Coalfire

Account Executive

Coalfire$88K — $150K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6+ years of experience in B2B sales or account management, ideally in professional services sales
  • Proven track record of meeting quotas and generating new business opportunities
  • Expertise in cybersecurity and GRC frameworks like FedRAMP, SOC, ISO, HIPAA/HITRUST
  • Demonstrated ability to build relationships with C-Level executives
  • Excellent presentation and communication skills
  • Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and leadership abilities
  • Ability to solve complex problems with minimal supervision

Responsibilities

  • Drive business development initiatives aligned with the cybersecurity portfolio
  • Create and execute quarterly business development plans
  • Prepare quarterly reports on business prospects and market conditions
  • Build cross-functional relationships for effective communication
  • Establish a repeatable process for deal review and execution
  • Lead client-facing security strategy sessions and proposal presentations
  • Develop relationships with decision-makers to facilitate new business acquisition

Benefits

  • Work in a remote environment
  • Engagement in incentive and recognition programs
  • Opportunity to work with cross-functional teams
  • Access to best-in-class cybersecurity resources
  • Exposure to enterprise-level accounts and complex problem-solving
Full Job Description
Position Summary

Accomplished solution-oriented Account Executive with demonstrated success in selling cybersecurity services to Enterprise accounts. The primary focus of this Account Executive will be growing and protecting a current set of Coalfire services within a defined set of accounts with a focus on Coalfire Advisory services. In addition to expanding key existing client relationships, this individual contributor will also be responsible for new logo hunting and new client acquisition through outbound efforts and responding to inbound leads. This role comes with experience in developing and navigating complex account planning/strategies to help them solve some their Cyber Security and Compliance challenges. This role will be able to position Coalfire Advisory services with their customers leveraging best in class resources and cross-functional teams to grow strategic accounts.

What You'll Do

  • Develop and drive business development initiatives that align with our current and future cybersecurity portfolio service offerings
  • Responsible for creating and executing a quarterly business development plan and process, including coordination of all necessary internal and external resources to identify and secure business opportunities
  • Prepare quarterly review on business prospects and market conditions to ensure revenue and resources are aligned with business goals
  • Build working relationships cross-functionally with project management team, delivery team, and marketing to ensure coordination of efforts and good communication with all parties
  • Establish a repeatable process for deal review, approval, and deal execution
  • Support building market awareness internally and externally for our Cybersecurity portfolio service offerings
  • Make an impact to Account Management, including account planning, client procurement, meeting follow-up, pipeline development, opportunity pursuit, contract negotiation, risk management, proposal and Statement of Work (SOW) development, and revenue goals
  • Engage with clients in strategic discussions to provide best in class Cybersecurity / IT Strategy and industry guidance to maximize client's long-term business objectives.
  • Develop strong and lasting relationships with client executives, effectively engage new business and position the account for follow on security and risk advisory engagements.
  • Develop and maintain contact with top decision makers at key clients; organize and lead pursuit teams; participate and lead aspects of the proposal development process; contribute to the development of proposal pricing strategies.
  • Lead client-facing management Security Strategy and Planning sessions and formal proposal presentations.
  • Maintain customer strategy and direction while collaborating with internal teams, leveraging sales tools such as Salesforce.
  • Contribute to problem-solving sessions with the project team, consulting team, and client representatives on a regular basis.
  • Develop business with new buyers and business units within existing accounts.
  • Marketing Qualified Lead management from origination of lead through lead qualification to lead conversion to new opportunity


What You'll Bring

  • 6+ years of experience with direct sales or account management in a B2B sales environment, preferably selling professional services to the mid-market and enterprise
  • Proven history of quota attainment, forecast accuracy, pipeline generation, and prospecting new business
  • Proven expertise in cybersecurity, GRC (FedRAMP, SOC, ISO, HIPAA/HITRUST), AI, and/or cloud technology
  • Demonstrated superior ability to develop and lead relationship-building activities with C-Level executives, including CISO, CIO, CEO, CFO, COO, CPO, Business Executives, and GRC leaders
  • Excellent presentation, verbal, and written communication skills
  • Exceptional closing skills
  • Strong strategic thinking, analytical, and leadership skills
  • Critical thinking skills to determine the best solution out of multiple "correct" options.
  • The ability to solve complex technical problems and remove obstacles diplomatically, with little supervision
  • Must be able to work with a hunter's mentality within existing accounts.
  • Ability to travel up to 30% on a monthly basis.
  • Bachelor's degree (four-year college or university) or equivalent combination of education and work experience


Bonus Points

  • Desire and ability to understand and relate complex product technology, services, strategy, and direction
  • CCSK
  • Experience with Solution Selling, Force Management, and MEDDPICC
  • Proficiency in Salesforce, Zoominfo, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, and Outreach


$88,000 - $150,000 a year

The salary range listed is a reasonable estimate of the base compensation range for this role based on national salary averages. The actual salary offer to the successful candidate will be based on job-related education, geographic location, training, licensure and certifications and other factors. You may also be eligible to participate in annual incentive, commission, and/or recognition programs.

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About Coalfire

Coalfire is a cybersecurity company that provides advisory, audit, and assessment services. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Broomfield, Colorado. Coalfire's services include compliance and risk assessments, penetration testing, and cyber engineering services. The company serves clients in various industries, including healthcare, financial services, and government.
Learn more about Coalfire
Size
1,200 employees
Industry
Founded
2001
5 Year Trend
+20%
Revenue
$140 million

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