Enterprise Account Executive - San Francisco

Upwind Security

$150K — $180K *
Enterprise Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Proven track record of driving and closing enterprise deals (minimum 5 years).
  • Ability to effectively sell to C-level executives and technical stakeholders in Cloud/Security/DevOps.
  • Consistent achievement of quota and revenue targets with strong W2 history.
  • Familiarity with proven qualification methodologies such as MEDDPICC.
  • Accurate forecasting and reporting of the business using SFDC hygiene.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  • Self-motivated, results-driven, and adaptable in a fast-paced startup environment.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute a sales strategy to generate new business and exceed revenue targets.
  • Understand customer needs and position Upwind's solutions to C-level executives and technical stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with technical teams for seamless integration and quicker realization of client value.
  • Lead end-to-end sales cycles, from pipeline generation to business case delivery.
  • Build trusted relationships with channel partners to optimize market reach.
  • Negotiate contracts to completion and ensure successful closure.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a dynamic and fast-paced startup environment.
  • Engagement with C-level executives and high-impact decision-makers.
  • Collaboration with technical teams to enhance service delivery.
  • The role facilitates strategic thinking in sales processes.
Full Job Description
We are looking for an experienced Enterprise Account Executive to join our team of expert sellers that is deeply committed to building meaningful relationships with customers, focusing on their value and thinking strategically about bringing deals to close. This is a field sales role, and we are seeking qualified candidates in San Francisco, California.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute a comprehensive sales strategy to identify and generate new business pipeline, exceed revenue targets, and win new enterprise logos
  • Demonstrate a thorough understanding of customer needs, challenges, and business objectives to effectively position Upwind's solution with C-level executives and technical stakeholders
  • Partner closely with technical teams to ensure seamless integration and implementation to accelerate the time-to-value realization for clients
  • Lead and execute end-to-end sales cycles with excellence in all phases: from pipeline generation and opportunity qualification to the creation and delivery of a quantifiable business case / ROI justification
  • Collaborate and build trusted relationships with Upwind channel partners and ecosystem to expand and optimize market reach
  • Lead contract negotiations to completion and successful closure

Requirements

  • Proven track record (minimum 5 years) of driving and closing enterprise deals
  • Ability to effectively sell to both C-level executives and technical stakeholders in Cloud / Security / DevOps
  • Consistent achievement of quota and revenue targets with strong W2 history
  • Familiarity and experience utilizing proven qualification methodologies (e.g. MEDDPICC) and a disciplined sales process
  • Maintain accurate forecasting and reporting of the business to leadership and embrace a data-driven approach to SFDC hygiene
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  • Self-motivated, results-driven, collaborative, and adaptable to keep up in a very fast-paced, rapidly changing, startup environment
  • Strong understanding of cloud security concepts, technologies, and trends preferred

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