Forward Networks is transforming how the world’s most complex networks are managed and secured. Founded in 2013 by four Stanford Ph.D.s, we built the industry’s first network digital twin — a mathematically precise model of the production network that gives IT teams unmatched visibility, verification, and agility across every major cloud and vendor environment.

Our customers include global leaders such as Goldman Sachs, PayPal, S&P Global, IBM, and Dell, as well as fast-growing enterprises and government agencies. According to IDC, Forward Networks customers realize an average of $14.2 million in annual benefits through improved efficiency and security.

Backed by world-class investors including Andreessen Horowitz, Goldman Sachs, MSD Partners, and Threshold Ventures, Forward Networks offers a people-centric, innovative culture where brilliant minds are shaping the future of network reliability, security, and AI-ready operations.

Forward Networks is looking for an experienced Federal Regional (Air Force) DOD Sales Director:

• Do you want to create a category and help build a special company?
• Do you want to sell a platform that solves real networking problems?
• Do sensible quotas and no cap on earnings pique your interest? 
• Join a company that has been in market 5+ years and has some of the top Federal agencies and F500/Global 2000 already buying and referenceable.
• If you have 7-10 years of wildly successful experience selling to the federal government ..you may be the one!
• We are building a special team and hope you consider us if you want to have the experience of changing the networking world as we know it. 

This role will focus on the Air Force as part of our Federal team. Secret clearance desired

Responsibilities

• Own the development and execution of your sales strategy in territory that aligns with the company’s goals and objectives
• Identify and qualify leads, and generate new AirForce opportunities in order to achieve quota on a quarterly and annual basis
• Build strategic working relationships with clients, maintaining a high level of face-to-face contact
• Analyze potential sales opportunities by using data analysis and segmented research to identify the attributes most valued by our potential clients
• Develop a deep understanding of the competitive landscape and maintain a client database
• Maintain a high level of product and industry knowledge
• Build and maintain a robust pipeline of at least 3x revenue target
• Clearly explain the value proposition and goals of the Forward Networks solution

Requirements:

• Clearance desired (Minimum Level: Secret)
• Bachelor's Degree required
• Minimum 7-10 years in Fed DOD Sales with Air Force experience
• Proven track record of meeting and exceeding quota in technology sales
• Deep understanding of the networking and security industry, products, competitors, history, emerging trends and changing marketplace.
• Experience in selling Enterprise software with an ARR model preferred
• Must be able to communicate business and technical value to all levels of management
• Prior experience managing a sales team a plus
• Excellent communication and listening skills; persuasive
• Background in IT infrastructure

The expected On-Target Cash Earnings for this role is between 320,000-360,000 per year. Within this range, individual pay is determined by several factors including but not limited to, job-related skills, work experience, and relevant education/training

Forward Networks is transforming how the world’s most complex networks are managed and secured. Founded in 2013 by four Stanford Ph.D.s, we built the industry’s first network digital twin, a mathematically precise model of the production network that gives IT teams unmatched visibility, verification, and agility across every major cloud and vendor environment.

Our customers include global leaders such as Goldman Sachs, PayPal, S&P Global, IBM, and Dell, as well as fast-growing enterprises and government agencies. According to IDC, Forward Networks customers realize an average of $14.2 million in annual benefits through improved efficiency and security.

Backed by world-class investors including Andreessen Horowitz, Goldman Sachs, MSD Partners, and Threshold Ventures, Forward Networks offers a people-centric, innovative culture where brilliant minds are shaping the future of network reliability, security, and AI-ready operations.

Forward Networks is looking for an experienced Regional Sales Director Federal Systems Integrators (FSI’s):

• Do you want to create a category and help build a special company?
• Do you want to sell a platform that solves real networking problems?
• Do sensible quotas and no cap on earnings pique your interest? 
• Join a company that has been in the market 5+ years and has some of the top Federal agencies and F500/Global 2000 already buying and referenceable.
• If you have 10+ years of wildly successful experience selling to the federal government ..you may be the one!
• We are building a special team and hope you consider us if you want to have the experience of changing the networking world as we know it. 

Forward Networks is searching for a FSI Seller strategically focused on selling technology solutions to FSI clients. In this critical role, you will manage and drive sales efforts for the FSI market segment within the Federal sales team of Forward Networks. You will be instrumental in developing and executing growth strategies, as well as a comprehensive go-to-market approach in order to expand existing business within the Federal Government.

