KnowBe4, Inc.

Director Account Executives (ENT)

KnowBe4, Inc.$120K — $150K *
Enterprise Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years management experience.
  • SaaS sales background preferred.
  • Experience with Gmail and Google Docs.
  • Proficient in MS Office (Word and Excel).
  • Familiarity with web browsers (Chrome, Internet Explorer).
  • Leadership skills required.
  • Mastery of sales cycle techniques including closing and prospecting.
  • Strong verbal and written communications.

Responsibilities

  • Manage team dynamics including time off requests.
  • Collaborate with internal departments to facilitate deal closures.
  • Monitor and analyze team performance metrics.
  • Develop and implement sales strategies aligned with company goals.
  • Lead and mentor a high-performing sales team.
  • Work with Sales Development Team on strategy initiatives.
  • Identify development areas for team and suggest improvement tactics.
  • Ensure adherence to KnowBe4 policies and procedures.
  • Conduct weekly pipeline reviews with Account Executives.
  • Attend marketing events to enhance company presence.

Benefits

  • Company-wide bonuses based on sales targets.
  • Employee referral bonuses.
  • Adoption assistance.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • Certification reimbursement and completion bonuses.
  • Modern, high-tech, and enjoyable work environment.
Full Job Description
Clearwater positions open to candidates located in greater Tampa Bay area.

The Director Account Executives (ENT/Strategic) is responsible for managing a team of Account Executives and maximizing all sales opportunities they are assigned. More specifically, this position will ensure that subordinates are meeting and/or exceeding their monthly sales quota by targeting new business as well as reactivating dark (lapsed) customer accounts. In addition, this position will work to employ best in class sales techniques to ensure the sales team delivers on its revenue goals on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis.

Responsibilities:
  • Manage time off requests and other day-to-day needs of your team
  • Liaise with internal Legal, Infosec, Finance and Support Departments to help facilitate deals to close
  • Monitor and analyze team statistics, key indicators and results
  • Develop, implement, and manage sales strategies for the team in line with our GTM strategy
  • Lead and develop a highly productive and professional enterprise sales team meeting their monthly and quarterly sales targets
  • Collaborate with the Sales Development Team on drilling ideas, sales strategy workshops, etc.
  • Identify areas of improvement and suggest training and/or disciplinary actions to increase production in coordination with People Operations
  • Be up-to-date and fluent on KnowBe4 policy and procedure and ensure it is in use
  • Make genuine recommendations as to the hiring, firing, disciplining and promoting of Enterprise team members to which the company gives significant weight
  • Be an expert on closing, negotiating, prospecting and other key elements that are necessary to ensure departmental Monthly and Quarterly targets are met or exceeded
  • Maintain accurate reporting and pipeline management
  • Exemplify the values and mission of KnowBe4
  • Maintain an accurate pipeline for your team and conduct weekly pipeline reviews with all your Account Executives
  • Attend Company Marketing Events
  • Provide genuine recommendations as to the hiring, firing, disciplining, and promoting of subordinate employees to which the organization gives significant weight

Qualifications:
  • Minimum 5 years management experience
  • SaaS sales background preferred.
  • Experience with Gmail and Google Docs
  • Experience with MS Office (Word and Excel)
  • Experience with web browsers (Chrome, Internet Explorer, etc.)
  • Leadership skills required
  • Mastery of closing techniques, discovery questions, prospecting, building rapport and other key elements of the sales cycle
  • Strong verbal and written communications
  • Excellent time management and organization skills


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.
Learn more about KnowBe4, Inc.
Size
1,200 employees
Market Cap
$4.3 billion
Industry
Founded
2010
NASDAQ

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