Regional Director Sales Engineering DACH / CER

At Check Point, we are seeking a seasoned and visionary leader to head our  Sales Engineering team for the Central European region , which forms part of our  Western Europe organization .

Central Europe is one of the most strategic regions for Check Point in EMEA. In this high-impact role, you will work closely with the Western Europe management team and your peer SE Directors, while reporting directly to the  VP of Sales Engineering, Western Europe .

You will be responsible for defining and executing the regional pre-sales strategy, including planning, enablement, and resourcing. Your leadership will be instrumental in driving growth, strengthening customer success, and accelerating the adoption of Check Point’s cutting-edge cybersecurity technologies. Experience leading teams through  digital transformation  or similar complex technology shifts is a strong advantage.

This role requires approximately 50% travel  across the region, and you will engage directly with customers and partners as a  trusted C-level peer and advisor , representing Check Point’s strategic and technical vision at the executive level.

Check Point is a global leader in cybersecurity, offering an integrated portfolio of solutions across network, cloud, and endpoint security - helping organizations worldwide protect what matters most.

Job Description

• Lead, inspire, and develop a high-performing Sales Engineering organization across Central Europe, ensuring operational excellence and talent development.

• Partner with the Western Europe leadership team to define and execute strategic objectives that drive business growth and customer success.

• Act as a strategic C-level advisor to key customers and partners, shaping their cybersecurity vision and long-term technology roadmap.

• Ensure all SEs are fully enabled, up to date on emerging technologies, and delivering exceptional value to customers and partners.

• Monitor and drive key KPIs, ensuring consistent performance and alignment with corporate objectives.

• Represent Check Point as a spokesperson and thought leader in executive forums, industry events, and market engagements.

• Drive innovation to enhance pre-sales efficiency, customer engagement, and solution delivery.

• Stay ahead of market trends and collaborate across business units to influence strategic direction and product development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in cybersecurity or IT, with senior leadership in pre-sales or technical sales.

• Proven executive leadership experience managing and developing Sales Engineering teams.

• Strong understanding of the cybersecurity market, enterprise customer environments, and evolving technology trends.

• Analytical and strategic thinker with a results-driven, action-oriented mindset.

• Excellent communication, influencing, and presentation skills at the executive level.

• Familiarity with Salesforce.com or similar CRM tools is an advantage.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.

• A proactive, creative problem solver who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

• Fluent in English and German

• A strong technical background in cybersecurity architecture or emerging technologies.

• A collaborative leadership style that inspires teams and fosters excellence.

• A genuine belief in continuous learning and growth - for yourself and those you lead.