To succeed in this role, you will need to have: a relentless passion to develop and drive success and a strong understanding of the unique attributes/knowledge for selling technology solutions in the Federal FSI marketplace with a comprehensive understanding of Federal acquisition processes; a solid and well-rounded communication style; the skills to work/thrive in a high-growth company; a track record of success in a fast-paced, dynamic environment; an ability and proven history of driving individual sales targets; be team-oriented; strong written and oral communication skills; and an ambition to take on increasing levels of responsibility as we continue our growth.

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Build and drive a pipeline of new prospects.
• Develop a go-to-market plan for FSI targets.
• Deliver on personal sales objectives quarterly for targeted major opportunities.
• Execute strategies for generating demand in both direct and indirect sales scenarios.
• Lead the team in achieving quarterly and annual revenue and GP targets.
• Establish long-term consultative relationships with FSI accounts/clients.
• Leverage OEM partners and other business relationships to increase revenue and margin.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

• 10+ years of progressive sales, channel and leadership experience selling technology solutions and services within the FSI/Federal marketplace.
• Experience selling to and working with Leidos, BAH and CACI highly desired
• Proficient with revenue demand generation, sales methodologies, and reporting.
• A demonstrated ability to use personal knowledge, network, processes, and solution selling strategies to meet revenue and growth objectives.
• Proven track record of success in achieving sales targets directly to federal customers.
• Relationship-driven, with a solid executive presence and proven ability to earn credibility with government executives.
• Experience selling technology solutions  products in the Federal/FSI marketplace.
• Minimum TS/SCI Clearance Desired

The expected On-Target Cash Earnings for this role is between 320,000-360,000 per year. Within this range, individual pay is determined by several factors including but not limited to, job-related skills, work experience, and relevant education/training

Forward Networks is transforming how the world’s most complex networks are managed and secured. Founded in 2013 by four Stanford Ph.D.s, we built the industry’s first network digital twin — a mathematically precise model of the production network that gives IT teams unmatched visibility, verification, and agility across every major cloud and vendor environment.

Our customers include global leaders such as Goldman Sachs, PayPal, S&P Global, IBM, and Dell, as well as fast-growing enterprises and government agencies. According to IDC, Forward Networks customers realize an average of $14.2 million in annual benefits through improved efficiency and security.

Backed by world-class investors including Andreessen Horowitz, Goldman Sachs, MSD Partners, and Threshold Ventures, Forward Networks offers a people-centric, innovative culture where brilliant minds are shaping the future of network reliability, security, and AI-ready operations.

Forward Networks is looking for a Business Development Representative 

Key Responsibilities

• Targeted Prospecting: Identify and engage decision-makers at enterprise accounts using a mix of phone, email, LinkedIn, and creative outreach in partnership with Regional Sales Directors in your territory.
• Pipeline Generation: Develop a steady flow of qualified opportunities for Regional Sales Directors by booking discovery calls and demos.
• Account Research: Conduct research on target accounts and personas to tailor messaging and outreach to their business challenges and industry context.
• Messaging & Education: Clearly articulate Forward Networks’s value proposition and educate the prospects on the value of a digital twin.
• Collaboration: Partner with Sales and Marketing to execute account-based strategies and provide feedback on market trends and prospect needs.
• CRM Discipline: Maintain accurate records of all activities in Salesforce, ensuring visibility into pipeline activity and performance.
• Continuous Learning: Stay up to date on Forward Networks’s platform and the dynamic changes in the networking, security and cloud infrastructure space.

Qualifications

• Experience: 2-4 years of experience in outbound Business Development, business development, or lead generation within enterprise accounts.  Knowledge of computer networking, security, SaaS or data/technology industry experience preferred.
• Skills:
  Excellent communication, persuasion, and storytelling skills.
  Strong ability to research and personalize outreach for executives and technical stakeholders.
• Persistence, resilience, and creativity in outbound prospecting.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage high activity levels.
• Tools: Familiarity with Salesforce, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, SalesLoft/Outreach, and other prospecting tools.
• Mindset: Competitive, goal-oriented, coachable, and eager to grow into an Account Executive role.

Forward Networks is transforming how the world’s most complex networks are managed and secured. Founded in 2013 by four Stanford Ph.D.s, we built the industry’s first network digital twin — a mathematically precise model of the production network that gives IT teams unmatched visibility, verification, and agility across every major cloud and vendor environment.

