120 Inside Sales Jobs at McAfee’s Cork operation as part of New Business Mandate

By doubling the size of our existing inside sales team, we will expand not only our footprint in Ireland but also the scale and sophistication of our operation, enabling us to better service our customers and partners across the EMEA region.  Ireland is a great place to do this – the country has a plethora of talent and will give us a truly international operation that will support our drive to become the number one security vendor for our customers across EMEA.

David Quantrell, President, EMEA, McAfee

McAfee to expand its Cork operation with the establishment of an inside sales operation for Europe, Middle East and Africa

Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Ms. Mary Coughlan T.D., today (23rd Sep 2009) announced that McAfee, the world's largest dedicated security technology company, is to expand its Cork operation with the creation of an inside sales operation working across Europe, Middle East and Africa.  The expansion will generate in the region of 120 jobs, supported by the Irish Government through IDA Ireland.

Cork is the headquarters for McAfee's operations in Europe, Middle East and Africa and is also the point through which all orders for the EMEA and Asia Pacific regions are processed.  The company already has significant operations in the city, with much of its finance, procurement, localisation, order processing and channel customer care based to the east of the city.  The company first established a presence in Ireland in late 2004 and has since grown its Irish workforce to around 170 employees.  With the introduction of a Cork-based inside sales operation, McAfee will further increase its footprint in Ireland.

Welcoming today’s announcement Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Ms. Mary Coughlan T.D., said, “On behalf of the Irish Government I am delighted to welcome today’s announcement by McAfee. This investment is highly significant for Ireland, and is a positive endorsement from an industry leader, further demonstrating the attractiveness of the region for companies seeking a location from which to develop and grow their European business.  A move on this scale sets the standard for other organisations and will help to demonstrate how Ireland can contribute to global business.”

David Quantrell, President, EMEA, McAfee, said, “McAfee is an exciting company that has a great promise for its customers – to offer better security, increased value and lower costs.  The creation of a pan-EMEA inside sales operation in Cork puts Ireland at the core of our efforts to communicate this promise to our customers across Europe, the Middle East and Africa.  By doubling the size of our existing inside sales team, we will expand not only our footprint in Ireland but also the scale and sophistication of our operation, enabling us to better service our customers and partners across the EMEA region.  Ireland is a great place to do this – the country has a plethora of talent and will give us a truly international operation that will support our drive to become the number one security vendor for our customers across EMEA.”

“Security is a priority for businesses and individuals alike and at a time when the global economy is creating waves across the commercial world, this doesn’t change.  At a global level, McAfee has reported 14 consecutive quarters of double-digit, year-over-year revenue growth, driven by security product leadership, a strong partner ecosystem and a powerful business model.  These factors make McAfee an incredibly exciting place to be, and a business that has an inordinate amount to offer its customers.  As we move forwards, strengthening our inside sales operation and building a best-in-class team that will contribute significantly to the future of McAfee is of the utmost importance.  I look forward to welcoming the new members of our team in Cork and working with them to drive our business forwards to fulfil our promises to our customers.’’ He concluded.

Headquartered in Santa Clara, California, McAfee currently employs more than 5,500 employees worldwide and reported revenues of $1.6 billion in 2008.  McAfee is inviting those with inside sales experience and an interest in security to go to www.insidemcafee.com  for job specifications and to apply for available roles.

About McAfee, Inc.
McAfee, Inc., headquartered in Santa Clara, California, is the world's largest dedicated security technology company. McAfee is committed to relentlessly tackling the world's toughest security challenges. The company delivers proactive and proven solutions and services that help secure systems and networks around the world, allowing users to safely connect to the Internet, browse and shop the web more securely. Backed by an award-winning research team, McAfee creates innovative products that empower home users, businesses, the public sector and service providers by enabling them to prove compliance with regulations, protect data, prevent disruptions, identify vulnerabilities, and continuously monitor and improve their security. http://www.mcafee.com

Contacts

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McAfee, Inc,
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Email: Katherine_james@mcafee.com

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