Senior Account Executive, Darktrace
Enterprise
$280-300k
OTE
AI cybersecurity solutions
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AI cybersecurity solutions
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
$280-300k
OTE
1001+ employees
Company mission
To free the world from cyber disruption.
Role
Who you are
- 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
What the job involves
- As a Senior Account Executive- Enterprise, you will play a key role in driving new business growth within the city of Chicago, living in territory, focusing on net-new logo acquisition, strategic account expansion, and high-value deal execution.
- You will take ownership of the full sales cycle, from prospecting and lead generation to closing large, complex deals with enterprise and mid-market customers.
- As a senior-level individual contributor, you will be expected to navigate complex sales cycles, engage C-level decision-makers, and drive revenue growth through consultative selling and value-based positioning of Darktrace’s cybersecurity solutions
- 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
Our take
With the rise of sophisticated cyberattacks, the need for cutting-edge defence mechanisms has never been more critical. Darktrace addresses this challenge by leveraging AI-enabled threat detection technology, enabling organisations to swiftly identify and respond to abnormal network activity.
By utilising machine learning algorithms, Darktrace allows businesses to combat a wide range of cyber threats, from data breaches to insider attacks. This safeguards their digital assets and helps them maintaining operational resilience.
The company's recent acquisition by private equity giant Thoma Bravo marks a significant milestone in its journey. The acquisition provides Darktrace with access to a strong financial partner and deep software sector expertise, positioning it to further enhance its capabilities as a leading AI cybersecurity business.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
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Company
Funding (last 2 of 5 rounds)
Sep 2018
$50m
SERIES E
Jul 2017
$75m
SERIES D
Total funding: $230.5m
Company HQ
Cambridge, UK
Leadership
Jack Stockdale
(CTO)Co-founded Darktrace in 2013 and has served as the CTO since.
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