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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 71 days Tailscale's roles stay open a median of 76 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 2% of Tailscale's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Tailscale
- high 60 stale, 2 reposted of 60 open
- Hiring momentum
- 113 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-22
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Tailscale's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Tailscale.
About this role
As the Sales Director for EMEA at Tailscale, you will lead the development and execution of the sales strategy across the region, focusing on building and scaling the sales organization. Your role will involve managing a team of Account Executives, establishing strategic partnerships, and driving customer acquisition and expansion efforts. You will also be responsible for creating operational frameworks and playbooks that align with regional market needs while personally engaging with high-value opportunities and executive relationships.
- benefits
- 4/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 5/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Tailscale as an employer.
What you need
- Experience building or scaling a high-growth SaaS business in EMEA
- Proven leadership of teams across multiple customer segments
- Strong sales and coaching skills with a record of winning complex opportunities
- Experience in recruiting and developing high-performing sales talent
- Demonstrated success in building outbound pipeline and establishing regional go-to-market motions
- Experience developing channel and strategic partnership relationships in EMEA
Nice to have
- Additional European language skills
What you get
- Competitive total compensation package including base salary, equity, and variable commission
- Comprehensive group benefits with no waiting period for health, vision, dental, and more
- Employer-funded retirement contributions with matching
- Annual budget for professional development
- Flexible paid time off program
- Build-your-own home office setup with reimbursement for internet and workstation customization
Worth weighing
- No specific salary range mentioned
- Role involves significant ambiguity and ownership
- Position requires travel throughout EMEA
Summarised from Tailscale's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Tailscale on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-22. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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