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    Enterprise Account Executive, Midwest / Great Lakes

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    Remote
    Senior
    Full Time
    17 days ago
    💰$1,500,000
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    Requirements

    • Proven history of exceeding $1.5M+ quotas in enterprise software
    • Demonstrated track record closing 7-figure enterprise software transactions within complex, regulated environments
    • Direct experience selling Application Security (AppSec), DevSecOps, or Software Supply Chain Security solutions
    • Deep understanding of how to sell into CISOs, Security Architects, DevOps leaders, and Engineering executives
    • Ability to navigate technical evaluations, security reviews, and procurement scrutiny
    • Competitive displacement experience
    • Proven success winning competitive bake-offs and displacing entrenched vendors
    • Experience re-engaging and winning back former customers
    • Experience mapping and penetrating large, matrixed enterprise organizations
    • Ability to manage long, complex sales cycles while generating early pipeline momentum within the first 90 days
    • Structured deal execution using MEDDIC or similar enterprise methodology

    What You'll Do

    • Carry and consistently achieve a $1.5M annual quota focused on large, complex enterprise transactions including 7-figure ACV deals
    • Hunt and penetrate highly strategic, enterprise-level accounts across New York State
    • Develop sophisticated, account-specific strategies for greenfield and win-back scenarios
    • Lead multi-threaded engagement across CISO, CIO, CTO, AppSec, DevOps, Engineering, Risk, and Procurement stakeholders
    • Own and orchestrate complex 6–12+ month enterprise sales cycles from cold outreach to contract execution
    • Identify weaknesses in competitor solutions and execute disciplined displacement strategies to reclaim market share
    • Operate as the CEO of your territory in strategy development, accountable for results, supported by a world-class SE and cross-functional team

    Nice to Have

    • Presidents Club / top 10% performer pedigree
    • History of leading multi-product platform deals versus point solutions
    • Experience in high-growth cybersecurity or DevSecOps vendors scaling toward IPO or post-IPO growth
    • Executive presence capable of influencing board-level security conversations

    Benefits

    • Company Wellness Week
    • Diversity & Inclusion Working Groups
    • Parental Leave Policy
    • Paid Volunteer Time Off (VTO)

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