Our customers include global leaders such as Goldman Sachs, PayPal, S&P Global, IBM, and Dell, as well as fast-growing enterprises and government agencies. According to IDC, Forward Networks customers realize an average of $14.2 million in annual benefits through improved efficiency and security.

Backed by world-class investors including Andreessen Horowitz, Goldman Sachs, MSD Partners, and Threshold Ventures, Forward Networks offers a people-centric, innovative culture where brilliant minds are shaping the future of network reliability, security, and AI-ready operations.

Forward Networks is looking for an experienced Senior Mid-Market Sales Account Executive

Key Responsibilities

• Prospecting & Pipeline Growth: Identify, qualify, and develop opportunities in mid-market and Mid-Market accounts through outbound outreach, inbound leads, and channel partners.
• Value Selling: Engage customer executives to align Forward Networks solutions with enterprise-wide priorities in network, security, cloud infrastructure and digital transformation.
• Full-Cycle Sales Ownership: Manage deals from discovery to close, with accountability for meeting and exceeding quarterly quotas.
• Territory Planning: Build and execute a territory strategy that balances new customer acquisition with expansion opportunities in existing accounts.
• Collaboration: Work closely with Business Development, Solutions Engineering, Customer Success, and Marketing to deliver exceptional customer experiences.
• Market Awareness: Stay up to date on Forward Networks’s platform and the dynamic changes in the networking, security and cloud infrastructure space.

Qualifications

• Experience: 6+ years of B2B software/SaaS sales experience, with success closing new business and growing accounts in the Mid-Market or mid-market segment.
• Track Record: Consistently achieved or exceeded quotas in a competitive sales environment.
• Skills:
• Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation abilities.
• Comfort engaging with both business and technical stakeholders, from directors to VPs.
• Ability to manage multiple deals simultaneously with strong organizational skills.
• Tools: Familiarity with Salesforce, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, and other modern sales tools.
• Mindset: Ambitious, coachable, entrepreneurial, and energized by building relationships and driving growth.\
• Background in computer networking, security and/or SaaS platforms
• Experience supporting technical stakeholders such as network engineers, security engineers and respective management in those areas.
• Knowledge of consultative/solution-selling methodologies (MEDDICC, Challenger, or SPIN)
• Prior success in scaling technology adoption within mid-market customers.

The expected On-Target Cash Earnings for this role is between $ 275,000- $ 300,000 per year. Within this range, individual pay is determined by several factors, including but not limited to job-related skills, work experience, and relevant education/training.

Forward Networks is transforming how the world’s most complex networks are managed and secured. Founded in 2013 by four Stanford Ph.D.s, we built the industry’s first network digital twin — a mathematically precise model of the production network that gives IT teams unmatched visibility, verification, and agility across every major cloud and vendor environment.

Our customers include global leaders such as Goldman Sachs, PayPal, S&P Global, IBM, and Dell, as well as fast-growing enterprises and government agencies. According to IDC, Forward Networks customers realize an average of $14.2 million in annual benefits through improved efficiency and security.

Backed by world-class investors including Andreessen Horowitz, Goldman Sachs, MSD Partners, and Threshold Ventures, Forward Networks offers a people-centric, innovative culture where brilliant minds are shaping the future of network reliability, security, and AI-ready operations.

Forward Networks is looking for an experienced Regional Sales Director

• Do want to create a category and help build a special company?
• Do you want to sell a platform that solves real networking problems?
• Do sensible quotas and no cap on earnings pique your interest? 
• Join a company that has been in market 5+ years and has some of the top F500/Global 2000 and Federal agencies already buying and referenceable.
• If you have 7-10 years of wildly successful experience selling to large enterprises and have also been on the journey of building an early stage company...you may be the one!
• We are building a special team and hope you consider us if you want to have the experience of changing the networking world as we know it. 

Responsibilities

• Own the development and execution of your sales strategy in territory that aligns with the company’s goals and objectives
• Identify and qualify leads, and generate new Fortune 1000 opportunities in order to achieve quota on a quarterly and annual basis
• Build strategic working relationships with clients, maintaining a high level of face-to-face contact
• Analyze potential sales opportunities by using data analysis and segmented research to identify the attributes most valued by our potential clients
• Develop a deep understanding of the competitive landscape and maintain a client database
  
  

The ideal candidate will be located in territory, we are open to remote locations near a major airport in remote IL

The expected On-Target Cash Earnings for this role is between 300,000-330,000 per year. Within this range, individual pay is determined by several factors including but not limited to, job-related skills, work experience, and relevant education/training

Forward Networks is transforming how the world’s most complex networks are managed and secured. Founded in 2013 by four Stanford Ph.D.s, we built the industry’s first network digital twin — a mathematically precise model of the production network that gives IT teams unmatched visibility, verification, and agility across every major cloud and vendor environment.

