Horizon3.ai

Commercial Account Executive, DC

Horizon3.ai$130K — $150K *
Enterprise Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 1-3 years of closing experience in SaaS, preferably in cybersecurity.
  • Background as an SDR with strong outbound fundamentals.
  • Experience selling to IT and SecOps buyers, simplifying complex concepts.
  • Proven success in high-velocity sales environments, consistently meeting quotas.
  • Familiarity with MSP/MSSP ecosystems or partner-led sales is advantageous.
  • Creative and strategic mindset in the sales cycle, leveraging technical skills.
  • Located in the Washington DC area and able to work in-office 3 days a week.

Responsibilities

  • Own the full sales cycle from qualification to close for commercial accounts.
  • Drive new business through outbound and partner-sourced opportunities.
  • Manage 20-60 sales opportunities concurrently with urgency.
  • Deliver compelling product demos and articulate the value to diverse personas.
  • Collaborate with MSP/MSSP and VAR channel teams to enhance partner pipelines.
  • Maintain accurate forecasts and pipeline hygiene in Salesforce.
  • Execute POVs with Sales Engineering support, ensuring clear ROI and value communication.

Benefits

  • Inclusive team culture that values diversity and promotes inclusivity.
  • Growth opportunities with a dynamic and expanding team.
  • Collaborative and innovative work environment.
  • Comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance for employees and families.
  • Flexible vacation policy and generous parental leave.
Full Job Description
What You'll Do

As a Commercial Account Executive, you will own the full sales cycle for Commercial accounts. You'll be responsible for acquiring new customers, expanding existing relationships, and partnering closely with Channel, SDR, SE, and Marketing teams to drive efficient growth.

Core Responsibilities
  • Own the full sales cycle from qualification to POV, negotiation, and close for commercial accounts.
  • Drive new business through a mix of outbound and partner-sourced opportunities.
  • Run high-velocity sales cycles, managing 20-60 opportunities at once with precision and urgency.
  • Deliver compelling product demos and articulate the value of autonomous pentesting to both technical and business personas.
  • Partner with MSP/MSSP and VAR channel teams to co-sell, co-market, and expand partner-led pipeline.
  • Maintain rigorous pipeline hygiene in Salesforce, ensuring accurate forecasting and next steps.
  • Execute POVs with support from Sales Engineering, ensuring crisp value articulation and ROI.
  • Work cross-functionally with Channel, Marketing, SE, CS, and RevOps to improve win rates and sales velocity.
  • Represent the voice of the customer, sharing insights that influence product, messaging, and enablement.


What You'll Bring
Experience
  • 1-3 years of closing experience in SaaS, ideally in cybersecurity or adjacent technical domains.
  • Background as an SDR, with strong outbound fundamentals and self-sourcing ability.
  • Experience selling to IT, SecOps, and technical buyers, with the ability to simplify complex concepts.
  • Proven success in high-velocity sales environments, consistently achieving or exceeding quota.
  • Familiarity with MSP/MSSP ecosystems or partner-led motions is a strong plus.
  • Creativity, drive, and a strategic mindset to the sales cycle. Leveraging your technical aptitude.
  • Must be located in the Washington DC area and able to work 3 days in the office


Skills
  • Strong command of qualification frameworks (MEDDIC, SPICED, Challenger, etc.).
  • Ability to run structured, value-based discovery and tailor messaging to different personas.
  • Excellent communication skills - clear, concise, and confident across email, phone, and video.
  • Strong pipeline management, forecasting accuracy, and CRM discipline (Salesforce preferred).
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with distributed teams and operate with high ownership.


Perks of Horizon3
  • Inclusive Team: We value diversity and promote an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.
  • Growth Opportunities: Be part of a dynamic and growing team with numerous career development opportunities.
  • Innovative Culture: Work in a collaborative environment that encourages creativity and out-of-the-box thinking.
  • Competitive Compensation: We offer competitive salary, equity and benefits. Our benefits include health, vision & dental insurance for you and your family, a flexible vacation policy, and generous parental leave.


Compensation and Values

At Horizon3, we believe that our people are our greatest asset, and our compensation philosophy reflects this core value. We are committed to fostering an environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and rewarded for their contributions. Our compensation structure is designed to be fair, competitive, and transparent, ensuring that every team member is recognized and compensated equitably across roles, levels, and locations.

In accordance with various State's transparency regulations, we provide the following salary range information for this position:
  • $130k - $150k OTE 50/50 split annually. The exact salary will be determined based on the selected candidate's location, qualifications, experience, and relevant skills.
  • Additional compensation: All full-time roles are eligible for an equity package in the form of stock options.


Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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About Horizon3.ai

Horizon3.ai is a California-based software company that provides artificial intelligence (AI) solutions for businesses. The company was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Long Beach, California. Horizon3.ai offers a range of AI-powered products, including chatbots, virtual assistants, and predictive analytics tools. The company's solutions are designed to help businesses automate their operations, improve customer engagement, and gain insights from their data. Horizon3.ai serves clients in a variety of industries, including healthcare, finance, and retail.
Learn more about Horizon3.ai
Size
50 employees
Industry
Net Income
-$100,000
Founded
2018
5 Year Trend
+50%
Revenue
$500,000

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