market reach and create opportunity * A respected Semperis presence with customers, partners, and the wider cybersecurity community What you will bring * 10+ years’ experience selling cybersecurity, identity security, or adjacent technology solutions to large enterprise organisations through complex, multi-stakeholder buying processes * Proven leadership experience building, recruiting, and developing high-performing enterprise sales teams * Track record of delivering net-new ARR and achieving or exceeding regional growth targets * Strong sales operating discipline, including methodology-led qualification, pipeline inspection, forecast accuracy, and performance accountability; experience with MEDDPICC or equivalent approaches is strongly preferred * Frontline enterprise sales credibility, with strong commercial judgement across value, negotiation, and close strategy * Strong understanding of the information security channel and alliance ecosystem, with established regional relationships across enterprise customers, partners, and the cybersecurity community * Sufficient technical depth and commercial credibility to coach teams in complex security and identity conversations * People-focused leadership style that combines high standards with a low-ego, developmental approach * Proven success operating in a start-up or scale-up environment, with the pace, resilience, and ownership that it requires * Professional, confident communication style with customers, partners, executives, and internal stakeholders * Located in or around Paris, with willingness to travel approximately 50% * Fluency in both French and English is essential Nice to have * Active Directory, Entra ID, identity security, hybrid identity, or adjacent cyber category exposure * Experience selling enterprise cybersecurity platforms rather than point products alone * Success scaling a relatively greenfield region or building structure in an underpenetrated market * Background with a pre-IPO, venture-backed, or high-growth cybersecurity vendor * Experience selling for an emerging or challenger brand, where market awareness and demand had to be built rather than inherited * Additional fluency in Italian, Spanish, or Portuguese #LI-LP1 Why Join Semperis? You’ll be part of a global team on the front lines of cybersecurity innovation. At Semperis, we celebrate curiosity, integrity, and people who take initiative. If you’re someone who sees the glass as half full, embraces challenges as growth opportunities, and values a healthy balance between work and life—we’d love to meet you. **Semperis maintains office locations in several cities across the globe. Where the job description specifies a required location, candidates will follow our hybrid work model. This includes working up to three days per week and remotely the remaining days. ### Semperis is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, citizenship, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law. The information collected by the Semperis application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity, and maintain employment statistics. ### Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or other applicable state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Semperis. Please inform Semperis representative Anna Taylor, Director of Global Recruiting, if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process. Show more [Apply now >](https://jobicy.com/jobs/153672-area-vp-sales-emea-west.md) > Annual salary information is not provided for this position. 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