Darktrace

Account Executive – Enterprise

Darktrace

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: MontanaUnited States

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Salary

💰 $280,000 - $300,000 per year

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About the role

  • Own and exceed quarterly and annual revenue targets by acquiring new customers and expanding existing relationships within your assigned territory.
  • Proactively identify, engage, and develop net-new business opportunities through outbound prospecting, networking, and strategic account targeting.
  • Manage complex, multi-stakeholder sales cycles, engaging executive decision-makers (CISOs, CTOs, CIOs) and security professionals to position Darktrace as a must-have solution.
  • Develop and execute account strategies that drive long-term value and revenue growth.
  • Independently lead sales negotiations, structure deals, and manage contract discussions to successful closure.
  • Leverage deep industry knowledge to serve as a trusted advisor, helping prospects and customers navigate evolving cybersecurity challenges.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Technical Account Managers, Cyber Threat Analysts, and Product teams to deliver compelling Proof of Values (POVs) and tailored solutions.
  • Maintain an accurate pipeline and forecast in CRM, ensuring transparency and accountability for business objectives.
  • Act as a mentor and leader within the sales team, sharing best practices and contributing to the overall sales strategy.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of outbound B2B sales experience, with a proven track record of consistently exceeding quota in a complex sales environment.
  • Experience closing six-figure and seven-figure deals, preferably within the cybersecurity, SaaS, or enterprise software industry.
  • Deep understanding of value-based selling and consultative sales techniques.
  • Strong ability to engage and influence executive stakeholders, navigate procurement processes, and handle high-level negotiations.
  • Track record of successfully hunting net-new business while also identifying expansion opportunities within existing accounts.
  • Experience selling into highly regulated industries is a plus.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
  • Proficiency with CRM and sales enablement tools to manage pipeline and forecasting.
  • Self-motivated, resilient, and competitive, with a strong drive to win in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
Benefits
  • 100% medical, dental and vision insurance, plus dependents
  • Paid parental leave
  • Pet insurance
  • Discount Life insurance
  • Commuter benefits
  • 401(k)
  • Employee Assistance Program
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
B2B salesvalue-based sellingconsultative sales techniquesnegotiationpipeline managementforecastingaccount strategiesbusiness developmentsales strategycustomer acquisition
Soft Skills
communicationpresentationrelationship-buildinginfluencementorshipself-motivationresiliencecompetitivenesscollaborationstrategic thinking