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Account Executive, Sales

California, United States

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 20 days ago
CybersecurityNetwork SecuritySIEMSOARProduct StrategySalesAccount ManagementNegotiationForecastingProcurementCustomer SuccessCommunication

About the role

  • This is a hunter role, built for a seasoned sales professional who thrives in complex, multi-stakeholder environments and is energized by closing six and seven-figure deals in the cybersecurity space.
  • You will be expected to operate with a disciplined, structured sales methodology, specifically MEDDPICC, and bring both the strategic mindset and the tactical execution ability to navigate complex sales cycles to a successful close.
  • Apply MEDDPICC rigorously across all active opportunities to ensure accurate qualification, forecasting, and deal execution.

Responsibilities

  • Own and drive the full sales cycle, from prospecting and discovery through to negotiation and close for enterprise accounts within your assigned territory.
  • Develop and execute a strategic territory plan that identifies target accounts, maps key stakeholders, and builds a sustainable, high-quality pipeline.
  • Engage and build trusted relationships with senior decision-makers including CISOs, CIOs, CTOs, and VP-level security and IT leadership.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales Engineering, Channel, Customer Success, and Product teams to deliver a world-class buying experience.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date pipeline data, account intelligence, and activity records within the CRM.
  • Self-directed and disciplined; you manage your territory like a business and hold yourself accountable to outcomes.
  • Collaborative team player who works effectively with Sales Engineering, Channel, Marketing and Customer Success to deliver results.

Requirements

  • 7+ years of field sales experience, with a minimum of 4 years selling enterprise cybersecurity solutions.
  • Proven ability to close complex, multi-stakeholder deals.
  • Exceptional executive presence and the ability to engage and influence C-suite stakeholders with credibility and authority.

Skills

  • Find out more at www.slcyber.io.
  • Strong negotiation skills with experience navigating enterprise procurement, legal, and security review processes.
  • Proficient in modern sales engagement tools.

Compensation

  • Consistently meet or exceed quarterly and annual revenue targets.

Company info

  • Articulate and position the company's cybersecurity solutions against a complex threat landscape, aligning value to the specific business and security priorities of each account.
  • Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and executive briefings.
  • We are seeking a high-performing, strategically minded Sales Account Executive to drive new business growth within enterprise accounts across your assigned territory.

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