Jérôme Soyer

Strategic Technology Leader with 10+ years of experience reporting to Global VPs. Expert in scaling high-performing regional Solutions Architecture organizations (50+ HC) and driving hyper-growth in consumption-based SaaS environments. Proven impact in scaling French ARR by 55%+ and leading teams through strategic M&A. Currently focused on leveraging this expertise to build and accelerate regional territories in the Data / CyberSecurity space.

Strategic Skills Portfolio

Executive Leadership

Managers of Managers (50+ HC), M&A Technical Integration, Change Management, Strategic Talent Acquisition, High-Performance Culture

Sales Engineering

MEDDPICC, Value-Based Selling, PoV Strategy, Technical Win Optimization, Enterprise SaaS GTM

Revenue Growth

Upsell Pipeline Strategy, Consumption-Based Expansion, Land & Expand Frameworks

Data & AI Intelligence

AI TRiSM, DSPM, Data Governance, Data Compliance, Insider Threat Detection, AI-driven Email Security, DAM

Operational Excellence

ARR Growth, Post-Sales Convergence (TAM/CS), NRR Growth, Enablement & Playbooks, C-Level Engagement

Strategic Key Wins & Business Impact

Global Banking Leaders (7-figure RFP Wins)

Orchestrated technical strategy for two of Europe's largest banking groups. Secured multi-year SaaS contracts aligned with ECB regulatory standards.

National Ministry (Strategic 7-figure POV)

Directed high-stakes POV securing massive national framework agreement in sensitive government environment.

Enterprise Market (6-figure Legacy Displacements)

Accelerated market share (Luxury, Retail, Telecom) displacing incumbents with value-based POV framework.

Strategic Expansion (High 6-figure Wins)

Closed strategic Tier-1 deals by industrializing the Upsell Pipeline, maximizing customer lifetime value.

Experience

Regional VP of Sales Engineering

Varonis

Directing 50+ HC across Continental Europe (1 Director, 8 Managers).

  • Organizational Transformation: Orchestrated pivot from Perpetual to 100% SaaS/Consumption model
  • M&A & Innovation: Leading technical field integration of acquisitions (ALLTrue.ai, SlashNext, Cyral) for unified AI-powered Data Intelligence platform
  • Performance: Consistently delivering 20%+ YoY ARR growth in French market (70%+ ARR territory)
  • Strategic Win Strategy: Partnering on 7-figure Enterprise deals using MEDDPICC and Challenger Sales
  • RFP Excellence: Standardized RFP process improving win rates
  • Portfolio Management: Overseeing technical strategy for $100M+ ARR regional portfolio
  • Customer Success: Established France CS/TAM division
  • Talent Development: Proactive hiring/mentoring program resulting in multiple promotions to management

Jan. 2022 - Present

Director of Sales Engineering

Varonis

Scaled technical field organization across France, Netherlands, Italy, Portugal and Spain.

  • Partnered with Sales VPs to define territory strategies and secure Enterprise deals
  • Bid Management: Led technical response for major tenders, 100% compliance, consistently beating incumbents

Sep. 2018 - Dec. 2021

Manager of Sales Engineering

Varonis

Team Building: Recruited initial core SE team in France, 1:1 alignment with sales for rapid market acceleration.

  • Operational Excellence: Standardized technical playbooks for demos and PoV
  • Cross-Functional Alignment: Bridged field and Product Management to influence roadmap

Jul. 2016 - Aug. 2018

Team Leader of Sales Engineering

Varonis

Jan. 2015 - Jun. 2016

Sales Engineer MidMarket & Enterprise

Varonis

Jan. 2013 - Dec. 2014

Professional Services Engineer

Varonis

Oct. 2012 - Dec. 2012

Senior Architect / Chief Project

Orange Cyberdefense

Delegated mission for Alstom - Developing and managing project around Bring Your Own Device with the Citrix Solution

Aug. 2011 - Sep. 2012

R&D Engineer

EdenWall Technologies

Jan. 2007 - Aug. 2011

System & Network Administrator

Autodistribution

Sep. 2001 - Dec. 2006

Education

ICEP

Master's Degree (MSc equivalent)
Computer Engineering

Equivalent to MSc in Computer Science

2003 - 2007

Lycée Saint-Bénigne

Higher National Diploma (BTEC)
IT

2001 - 2003

Continuing Education

MEDDPICC

Saleshood
Mar. 2023

CISSP (Training)

Deloitte
Oct. 2022

Feedback, DISC & OKR

Varonis
2019 - 2021

eValue Selling

Sandler
Mar. 2015

Awards & Publications

Quota Overachievement

Varonis: 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017

2017

Multiple Publications

RTL, Europe 1, iT For Business, Global Security Mag, Atlantico, Le Parisien, Journal du net, Clubic, etc.

2024

Languages & Interests

Languages

English, French

Interests

Technologies, Racing, Tech Economy, Sneakers, Board Sports, Wine lover

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