
Sales Development Representative at Cato Networks (Zurich, Switzerland)
Cato Networks· Zurich, Switzerland·
Job description
Cato Networks is the converged network and security cloud for the AI era.
As AI reshapes cybersecurity, enterprises face a dual challenge: unlocking AI’s potential while defending against AI-driven attacks. Cato addresses both through a unified, cloud-native platform, providing the visibility and context to prioritize risks and stop threats in real time across users, applications, data, and AI agents.
Join us as we scale: take on ambitious technological challenges and shape the next generation of enterprise security at a company trusted by thousands of organizations worldwide.
We are looking for experienced Sales Development Representatives to join our amazing team in DACH. This is an exciting opportunity to work with the company who invented and pioneered the revolution of SASE. You will play a critical role in driving revenue in our defined markets.
Responsibilities
- Prospect and qualify potential customers within an assigned geographic territory, leveraging various sales and lead generation tools
- Develop corporate customer prospects through direct outreach and email campaigns
- Work in coordination with Regional Sales Directors to identify potential customers, qualify opportunities, schedule presentations, and occasionally accompany them on partner visits to strengthen relationships and generate new business opportunities
- Weekly review of leads developed, new leads added, and field sales intelligence; maintain accurate records and generate reports on all phases of sales activities
- Keep informed on new products, services, and other information of interest to customers through successful completion of sales training and self-study
- Display self-discipline and focus to effectively manage a high-volume business environment with strong time management skills
- Achieve or exceed daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly goals and production levels as defined by sales management
Requirements
- Dynamic, high energy sales professional with 3+ years of SDR experience within an intense, fast-paced, goal-oriented startup environment - ideally from a Networking or Security product company
- Demonstrated ability to exceed quarterly quotas
- Blend of strategic thinking and tactical implementation
- Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally within a team-oriented environment
- Strong computer, written, and interpersonal communications skills
- Experience with Salesforce.com, Outreach, Discovering, or other common SDR productivity tools.
- Ability to travel to Trade Shows when needed (~1-2x /year)
- BA/BS Degree or equivalent higher education
- Native German speaker required
Why work at Cato Networks
- High-Growth Environment: The company is in a hypergrowth phase (43% ARR growth, 34.5% headcount growth), offering significant career advancement opportunities and the chance to work on cutting-edge technology.
- Industry Leadership: Employees work on a category-defining platform recognized by Gartner, with the chance to shape the future of enterprise security.
- Experienced Leadership: Founded by Shlomo Kramer (co-founder of Check Point and Imperva), providing a proven playbook for building a successful security company.
- Global & Diverse Team: Over 1,500 employees across 25 countries, with a strong emphasis on internal promotion and professional growth.
- Culture & Perks: Employees rate the company 4.3/5.0 on Glassdoor (251 reviews), with high marks for career development (4.2), culture (4.1), and compensation (4.1). The company emphasizes a “biggest and most rewarding challenge” ethos, with pride in employee growth.
- Remote/Hybrid Policy: Not explicitly stated, but the global nature of the team (25 countries) suggests a flexible, remote-friendly culture, with significant hubs in Tel Aviv, the US, UK, and Philippines.