Role Description
We are looking for a driven and experienced Account Executive to join our growing team. In this role, you will be responsible for driving new business and expanding relationships within enterprise and commercial accounts, with a focus on cybersecurity and threat intelligence solutions. You will serve as a trusted advisor to customers and will be expected to lead with their needs above all else.
This is a full-cycle sales role for someone who thrives in a consultative environment, builds lasting relationships at every level of an organization, and brings both the discipline and the emotional intelligence to navigate complex, high-stakes deals. If you are passionate about the security community and want to represent a company that genuinely puts customers first, we want to hear from you.
Responsibilities/Tasks
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Own the full sales cycle from initial qualification through close, managing pipeline with accuracy and consistency.
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Build and maintain trusted relationships with C-level executives, technical sponsors, and key stakeholders across target accounts.
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Drive new business development through strategic prospecting, account planning, and alignment with our go-to-market strategy.
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Collaborate effectively with extended team resources β including sales engineers, business development, vendor SMEs, and third-party integrators β to deliver the best outcome for each customer.
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Maintain accurate forecasting and manage all sales activity and account data consistently within Salesforce.
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Actively represent the company within local security community chapters (e.g., ISSA) and contribute meaningfully to the broader cybersecurity ecosystem.
Work Activities
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Conducting discovery calls, product presentations, and executive briefings to progress opportunities through each stage of the sales cycle.
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Engaging C-suite and technical decision-makers through regular outreach, on-site meetings, and strategic account reviews.
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Researching target accounts to identify expansion opportunities, key contacts, and competitive positioning.
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Coordinating internal resources and facilitating collaboration across sales engineering, vendor partners, and integration teams to support deal execution.
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Co-developing go-to-market plans with vendor partners and tracking joint pipeline within named accounts.
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Logging all activities, updating opportunity stages, and maintaining forecast accuracy on a continuous basis in Salesforce.
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Attending and participating in local security chapter events, industry conferences, and community forums to build brand presence and personal credibility.
Required Skills
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Full sales cycle ownership, from prospecting and qualification through negotiation and close.
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Executive-level relationship building and stakeholder management.
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Strong forecasting discipline and pipeline management.
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Proficiency with Salesforce or equivalent CRM platforms.
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Consultative selling approach that prioritizes customer outcomes over product-first motions.
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Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and written communication skills, with high emotional intelligence.
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Collaborative mindset with the ability to coordinate and leverage cross-functional resources effectively.
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Commitment to continuous improvement and mastery of sales fundamentals.
Qualifications
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Demonstrated track record of consistent quota attainment and successful new business development within target accounts.
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Experience working with or selling alongside major security vendors and technology partners.
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Familiarity with the cybersecurity channel, including integrators, MSSPs, and third-party architects.
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Active participation or demonstrated involvement in the security community (e.g., ISSA, ISACA, local chapters) is strongly preferred.
Behaviors/Values
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Passion for cybersecurity and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of security.
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Eagerness to learn and stay current with evolving cybersecurity trends.
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Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
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Strong attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure.
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Integrity is paramount; honesty is a core value.