Sales Manager - Public Sector

Check Point Software Technologies

Köln, DEremote countryPosted Jul 30, 2026
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At a glance

Why this role might suit you

The role offers leadership in public sector sales with opportunities to influence strategy and grow within a globally recognized cybersecurity company, providing exposure to AI-driven security challenges and a diverse, remote-friendly environment.

Skills

public-sector-salesaccount-managementsales-strategycustomer-relationship-managementcloud-securityb2b-salesgovernment-relationssales-performance-monitoringteam-coachingtalent-management

About the role

Company Description

At Check Point, what you do matters. Every day, we protect over 100,000 organizations worldwide from increasingly sophisticated cyber and AI-driven threats, securing their AI transformation.

Our prevention-first approach safeguards hybrid networks, cloud environments, digital workspaces, and AI systems, stopping attacks before they happen.

This is where innovation meets real-world impact. You’ll help customers across industries operate with confidence in a rapidly changing digital world, working alongside smart, curious people who take ownership, challenge assumptions, and solve complex problems.

We’re proud to be recognized by TIME, Newsweek, and Forbes for excellence and workplace culture.

What really sets Check Point apart is the opportunity to grow, contribute, and help companies navigate their AI transformation securely.

If you’re excited to work at the forefront of AI-driven security on a global scale, this is the place to do it.

Job Description

Sales Strategy:

Develop and implement effective sales strategies to drive revenue growth for the Public Federal Authorities/Government Team

Collaborate with the sales team to identify and pursue new business opportunities

Stay updated on industry trends, competitor activities, and market changes to inform strategic decisions

Increase market penetration in the public sector and have a strong focus on new public sector customer acquisition

Drive Cloud, BTP, Infinity and Mobile Security solution sales across the territory

Customer/Partner Relationship Management:

Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers and partners

Work closely with them to understand customers/partners needs and tailor solutions to meet those needs

Ensure high level of customer/partner satisfaction and retention

Build up C-Level network within defined customers and partners

Sales Performance Monitoring:

Track and analyze sales performance metrics to identify areas for improvement

Implement measures to enhance sales efficiency and effectiveness

Prepare and present regular reports on team performance to Manager

Coaching and Development:

Provide ongoing training, coaching to your team on best practices and effective sales techniques

Identify skills gaps and implement training programs to address them

Foster a culture of continuous learning and development within the team

Working with employees close to strategic account planning and MEDDPICC

Qualifications

5+ years of experience in Account Management and/or Sales position in IT industry in the public sector

Deep understanding of the financial and administrative interrelationships in Public Federal Authorities/Government sector

Experience in implementing business strategies in the public sector

Experience in dealing with Public Federal Authorities/Government customers

Proven leadership in sales and account acquisition

Business acumen and process driven

Broad understanding of Security market – competitors, solutions

Result oriented and action driven

Good skills of talent management, coaching and supervising

Native German language, fluent English language

Willingness to travel within Germany

You can work remotely

We're committed to fostering a diverse team of individuals. If you believe you have what it takes to thrive in our passionate, fun, remote-friendly, and fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply. Your unique perspective might just challenge our preconceptions about who belongs in this role.

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