Cobalt (cobalt.io)

Enterprise Account Director

Cobalt (cobalt.io)$300K — $375K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Enterprise Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of SaaS or cybersecurity sales to enterprise accounts.
  • Experience engaging with CISOs, AppSec leaders, or engineering buyers.
  • Track record of sourcing and closing complex deals in large organizations.
  • Ability to balance strategic planning with tactical execution.
  • Proven performance in exceeding sales targets.
  • Growth mindset, open to new methods and technologies.
  • Collaborative nature with high accountability.

Responsibilities

  • Own and manage strategic enterprise accounts to drive new business and growth.
  • Conduct thorough account research to uncover new opportunities and identify stakeholders.
  • Develop tailored territory and account strategies for multi-threaded engagement.
  • Engage in-person with customers to build trust and advance deals.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to enhance customer value throughout the lifecycle.
  • Utilize partnerships to boost pipeline creation and influence opportunities.
  • Maintain accurate forecasting and pipeline hygiene.
  • Contribute to process improvements by sharing field insights.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for growth in a rapidly expanding pentesting industry.
  • Mentorship from experienced senior leaders.
  • Competitive compensation with an attractive equity plan.
  • 401(k) program and pension options based on location.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
  • Stipends for wellness, home-office equipment, and learning & development.
  • Generous paid time off and paid parental leave.
Full Job Description
Description

We are looking for a high-impact Enterprise Account Director to join our growing team and drive revenue in strategic accounts across the Northwest region. This role is focused on winning new enterprise logos and expansion within existing customers, delivering Cobalt's market leading offensive security solutions.

You'll own the full sales cycle, from territory planning and account research to prospecting and onsite engagement. This role requires a proven enterprise seller who thrives on negotiating complex deals, hunting for new business, navigating complex organizations, and strategically growing existing clients.

What You'll Do
  • Own and manage a defined territory of strategic enterprise accounts, with a mandate to land new business and grow existing accounts.
  • Conduct deep account research to uncover whitespace, map buying centers, and identify stakeholders in security, product, IT, and engineering.
  • Develop and execute tailored territory plans and account strategies to drive multi-threaded engagement across key accounts.
  • Meet with customers and prospects in person to build trust, advance deals, and unlock new opportunities.
  • Collaborate with Cobalt's Customer Success, Solutions, and Channel teams to create value at every stage of the customer lifecycle.
  • Leverage partners and ecosystem relationships to accelerate pipeline creation and influence opportunities.
  • Maintain rigorous pipeline hygiene and forecasting accuracy.
  • Contribute to continuous process improvement by sharing insights and feedback from the field.
You Must Have
  • 5+ years of experience selling SaaS or cybersecurity solutions to enterprise accounts; strong preference for experience with CISOs, AppSec leaders, or engineering buyers.
  • Proven ability to source, drive, and close complex deals in large, multi-stakeholder organizations.
  • Experience balancing strategic account planning with tactical urgency to hit and exceed targets.
  • Consistent track record of exceeding sales targets, showcasing a relentless drive for performance and growth.
  • A growth mindset and commitment to learning. You're open to new approaches, curious about evolving buyer behavior, and eager to leverage tools like automation, AI, and data insights to sell more effectively.
  • A collaborative spirit with high accountability. You take ownership, communicate proactively, and thrive in a team that's building for scale.
Why You Should Join Us
  • Grow in a passionate, rapidly expanding industry operating at the forefront of the Pentesting industry
  • Work directly with experienced senior leaders with ongoing mentorship opportunities
  • Earn competitive compensation and an attractive equity plan
  • Save for the future with a 401(k) program (US) or pension (EU)
  • Benefit from medical, dental, vision and life insurance (US) or statutory healthcare (EU)
  • Leverage stipends for:
    • Wellness
    • Work-from-home equipment & wifi
    • Learning & development
  • Make the most of our flexible, generous paid time off and paid parental leave


Pay Range Disclosure (For US openings only)

Cobalt is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The OTE salary range for this role is OTE($300,000 - $375,000) per year + equity + benefits. A candidate's salary is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, and certifications. The salary range may differ in other states and may be impacted by proximity to major metropolitan cities.

About Cobalt (cobalt.io)

Cobalt is a cybersecurity company that provides a platform for managing and testing application security. The company's platform combines a global network of security experts with artificial intelligence to help organizations identify and remediate vulnerabilities in their software. Cobalt is headquartered in San Francisco, California and was founded in 2013.
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Founded
2013

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