Strong understanding of IT security concepts and technologies
Demonstrated expertise in value-based selling methodologies
Familiarity with CRM systems, preferably Salesforce
Responsibilities
Promote and sell KnowBe4's products and services to assigned accounts
Build and maintain a pipeline for cross-selling and upgrades
Identify and engage key decision-makers within client organizations
Articulate the value of KnowBe4's offerings to enhance customer security awareness
Achieve or exceed monthly sales quotas
Support the renewal process to maximize account growth
Collaborate with Customer Success Managers to enhance product adoption
Benefits
Company-wide bonuses based on sales targets
Employee referral bonuses
Adoption assistance
Tuition and certification reimbursement
Certification completion bonuses
Modern, high-tech work environment
Full Job Description
The Account Manager (Enterprise/Strategic) position is responsible for managing assigned customer accounts and maximizing all sales opportunities within those accounts. More specifically, this position will be charged with promoting and selling KnowBe4's additional products and services to businesses (organizations with 1501+ employees), with the objective to achieve and exceed monthly sales quota. This can be achieved by targeting your book of business and maximizing cross sale opportunities, increasing subscription levels and adding on additional seats due to account growth. This role will work closely with the Customer Success Manager to ensure increased ARR and more product suite adoption by our customers.
Responsibilities:
Promote and sell KnowBe4's range of products and services
Build and maintain a pipeline of potential cross sale, add-on and upgrade opportunities by developing and managing relationships with your assigned accounts
Identify key decision makers while developing and qualifying cross sale, add-on and upgrade opportunities
Articulate the value proposition of KnowBe4's full suite of products and help the customer understand how it will improve their business's security awareness training (and security overall)
Achieve or exceed monthly quotas and/or targets
Be well versed in KnowBe4's product offerings and promote the products and services at trade shows as requested
Follow up on marketing leads to generate sales opportunities and pipeline
Act strategically in offering or negotiating discounted pricing, in line with established policies and procedures
Maintain accurate and thorough records for customer calls, emails, notes, tasks, demos and other relevant information in compliance with the Administration Policy
Support in the renewal process where there is an opportunity to grow the account
Work with those Customer Success Managers and Renewal Specialists assigned to your customer accounts to the end of your customers increasing their commitment and use of the Knowbe4 Product Suite
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree strongly preferred (exceptions may be made for military experience). Degree in any field acceptable, but a plus if Cybersecurity, Computer Science, IT, Business, Marketing.
Proven track record selling to EVP and C-level (CISOs and Security Teams a plus)
5+ years SaaS sales experience (Cybersecurity preferred but not required)
Experience selling deals $500K+ in the Enterprise segment
Experience selling multi-year deals
International: English and local language proficiency required.
Has demonstrated expertise in value-based selling methodologies with enterprise accounts
Executive-level presentation and communication skills
Experience with strategic account planning and management showing measurable account growth
Experience managing and progressing opportunities involving multiple stakeholders
Has a track record of managing and closing complex, multi-year deals with multiple stakeholders
Experience creating and communicating compelling business cases
Experience with consultative selling approach and value selling methodology
Experience handling technical objections
Skilled in running discovery conversations and managing tailored product demonstrations
Technical aptitude with experience using sales tools
Experience with CRM systems (preferably Salesforce)
Experienced with pipeline management & accurate forecasting
Familiarity with standard concepts, practices and procedures within the IT Security Field
Experience with Salesforce and Gmail
Network or Security Plus preferred
Proven track record of grit and resilience in challenging situations, with high performance under pressure
Collegiate athlete or competitive sports background demonstrating rigorous discipline, teamwork, dedication, and competitive spirit
History of setting and achieving ambitious personal or professional goals
Track record of leadership in team settings
Demonstrated interest in cybersecurity sales
Quick learner with strong listening skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with previous presentation experience
Excellent phone presence and professional demeanor
Time management and organizational skills
Ability to handle rejection and maintain persistence
Stats driven business professional
Motivated, energetic self-starter
Strong collaborative and teamwork skills
Must be able to work with minimum supervision
Must have a General understanding of:
Human Risk Management & challenges faced by IT / InfoSec Teams / Compliance & Board Members
Basic network and email security concepts
SIEM/SOAR platforms
Zero Trust Architecture
Cloud security architecture
Phishing attack vectors
Identity & Access Management
Security orchestration and automation
General understanding of Security Technology Stack:
Genuine curiosity and strong desire to learn about cybersecurity and technical concepts
Basic computer literacy and comfort with business applications
Ability to quickly grasp and explain basic technical concepts
Ability to translate complex topics into simple terms
Interest in keeping up with current technology and cybersecurity trends
Proven track record of grit and resilience in challenging situations, with high performance under pressure
Collegiate athlete or competitive sports background demonstrating rigorous discipline, teamwork, dedication, and competitive spirit
History of setting and achieving ambitious personal or professional goals
Track record of leadership in team settings
Our Fantastic Benefits
We offer company-wide bonuses based on monthly sales targets, employee referral bonuses, adoption assistance, tuition reimbursement, certification reimbursement, and certification completion bonuses - all in a modern, high-tech, and fun work environment. For more details about our benefits in each office location, please visit www.knowbe4.com/careers/benefits.
Note: An applicant assessment and background check may be part of your hiring procedure.
No recruitment agencies, please.
About KnowBe4, Inc.
KnowBe4 is a cybersecurity company that provides security awareness training and simulated phishing tests to organizations. The company was founded in 2010 by Stu Sjouwerman and is headquartered in Clearwater, Florida. KnowBe4 has over 30,000 customers in more than 170 countries. The company has been recognized by Gartner as a leader in the Magic Quadrant for Security Awareness Computer-Based Training for four consecutive years.
