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# Regional Sales Director - Southern Europe at Tenable, Inc.

- **Company:** Tenable, Inc.
- **Location:** Spain
- **Compensation:** €104k–€147k
- **Work type:** remote
- **Posted:** 2026-09-18
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-23
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/tenableinc/jobs/5425900008

## Job description

Who is Tenable?

Tenable® is the Exposure Management company. Over 40,000 organizations around the globe rely on Tenable to understand and reduce cyber risk. Our global employees support 65 percent of the Fortune 500, 50 percent of the Global 2000, and large government agencies. Come be part of our journey!

What makes Tenable such a great place to work?

Ask a member of our team and they’ll answer, “Our people!” We work together to build and innovate best-in-class cybersecurity solutions for our customers; all while creating a culture of belonging, respect, and excellence where we can be our best selves. When you’re part of our #OneTenable team, you can expect to partner with some of the most talented and passionate people in the industry, and have the support and resources you need to do work that truly matters. We deliver results that exceed expectations and we win together!

Your Role:

The Regional Sales Director is responsible for leading Tenable’s sales team across the Mediterranean region (Italy, Spain, and Portugal). In this role, you will map the course, develop the regional go-to-market strategy, implement annual execution plans, and hold full accountability for driving revenue growth, market penetration, and pipeline health across the territory.

Your Opportunity:

- Act as the front-line leader for the Mediterranean sales team, coaching high-performing Enterprise Account Executives to achieve and exceed revenue targets.
- Accurately manage, inspect, and report in a predictable manner on all aspects of pipeline development and forecasting using standard sales methodologies.
- Formulate and execute a strategic Go-To-Market (GTM) plan tailored to the Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese enterprise security markets.
- Lead complex negotiations for large enterprise deals involving Tenable’s full Exposure Management platform (Tenable One).
- Expand and leverage strategic channel partnerships, MSSPs, and system integrators across Southern Europe to accelerate new business acquisition.
- Directly manage key strategic customer accounts, serving as an executive sponsor to build long-term relationships with regional CISOs and IT security leaders.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional leadership including Sales Engineering, Channel, Field Marketing, Legal, Finance, and Professional Services to maximize regional growth

What You'll Need:

- 3+ years of senior-level sales management experience leading direct reports in a fast-paced enterprise software/SaaS environment.
- 10+ years of specialized cybersecurity experience selling complex solutions across Exposure Management, Vulnerability Management, Cloud Security (CNAPP), Identity Security, OT/IoT, or Security Analytics.
- Proven track record in quota-carrying enterprise sales with a history of consistently exceeding targets.
- Strong mastery of MEDDPICC framework and rigorous pipeline management.
- Extensive experience navigating complex enterprise sales cycles, pricing negotiations, and commercial terms in Southern Europe.
- Deep expertise in driving joint go-to-market strategies with key regional channel partners, distributors, and global system integrators (GSIs).
- Native or business-fluent proficiency in Spanish or Italian, alongside fluent English. Proficiency in Portuguese is a strong asset.
- Extensive network and referenceable relationships with enterprise accounts, key cybersecurity decision-makers, and partners across Spain, Italy, and Portugal.
- Demonstrated passion for hiring, developing, and coaching diverse sales talent.
- Ability to travel regularly within the Mediterranean region as needed (Up to 50%).

Interview Process Recruiter Interview  – 1st Stage - Virtual Hiring Manager Interview  – 2nd Stage – Virtual/In-Person HR Interview – 3rd Stage - Virtual Senior Stakeholder Panel Interview – 4th Stage - In-Person C-Level - Final Interview – Final Stage - Virtual

## #LI-JG1

#LI-Remote This is the expected salary range for this position in the primary job location, depending on experience and qualifications. Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, location and experience, and may fall outside of the range shown. Employees are also eligible for variable compensation in addition to base pay (commission for sales roles, bonus for non-sales roles), depending on company and individual performance. Tenable also offers a variety of Competitive wellness and financial benefits.

EU Pay Range €103.500—€147.166,66 EUR

We’re committed to promoting Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) at Tenable - through all equal employment opportunity laws and regulations at the international, federal, state and local levels.  If you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please contact Recruiting@Tenable.com for further assistance.

Tenable Data Consent Statement

Tenable is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal data. Depending on your location, one or more of the following notices may apply to you:

[General Applicant Privacy Notice](https://static.tenable.com/marketing/hr/Tenable_General_Applicant_Privacy_Notice_FINAL_4-29-2026_branded.pdf) [California Applicant Privacy Notice](https://static.tenable.com/marketing/hr/Tenable_CCPA_Notice_Applicants_FINAL_4-29-2026_branded.pdf) [EU/EEA/UK Applicant Privacy Notice](https://static.tenable.com/marketing/hr/Tenable_EEA_UK_Applicant_Privacy_Notice_FINAL_6-4-2026_branded.pdf)

## About Tenable, Inc.

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Tenable is the Exposure Management company, providing an AI-powered platform that unifies security visibility, insight, and action across the entire attack surface to help organizations understand and reduce cyber risk.
- **Entity Type**: Public (Ticker: TENB)
- **Headquarters**: Columbia, Maryland, USA
- **Founded**: 2002
- **Founders**: Ron Gula, Jack Huffard, Renaud Deraison

