Recorded Future

Account Director (Navy)

Recorded Future$123K — $184K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years in enterprise SaaS, cybersecurity, or Federal/DoD sales roles
  • Proven track record of exceeding sales quotas
  • Experience closing 7-figure contracts with Federal/DoD clients
  • Strong background in direct and partner-driven go-to-market strategies
  • In-depth knowledge of Navy procurement and budget cycles

Responsibilities

  • Identify and pursue new business opportunities within Department of Defense accounts
  • Conduct strategic discovery to align client needs with solutions
  • Engage Federal System Integrators and channel partners for growth
  • Manage and grow key enterprise accounts across multiple verticals
  • Drive upsell and renewal opportunities by analyzing customer needs
  • Develop and present compelling proposals that showcase business ROI
  • Stay informed on DoD cybersecurity trends and market dynamics

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life insurance and 401(k) plan
  • Incentive compensation and equity opportunities
  • Flexible remote work options
Full Job Description
As an Account Director at Recorded Future, you will play a critical role in driving revenue growth by building and managing a portfolio of strategic Department of Defense accounts and generating new business. You'll own the full sales cycle, from prospecting to close, while building trusted relationships with senior military stakeholders, command leadership, and procurement officers. This is a high-impact, quota-carrying role ideal for a strategic, driven, and customer-obsessed sales leader who thrives on building a territory from the ground up.
What You'll Do:
New Business Acquisition
  • Identify and pursue net-new logo opportunities across the Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV), Marine Corps, Navy Fleets, and Program Executive Offices (PEOs)
  • Conduct strategic discovery to align cybersecurity needs with Recorded Future's intelligence solutions
  • Engage Federal System Integrators (FSIs) and channel partners in joint go-to-market motions, leveraging their reach and relationships
Account Management
  • Own and grow key enterprise accounts across multiple verticals
  • Drive upsell, cross-sell, and renewal opportunities by identifying unmet needs and usage patterns
  • Build strong, multi-threaded relationships across technical and executive audiences, from command leadership to IT and cyber program directors
  • Act as a trusted advisor, delivering insights and value beyond the initial sale
  • Partner with Customer Success and other internal stakeholders to ensure seamless onboarding, support, and long-term customer value
Sales Execution & Forecasting
  • Navigate complex, multi-stakeholder Federal sales and budget cycles lasting 6-12 months, leveraging a deep understanding of how the Navy funds and procures technology
  • Apply MEDDPICC and value-based selling frameworks to qualify and advance deals
  • Develop and present compelling proposals, with a strong grasp of both technical value and business ROI
  • Use Salesforce, Clari, and Gong to manage pipeline health, track activity, and maintain forecast accuracy
  • Handle objections and pricing conversations with clarity, confidence, and professionalism
  • Consistently meet or exceed quarterly and annual revenue targets
Market Intelligence & Strategy
  • Maintain a deep understanding of DoD cybersecurity trends, competitive dynamics, and Federal buying behavior
  • Provide market feedback to internal teams to inform product, positioning, and roadmap priorities
  • Operate with urgency, professionalism, and high standards of customer care
What You'll Bring:
Experience
  • 8+ years in enterprise SaaS, cybersecurity, or Federal/DoD sales roles, with a focus on complex, multi-stakeholder deals
  • Track record of consistently exceeding quota and driving territory growth
  • Experience managing long sales cycles and closing 7-figure, multi-year contracts with Federal/DoD clients (Navy and Marine Corps experience is highly preferred)
  • Strong experience with direct sales and partner-driven (FSI) go-to-market models
Skills & Abilities
  • Deep knowledge of Navy procurement, budget cycles, and the "color of money"
  • Proficient in discovery, objection handling, and closing within government frameworks
  • Deep knowledge of MEDDPICC and value-based consultative sales approaches
  • Skilled in managing sales processes including approvals, legal reviews, and quoting workflows
  • Comfortable engaging with high-ranking military officials and adapting communication to a range of stakeholders

Traits
  • The grit, curiosity, and resilience to thrive in a high-growth, fast-paced environment
  • An entrepreneurial, "builder" mindset with a proactive, self-starter attitude
  • A customer-obsessed approach, with a desire to solve meaningful problems and deliver long-term value
  • A collaborative and team-oriented; able to work cross-functionally and build internal champions
  • Thoughtfulness, self-awareness, and composed under pressure


The base salary range for this full-time position is $123,000 -$184,000. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The salary displayed reflects the range for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by state, work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. This position may be eligible for incentive compensation, equity, and medical, dental, vision, life insurance and 401K. Your recruiter can share more about the specific details of the compensation and benefit package during the hiring process.

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About Recorded Future

Recorded Future is a cybersecurity company that provides threat intelligence services to organizations. The company was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Recorded Future's platform uses machine learning and natural language processing to analyze data from a variety of sources, including the dark web, to identify potential threats to its clients. The company has partnerships with a number of government agencies and Fortune 500 companies.
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500 employees
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Founded
2009

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