Sr. Account Executive - Cyber Enterprise

Hiring Manager: Brian Fitzgerald

Talent Acquisition Advisor: Sarah Dinneen

Job Code Level: SGP4

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Your Impact:
As an Account Executive will be responsible for creating, qualifying, developing, and selling cybersecurity solutions. With a consultative sales approach, you will lead with business value and engage both new and existing clients.  Supported by a broad team of pre-sales solution consultants, you will manage a defined territory. Your territory will span many large and mid-sized clients.  Your software portfolio includes a combination of SaaS and on-premises solutions. 
What the role offers:

• You operate with personal ownership and look for ways and means to improve performance all the time. Acts with urgency and a sense of accountability.You are curious and able to bring an energy and spirit of innovation to the role. Builds trust with others by acting authentically and with integrity.
• You apply a thorough understanding of business practice, industry trends, and the competitive landscape to carry out a repeatable sales process. Seen by clients as a trusted advisor.
• Pipeline Qualification (Pipeline Creation, Progression & Closure) – You use your expertise to seek out new opportunities and expand existing client footprints.  You take ownership of pipeline creation to ensure sufficient coverage of the target.  
• Continuous qualification whilst progressing the opportunity to close.
• Value-based selling – You identify key drivers of value for the customer and develop unique value propositions by articulating a vision that resonates with the customer.  Selling outcomes, not products.
• Planning for Success – You demonstrate a structured, methodical approach to building and executing annual sales plans.  You balance strategic and tactical pursuits to optimize coverage and develop a predictable revenue stream.
• Orchestrating teams / working with partners – You build and develop cross-company pursuit teams to engage prospects in strategic sales. You collaborate with select partners to develop territories and expand sales coverage.
• Good sales hygiene – You provide accurate revenue forecasting, ensuring the CRM system is always up to date. 

What you need to succeed:

• Software SaaS or license sales experience, with a demonstrable track record of over-achievement and new business wins.
• Directly related previous work experience is a definite plus.  Application Security, IAM, DevSecOps, Content Security Solutions experience a distinct advantage.
• A strong network of client contacts at all levels within Enterprise organizations
• University or bachelor’s degree; Advanced University or MBA preferred or equivalent work experience.
• Experienced in following a sales methodology, territory management, account development, and opportunity management.
• Successful partner engagement experience.  Works effectively with our partners to drive additional revenue.

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