Nightfall AI

Commercial Account Executive

Nightfall AI$80K — $120K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Enterprise Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2-3+ years of commercial sales experience with a proven record of closing net-new business
  • Familiarity with cybersecurity, especially DLP, CASB, or Insider Risk Management solutions
  • Established network with security leaders and a desire to expand these relationships
  • History of exceeding sales quotas and achieving targets
  • Comprehensive understanding of the entire sales cycle and selling process
  • Effective collaboration with both business and technical stakeholders
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a passion for cybersecurity and AI

Responsibilities

  • Build and execute a territory plan to identify and close new commercial customers
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to understand customer needs and articulate the value of the platform
  • Develop trusted relationships with security leaders and IT decision makers
  • Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting to closure
  • Deliver customized presentations and demos to align with customer priorities
  • Partner with marketing and other teams to optimize pipeline generation
  • Maintain accurate pipeline and account activity tracking in CRM
  • Keep updated on industry trends and competitive landscape

Benefits

  • Equity participation for meaningful ownership stakes
  • Supportive and inspiring work environment
  • Recognition of employees as top assets
  • Focus on customer satisfaction and exceeding expectations
  • Encouragement of practical solutions and agile decision-making
  • Commitment to excellence and continuous improvement
  • Emphasis on transparent communication and collaboration
  • Fostering a fun work environment that balances productivity with enjoyment
Full Job Description
About the role:

You'll be a core member of our sales team, responsible for expanding our commercial customer portfolio, building strong prospect relationships, and exceeding annual revenue goals. This is a role for someone who moves fast, loves the hunt, and is ready to make an immediate impact at an early-stage AI security company. Your contributions will directly shape our revenue growth and market presence.

What You'll Do
  • Build and execute a territory plan to identify, qualify, and close net-new commercial customers across targeted industries
  • Work with business and technical stakeholders to understand customer needs, qualify opportunities, and articulate the value of the Nightfall platform
  • Build trusted relationships with security leaders, IT decision makers, and insider risk practitioners within your commercial accounts
  • Own the full sales cycle, from prospecting and discovery through value articulation, negotiation, and closure
  • Deliver tailored business value presentations and demos that align with customer priorities such as operational efficiency and risk reduction
  • Partner cross-functionally with marketing, sales engineering, and customer success to optimize pipeline generation, accelerate revenue growth, and deliver high-impact outcomes
  • Maintain accurate pipeline forecasting and account activity tracking in CRM
  • Achieve and exceed quarterly and annual new-business revenue targets
  • Stay informed about industry trends, the competitive landscape, and customer requirements to effectively position Nightfall's platform


Qualifications
  • 2-3+ years of commercial sales experience, with a track record of owning and closing net-new business
  • Cybersecurity domain experience a strong plus, preferably in DLP, CASB, or Insider Risk Management solutions
  • Growing network with security leaders and a desire to deepen relationships in the space
  • Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales quotas
  • Strong understanding of the full sales cycle, including prospecting, qualification, value articulation, negotiation, and closure
  • Ability to work effectively with both business and technical stakeholders
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
  • Passion for cybersecurity and AI and a desire to make a significant impact
  • Willingness and desire to travel and meet prospects in person
  • Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, early-stage environment where you build as you go


Our Culture

Our employees are recognized as our top asset and we provide great benefits, meaningful equity participation, as well as a fun and inspiring environment to create and collaborate.
  • Customer Centricity: Focus on exceeding customer expectations and placing them at the core of decisions
  • Practicality over Perfection: Emphasis on efficient solutions and agile decision-making
  • Strive for Excellence: Commitment to high standards and continuous improvement
  • Transparent Communication: Encouragement of open, honest dialogue and collaborative trust
  • Unwavering Resilience: Determination to overcome challenges and persist in achieving goals
  • Have Fun: Foster a positive work environment that balances hard work with enjoyment and creativity

Compensation

Employee compensation will be determined based on interview performance, level of experience, specialization of skills, and market rate. During the offer discussion, your recruiter will review the finalized base salary, bonus (for applicable roles), benefits & perks, and stock options as they'll be reflected in the offer letter.

About Nightfall AI

Nightfall AI is a cybersecurity company that uses AI to protect sensitive data. Their software can be integrated with cloud services like Slack, Google Drive, and Salesforce to automatically scan for and protect sensitive information. The company was founded in 2019 and is based in San Francisco, California.
Learn more about Nightfall AI
Size
50 employees
Industry
Founded
2019

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