## Core Business
- Primary industry/industries: Cybersecurity (Exposure Management, Vulnerability Management, Cloud Security, OT Security, Identity Security)
- Target customers: Enterprise, SMB, and government organizations (B2B) — serving over 44,000 customers worldwide, including 65% of the Fortune 500 and 50% of the Global 2000 [tenable.com](https://www.tenable.com/about-tenable/about-us)
- Mission or purpose statement: "We believe every business has the right to pursue its ambitions free from security worry. This is why we dedicate ourselves to isolating and eradicating the cyber exposures that hold organizations back." [tenable.com](https://www.tenable.com/about-tenable/about-us)

## Products & Services
- **[Tenable One](https://www.tenable.com/)**: The company's flagship Exposure Management platform. It unifies visibility, insight, and action across the entire attack surface (IT, cloud, OT, identity, third-party applications, and AI) using native signals, exposure intelligence, and third-party data. It is powered by **Tenable Hexa AI**, which provides agentic orchestration to accelerate remediation.
- **Vulnerability Management**: Core solution for discovering assets and prioritizing vulnerabilities based on risk.
- **AI Exposure**: Provides visibility into the AI supply chain, including LLM integrations and data pipelines, to identify misconfigurations and shadow AI.
- **Cloud Security (CNAPP)**: Reduces cloud risk by closing misconfigurations, risky entitlements, and vulnerabilities across multi-cloud and hybrid environments.
- **Identity Exposure**: Continuously discovers assets and uses risk-based prioritization to focus on the most exploitable vulnerabilities.
- **OT Exposure**: Manages security across cyber-physical ecosystems, bridging the gap between IT and OT.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available in search results. (Public company; market cap fluctuates with stock price.)
- **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue — Not publicly available in search results. (As a public company, revenue is disclosed in SEC filings like 10-K/10-Q; the latest figure was not cited in the provided search results.)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: The company went public in 2018 in one of the largest raises for a U.S.-listed security company at the time. Key leadership includes co-CEOs Steve Vintz and Mark Thurmond [tenable.com](https://www.tenable.com/about-tenable/about-us).
- **Growth Signals**: 
  - Named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Exposure Assessment Platforms.
  - Named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape Worldwide Exposure Management 2025 Vendor Assessment.
  - Named a Leader in The Forrester Wave: Unified Vulnerability Management Solutions, Q3 2025.
  - Serves 44,000+ customers worldwide, including 65% of the Fortune 500.
  - Processes 1.7 trillion unique exposure data points per year and covers 336,000+ CVEs [tenable.com](https://www.tenable.com/about-tenable/about-us).

## Competitive Advantages
- **Market Leadership**: Consistently recognized as a Leader by major analyst firms (Gartner, Forrester, IDC) in the exposure management and vulnerability management categories.
- **Vast Data Fabric**: The Tenable Exposure Data Fabric and Hexa AI provide a unique ability to understand how risk moves through an environment, enabling precise prioritization and coordinated remediation across teams and AI agents.
- **Broad Coverage**: Unifies visibility across IT, cloud, OT, identity, and AI — a breadth that few competitors match.
- **Scale & Trust**: Trusted by a massive portion of the Fortune 500 and Global 2000, creating a strong network effect and brand moat.

## Strategic Focus
- **AI-Powered Exposure Management**: Deep investment in Tenable Hexa AI for agentic orchestration, aiming to shorten the time from detection to resolution.
- **Expanding the Attack Surface View**: Continuously adding new domains (AI, identity, OT) to the platform to provide a truly unified view.
- **Closing the Gap**: The core mission is to "close the gap between exposure and attack" by making exposure clear and actionable for customers.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture & Recognition**: Great Place to Work Certified, 2025 Best Workplace in Technology, 2025 Best Workplaces in Tech in the UK, and Best Workplace for Disability Inclusion [tenable.com](https://www.tenable.com/careers).
- **Work Model**: Hybrid and remote opportunities available. "Hub" roles require some weekly in-office presence, while Field/Remote roles are more flexible with occasional office attendance [tenable.com](https://www.tenable.com/careers).
- **Benefits**: Comprehensive health benefits (physical, mental, and family-forming plans), retirement plans, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), equity incentives, life and disability insurance, and generous paid time off.
- **Professional Development**: Customizable opportunities including learning courses, mentorship, leadership programs, and tuition reimbursement.
- **Engineering & Research Focus**: Strong emphasis on world-class research (covering 336K+ CVEs) and engineering innovation. The company is building "innovative platforms, products and features to help our customers stay one step ahead" [tenable.com](https://www.tenable.com/careers).
- **Global Impact**: Work with a team across 40 countries, serving 44,000+ customers including some of the largest organizations in the world.

## Sources
1. [tenable.com](https://www.tenable.com/)
2. [tenable.com](https://www.tenable.com/about-tenable/about-us)
3. [tenable.com](https://www.tenable.com/careers)
4. [greenhouse.io](https://boards.greenhouse.io/tenableinc)
5. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/tenableinc)

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