Commercial Account Executive, Contrast Security
Software security platform
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Software security platform
201-500 employees
Be an early applicant
201-500 employees
Company mission
To help software-driven companies take full advantage of the application economy by getting secure code moving across their complete software development lifecycle.
Role
Who you are
- 3+ years of full-cycle sales experience, or equivalent quota-crushing role, in the software/technology sector; experience in cyber-security or SecOps preferred (EDR, CNAPP, XDR, CDR et al)
- Experience managing and closing NEW business within the mid-market/small enterprise
- Track record of over-achieving quota (top 10% of the company) in past positions
- Strong computer skills, including Salesforce.com, Google Suite (Docs, Slides, Sheets), and other sales platforms
- Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
- BS/BA degree preferred
- Sandler Selling certified preferred
What the job involves
- We are looking for talented, passionate, and driven commercial sales individuals interested in joining our team to help us take Contrast Security to the next level
- At Contrast, you will find an environment where innovation and success come from creative collaboration and where the goal is to move fast and excel
- Prospect, develop, and close new mid-market/small enterprise customers for Contrast’s application security software products in a defined territory
- Attain quarterly and annual goals and quota targets
- A passion for winning, the ability to lead by example while displaying gratitude in your attitude every day
- Sell the Contrast Security vision to prospects through product demonstrations, events, and target-specific initiatives
- Qualify opportunities and allocate time and resources accordingly
- Manage mid-market/small enterprise prospect evaluations, proof of concepts, and any RFP/RFIs
- Develop and execute territory & account plans to deliver maximum revenue potential, manage sales activities and updates, and create and deliver accurate forecasts in Salesforce.com
- Ability to solve complex business problems for our customers
- Work cross-functionally with extended team members
- Ensure a positive prospect/customer experience and make our customers successful
Our take
As cyberattackers become more sophisticated, security software needs to do the same to protect an organization's technological infrastructure. But rather than having security software that performs disruptive scanning or specialized security experts, it is better for software applications to protect themselves. Less holes can be exploited if attack prevention features are fully integrated.
Contrast Security is a software security platform pioneering a new era of self-protecting software. The company claims that only its software contains sensors that are embedded within applications to uncover vulnerabilities, prevent data breaches, and secure the entire enterprise. This enables teams to accelerate development cycles at scale.
However, the reality of cybersecurity is that there is no silver bullet. Thus, despite demonstrating unique and impressive value, Contrast will always be fighting for dollars with competitors like Veracode. Nevertheless, the company's continued development of new capabilities is sure to keep it in the game.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
-17% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 5 rounds)
Nov 2021
$150m
SERIES E
Feb 2019
$65m
SERIES D
Total funding: $269m
Company benefits
- Dental & vision cover
- Flexible paid time off
- Work from home opportunities
- Competitive compensation package (salary + equity)
- A fun and dynamic environment where you work with other like minded people on products which make a real difference to the security of our customers
- Free in-office lunches every day
- Healthcare packages
Company HQ
Pleasanton, CA
Leadership
Arshan Dabirsiaghi
(Advisor)Initially served as Chief Scientist at the company before transitioning into their current role in September 2022. CTO of a current Stealth Startup. Former director of Research at Aspect Security, Master of Computer Science at Towson University.
Jeff Williams
(CTO)Former founder and CEO at Aspect Security, former director at Global Security Practice, Masters in Human Factors at George Mason University.
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