Our customers include global leaders such as Goldman Sachs, PayPal, S&P Global, IBM, and Dell, as well as fast-growing enterprises and government agencies. According to IDC, Forward Networks customers realize an average of $14.2 million in annual benefits through improved efficiency and security.

Backed by world-class investors including Andreessen Horowitz, Goldman Sachs, MSD Partners, and Threshold Ventures, Forward Networks offers a people-centric, innovative culture where brilliant minds are shaping the future of network reliability, security, and AI-ready operations.

Forward Networks is looking for an experienced Regional Sales Director

• Do want to create a category and help build a special company?
• Do you want to sell a platform that solves real networking problems?
• Do sensible quotas and no cap on earnings pique your interest? 
• Join a company that has been in market 5+ years and has some of the top F500/Global 2000 and Federal agencies already buying and referenceable.
• If you have 7-10 years of wildly successful experience selling to large enterprises and have also been on the journey of building an early stage company...you may be the one!
• We are building a special team and hope you consider us if you want to have the experience of changing the networking world as we know it. 

Responsibilities

• Own the development and execution of your sales strategy in territory that aligns with the company’s goals and objectives
• Identify and qualify leads, and generate new Fortune 1000 opportunities in order to achieve quota on a quarterly and annual basis
• Build strategic working relationships with clients, maintaining a high level of face-to-face contact
• Analyze potential sales opportunities by using data analysis and segmented research to identify the attributes most valued by our potential clients
• Develop a deep understanding of the competitive landscape and maintain a client database
  
  

The ideal candidate will be located in territory, we are open to remote locations near a major airport in remote WA, OR, ID, MT, WY, AK

The expected On-Target Cash Earnings for this role is between 300,000-330,000 per year. Within this range, individual pay is determined by several factors including but not limited to, job-related skills, work experience, and relevant education/training

Forward Networks is transforming how the world’s most complex networks are managed and secured. Founded in 2013 by four Stanford Ph.D.s, we built the industry’s first network digital twin — a mathematically precise model of the production network that gives IT teams unmatched visibility, verification, and agility across every major cloud and vendor environment.

Our customers include global leaders such as Goldman Sachs, PayPal, S&P Global, IBM, and Dell, as well as fast-growing enterprises and government agencies. According to IDC, Forward Networks customers realize an average of $14.2 million in annual benefits through improved efficiency and security.

Backed by world-class investors including Andreessen Horowitz, Goldman Sachs, MSD Partners, and Threshold Ventures, Forward Networks offers a people-centric, innovative culture where brilliant minds are shaping the future of network reliability, security, and AI-ready operations.

Forward Networks is looking for an experienced Regional Sales Director

• Do want to create a category and help build a special company?
• Do you want to sell a platform that solves real networking problems?
• Do sensible quotas and no cap on earnings pique your interest? 
• Join a company that has been in market 5+ years and has some of the top F500/Global 2000 and Federal agencies already buying and referenceable.
• If you have 7-10 years of wildly successful experience selling to large enterprises and have also been on the journey of building an early stage company...you may be the one!
• We are building a special team and hope you consider us if you want to have the experience of changing the networking world as we know it. 

Responsibilities

• Own the development and execution of your sales strategy in territory that aligns with the company’s goals and objectives
• Identify and qualify leads, and generate new Fortune 1000 opportunities in order to achieve quota on a quarterly and annual basis
• Build strategic working relationships with clients, maintaining a high level of face-to-face contact
• Analyze potential sales opportunities by using data analysis and segmented research to identify the attributes most valued by our potential clients
• Develop a deep understanding of the competitive landscape and maintain a client database
  
  

The ideal candidate will be located in territory, we are open to remote locations near a major airport in remote MN, Dakotas, IA, NE, KS, MO 

The expected On-Target Cash Earnings for this role is between 300,000-330,000 per year. Within this range, individual pay is determined by several factors including but not limited to, job-related skills, work experience, and relevant education/training

Forward Networks is transforming how the world’s most complex networks are managed and secured. Founded in 2013 by four Stanford Ph.D.s, we built the industry’s first network digital twin — a mathematically precise model of the production network that gives IT teams unmatched visibility, verification, and agility across every major cloud and vendor environment.

