Bluecat Networks

Account Executive - Northeast

Bluecat Networks$260K — $300K *
Enterprise Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in enterprise sales and account management in the networking industry.
  • Strong consultative selling skills with a proven record of exceeding sales quotas.
  • Experience engaging with executives, such as CIOs and CISOs, to build strategic relationships.
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with adaptability to virtual selling environments.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement strategic territory and account plans to drive revenue.
  • Lead the entire sales cycle from prospecting to customer onboarding.
  • Cultivate and maintain executive-level customer relationships for long-term success.
  • Expand opportunities within existing accounts while generating new business.
  • Collaborate with channel partners to enhance sales pipeline and execution.
  • Work with Channel Account Managers on joint initiatives for regional growth.
  • Maintain accurate sales forecasts and pipeline management in Salesforce.
  • Partner with Sales Engineering to craft solutions addressing customer challenges.
  • Engage with Marketing to refine message based on customer insights.
  • Represent the company at industry events to enhance brand visibility.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Tax-advantaged HSA and FSA accounts.
  • Annual Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA).
  • 401(k) plan with company matching.
  • Paid parental leave and various personal days.
  • Annual budget for learning and development opportunities.
Full Job Description
We're looking for an Account Executive - Northeast to help grow our LiveAction Network Observability and AI-driven Network Intelligence business. In this role, you'll be responsible for driving new business, expanding strategic customer relationships, and consistently exceeding revenue targets across the Northeast territory.

The ideal candidate has a proven track record of enterprise sales success, excels at building executive-level relationships, and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. You'll work closely with channel partners, Sales Engineering, Marketing, and cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional customer outcomes while growing market share.
What You'll Do:
  • Develop and execute territory and account strategies aligned with company objectives.
  • Drive the full enterprise sales cycle, including prospecting, qualification, solution development, negotiation, closing, and customer onboarding.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and executive stakeholders to drive long-term success.
  • Generate and close net-new business while expanding existing customer opportunities.
  • Partner with distributors and channel partners to accelerate pipeline generation and deal execution.
  • Collaborate with Channel Account Managers (CAMs) on joint selling initiatives to maximize regional growth.
  • Maintain accurate forecasts, pipeline, and opportunity management within Salesforce.
  • Partner closely with Sales Engineering to develop solutions that address complex customer challenges and demonstrate LiveAction's value.
  • Collaborate with Marketing to refine messaging and positioning based on customer insights and market feedback.
  • Represent LiveAction at industry conferences, customer events, and trade shows.
What You'll Bring:
  • Experience selling into the Northeast territory, including New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Maine.
  • Proven success using a consultative, solution-selling approach.
  • Five or more years of enterprise new business development and/or account management experience within the networking industry.
  • Demonstrated history of consistently meeting or exceeding sales quotas and driving significant pipeline growth.
  • Strong hunter mentality with the ability to create, develop, and close new opportunities.
  • Experience engaging executive decision-makers, including CIOs, CISOs, and other senior business leaders.
  • Excellent relationship-building, negotiation, and consultative selling skills.
  • Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional and virtual teams.
  • Outstanding communication and presentation skills, including experience using virtual selling tools.
  • Ability to prioritize and adapt in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
  • Experience positioning enterprise networking solutions to both customers and partners.
  • Understanding of enterprise buying cycles and complex strategic account management.
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Willingness to travel approximately 50%.
Nice to Have:
  • Experience selling Riverbed, NETSCOUT, or other Network Performance Monitoring (NPM) solutions.
  • Experience selling network reporting, application performance monitoring, network observability, or network security solutions.


The annual salary range for this position is USD 260,000-300,000, plus participation in a discretionary bonus plan. Final compensation will be determined based on skills, experience, and qualifications. This role is for an existing vacancy.

If you share our enthusiasm for the future of our company and are eager to contribute to our vibrant workplace, we look forward to receiving your application!

This position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; tax advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA); annual Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA); a 401(k) with company matching; paid parental leave; vacation, personal, and wellness days; an annual learning and development budget. Eligible employees may also participate in the company's annual bonus program.

Join us in shaping the future of our organization, where your talent and dedication can truly thrive. We invite you to apply and become a valuable member of our team!

About Bluecat Networks

BlueCat Networks is a provider of enterprise DNS solutions. The company's software solutions are designed to help organizations manage and secure their DNS infrastructure. BlueCat Networks was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
Learn more about Bluecat Networks
Size
500 employees
Industry
Net Income
-$10 million
Founded
2001
5 Year Trend
+20%
Revenue
$100 million
NASDAQ

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