Senior Account Executive- Enterprise
As a Senior Account Executive- Enterprise, you will play a key role in driving new business growth within the state of Minneapolis (Metro Area), 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.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
- 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.
Qualifications & Experience
- 5 - 9+ 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.
Compensation Range: $250K - $275K OTE (DOE)
Benefits
- 100% medical, dental and vision insurance, plus dependents
- Paid parental leave
- Pet insurance Discount
- Life insurance
- Commuter benefits
- 401(k)
- Employee Assistance Program