Our customers include global leaders such as Goldman Sachs, PayPal, S&P Global, IBM, and Dell, as well as fast-growing enterprises and government agencies. According to IDC, Forward Networks customers realize an average of $14.2 million in annual benefits through improved efficiency and security.

Backed by world-class investors including Andreessen Horowitz, Goldman Sachs, MSD Partners, and Threshold Ventures, Forward Networks offers a people-centric, innovative culture where brilliant minds are shaping the future of network reliability, security, and AI-ready operations.

Forward Networks is looking for an experienced Regional Sales Director

• Do want to create a category and help build a special company?
• Do you want to sell a platform that solves real networking problems?
• Do sensible quotas and no cap on earnings pique your interest? 
• Join a company that has been in market 5+ years and has some of the top F500/Global 2000 and Federal agencies already buying and referenceable.
• If you have 7-10 years of wildly successful experience selling to large enterprises and have also been on the journey of building an early stage company...you may be the one!
• We are building a special team and hope you consider us if you want to have the experience of changing the networking world as we know it. 

Responsibilities

• Own the development and execution of your sales strategy in territory that aligns with the company’s goals and objectives
• Identify and qualify leads, and generate new Fortune 1000 opportunities in order to achieve quota on a quarterly and annual basis
• Build strategic working relationships with clients, maintaining a high level of face-to-face contact
• Analyze potential sales opportunities by using data analysis and segmented research to identify the attributes most valued by our potential clients
• Develop a deep understanding of the competitive landscape and maintain a client database
  
  

The ideal candidate will be located in Territory we are open to remote locations near a major airport in remote  GA, FL

The expected On-Target Cash Earnings for this role is between 300,000-330,000 per year. Within this range, individual pay is determined by several factors including but not limited to, job-related skills, work experience, and relevant education/training

Forward Networks is transforming how the world’s most complex networks are managed and secured. Founded in 2013 by four Stanford Ph.D.s, we built the industry’s first network digital twin — a mathematically precise model of the production network that gives IT teams unmatched visibility, verification, and agility across every major cloud and vendor environment.

Our customers include global leaders such as Goldman Sachs, PayPal, S&P Global, IBM, and Dell, as well as fast-growing enterprises and government agencies. According to IDC, Forward Networks customers realize an average of $14.2 million in annual benefits through improved efficiency and security.

Backed by world-class investors including Andreessen Horowitz, Goldman Sachs, MSD Partners, and Threshold Ventures, Forward Networks offers a people-centric, innovative culture where brilliant minds are shaping the future of network reliability, security, and AI-ready operations.

Forward Networks is looking for an experienced Program Manager, Sales Enablement

Do you want to create a category and help build a special company?
Do you want to sell a platform that solves real networking problems?
Do sensible quotas and no cap on earnings pique your interest? 

Join a company that has been in the market 6+ years and has some of the top F500/Global 2000 and Federal agencies already buying and referenceable.
If you have 7-10 years of wildly successful experience selling to large enterprises and have also been on the journey of building a growth stage company...you may be the one!
We are building a special team and hope you consider us if you want to be part of changing the networking world as we know it. 

Responsibilities:

Strategy & Program Ownership

• Define and evolve the Sales Enablement Charter aligned to enterprise GTM priorities
• Own onboarding, everboarding, and role-based enablement for:
• BDRs, SDRs, ISRs
• Regional Sales Directors (RSDs)
• Supporting SE and CSM motions
• Partner with Sales Leadership to align enablement to pipeline risk, deal stages, and expansion plays

Content & Delivery

• Build or orchestrate creation of:
• ICP-aligned messaging, talk tracks, discovery guides
• Enterprise use-case plays and deal support assets
• Manage Sales Enablement platform taxonomy, governance, and “when-to-use” guidance
• Deliver live and virtual enablement (bootcamps, workshops, SKO sessions)

Measurement & Feedback

• Measure impact on:
• Time-to-ramp
• Deal velocity
• Stage conversion
• Run structured field feedback loops and iterate programs quarterly

Requirements:

• 7–10 years in Sales Enablement, Revenue Enablement, or Enterprise Sales
• Experience enabling complex, multi-stakeholder deals
• Strong facilitation and executive communication skills
• Fluent in Salesforce and Enablement Platform analytics

The compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and work location. For candidates who receive an offer at the posted level, the starting base salary +bonus is expected to be between $160,000/yr to $190,000/yr. The offered compensation may also include stock.