Enterprise Account Executive (SoCal)

Upwind Security

$120K — $160K *
Enterprise Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in enterprise sales with a proven track record of closing deals.
  • Able to engage and sell to C-level and technical stakeholders, particularly in the Cloud/Security/DevOps sectors.
  • Consistent achievement of sales quotas with a solid W2 history.
  • Experience using structured qualification methodologies like MEDDPICC.
  • Skills in accurate forecasting and reporting using SFDC are essential.
  • Strong communication and presentation capabilities are required.
  • Must be self-motivated and adaptable in a fast-paced startup setting.
  • Preferred knowledge of cloud security concepts and industry trends.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement a comprehensive sales strategy to generate new business.
  • Understand customer needs to effectively position Upwind's solutions for enterprise clients.
  • Collaborate with technical teams for seamless client implementations.
  • Manage the entire sales cycle, from lead generation to final contract negotiation.
  • Build and maintain relationships with channel partners to enhance market reach.
  • Lead contract negotiations through to successful closure.
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 Southern CA.

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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