EMEA PRESALES DIRECTOR - Network Automation / Security

Job Title: EMEA PreSales Director
Location: UK (Remote with travel)

Are you a proven PreSales leader with technical knowledge in enterprise networking or network security? Our client – a fast-growing, US-headquartered provider of cutting-edge network automation and security solutions – is looking to hire a Director of PreSales for the EMEA region.

This is a vital and high-impact role where you\’ll drive technical excellence and strategic alignment across the EMEA go-to-market efforts, supporting enterprise sales opportunities, enabling partner success, and guiding and inspiring a team of talented PreSales Engineers.

🔍 What You\’ll Be Doing

• Lead and mentor the EMEA PreSales / Sales Engineering team, ensuring strong alignment with sales to ensure a strong \’win-rate\’ on deals with new and existing customers.
• Collaborate with Sales Leadership to develop and execute technical strategies for target accounts and regions.
• Act as a strategic advisor to customers and prospects – engaging in executive-level discussions around network transformation, automation, and security.
• Own the technical sales process and Proof-of-Value (PoV) execution.
• Work cross-functionally with Product Management, Engineering, Marketing and Exec Leadership to provide field insights and help drive GTM improvements.

🌐 Ideal Candidate Profile

• 10+ years of experience in PreSales/Solutions Engineering, including at least 3 years in a management / leadership role.
• Domain knowledge in enterprise networking and at least one of the following:

• SD-WAN
• Network visibility
• Network automation
• Network management
• Network security

• Background in working with enterprise clients and supporting complex sales cycles.
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment

💼 What\’s on Offer

• Competitive base salary + bonus + equity
• Flexible remote-first working, with travel as needed
• Be part of a pioneering vendor at the intersection of network automation, security, and AI.
• Significant influence in shaping the future of the company\’s EMEA technical GTM strategy