Regional Sales Manager (UK)

Overview

Alkira is redefining how enterprises build and operate their global networks. We’re an innovative, fast-growing, pre-IPO company headquartered in Silicon Valley, delivering the industry’s leading Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) platform. Our cloud-based solution enables enterprises to design, deploy and manage global, hybrid, multi-cloud networks with unprecedented simplicity, speed and security.

Following over 150% year-on-year growth in our International (EMEA & APAC) region, Alkira is expanding further and we\\u2019re looking to add another Regions Sales Manager to join our dynamic UK Sales team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company that’s accelerating growth into and beyond 2026.

About The Role

We’re seeking a high-energy, driven and experienced Regional Sales Manager to lead enterprise customer acquisition and growth across Europe. The ideal candidate will be based in London/ South East region.

You’ll be responsible for identifying, developing and closing new enterprise customers while working closely with our partners, engineering, and product teams to deliver exceptional outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Drive the full sales cycle from prospecting to close, consistently achieving and exceeding revenue targets.
• Identify and engage key enterprise accounts, building relationships with decision-makers and influencers.
• Deliver compelling presentations and demos that articulate Alkira’s unique value proposition.
• Collaborate with solutions engineering and product teams to guide prospects through trials and evaluations.
• Orchestrate complex, multi-stakeholder enterprise deals, leveraging internal resources across marketing, finance, and executive leadership.
• Maintain accurate forecasting, pipeline management, and account data in Salesforce.
• Represent Alkira at regional events, trade shows, and partner engagements across the territory.

Minimum Requirements

• 8+ years of enterprise technology sales experience, ideally within networking, cloud infrastructure, or SaaS.
• Proven success managing large, complex sales cycles with Fortune 1000 or global enterprise customers.
• Deep understanding of the cloud and networking ecosystem (AWS, Azure, GCP, SD-WAN, security integrations, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to engage C-level stakeholders and translate business priorities into network transformation initiatives.
• Strong collaboration skills with a track record of cross-functional teamwork.
• Proficient in Salesforce, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Up to 25% travel across the region.

About Alkira

Alkira was founded in 2018 by Amir and Atif Khan, the visionary computer networking team that created the multi-billion-dollar SD-WAN market with the founding of Viptela. Now, we have reinvented networking for the AI era by delivering Networking Infrastructure as-a-Service, the first global unified network infrastructure with on-demand hybrid and multi-cloud connectivity, integrated network and security services, end-to-end visibility, controls and governance, all delivered as-a-service.

Why Join Alkira

• Be part of a global growth story in one of the most exciting areas of enterprise networking.
• Collaborate with an exceptional international team driving innovation across EMEA & APAC.
• Competitive compensation, equity participation, and strong career development potential.