Darktrace

Expression of Interest - Account Executive - Expansion

Darktrace$200K — $250K *
Enterprise Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Proven success in B2B expansion roles with a track record of driving growth in existing accounts.
  • Experience managing customer accounts with up to $1B revenue, understanding complex stakeholder dynamics.
  • Strong consultative selling skills to identify opportunities and align them with business outcomes.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple stakeholders and maintain momentum in complex environments.
  • Commercial acumen with expertise in negotiation and pricing integrity.
  • Disciplined in account planning and pipeline management with strong organizational skills.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to convey technical concepts to varied audiences.
  • Working knowledge of cybersecurity and SaaS, positioning solutions effectively within customer environments.

Responsibilities

  • Own and drive upsell, cross-sell, and renewal opportunities in assigned accounts.
  • Build and execute thorough account plans that address stakeholder needs and risks.
  • Manage the entire expansion cycle from opportunity identification to closing.
  • Conduct consultative discovery to find changes, underutilizations, and value increase opportunities.
  • Develop business cases and proposals aligned to customer outcomes, leading effective negotiations.
  • Build trusted relationships with existing stakeholders, expanding influence within the buying group.
  • Engage technical, business, financial, and executive stakeholders to align decision-making.
  • Translate usage data and customer outcomes into compelling narratives for expansion.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to connect with a growing and innovative cybersecurity company.
  • Engagement in complex projects that drive value for customers and stakeholders.
  • Developing deep relationships within key accounts and various stakeholder levels.
  • Contributing to high standards of integrity and accountability in a reputable organization.
Full Job Description
Job Description:

Expression of Interest - Los Angeles Region - Including Inland Empire, Orange County.

While we may not have an immediate opening, we're building a pipeline of talented individuals interested in future Account Executive - Expansion.

We're always looking to connect with exceptional customer-focused cybersecurity professionals across WEST regions who are passionate about helping organizations maximize the value of their security investments.

 

As an Expansion Account Executive, you will be responsible for driving growth within existing customers - the core of our business. This role focuses on expanding adoption, increasing usage, and delivering net-new bookings within existing accounts through upsell, cross-sell, and renewals.

Success in this role requires the ability to translate customer outcomes into expansion opportunities, aligning stakeholders around why to expand and why now. You will operate with strong account ownership, balancing growth, retention, and customer value, and orchestrating complex internal and external stakeholders to drive long-term account success.

The ideal candidate is consultative, commercially driven, and highly organized, thriving in account planning, relationship building, and navigating multi-threaded environments. They bring a value-led mindset, using insight, data, and customer outcomes to drive expansion while protecting long-term retention.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

  • Own and drive upsell, cross-sell, and renewal opportunities across an assigned book of accounts
  • Build and execute account plans including whitespace, stakeholders, adoption, and risks
  • Manage the end-to-end expansion cycle, from opportunity identification through close and renewal
  • Conduct consultative discovery to identify what has changed, what is underutilized, and where value can be increased
  • Develop business cases and proposals aligned to customer outcomes. Lead negotiations while maintaining value and minimizing discounting
  • Build trusted relationships with existing stakeholders and expand influence across the buying group
  • Engage multiple stakeholders (technical, business, financial, executive) to drive alignment and decision-making
  • Translate adoption, usage data, and outcomes into compelling expansion narratives
  • Lead POVs and use-case expansions that demonstrate real value and drive decisions
  • Partner closely with Customer Success, Sales Engineering, Renewals, and partners to deliver a seamless customer experience

Experience & Qualifications

  • Proven success in B2B expansion, upsell, or account management sales roles, with a track record of driving growth and renewals within existing accounts
  • Experience managing and growing customer accounts (≤ $1B revenue), with an understanding of stakeholder dynamics and buying processes
  • Strong consultative selling and discovery skills, with the ability to uncover new opportunities within existing customers and align them to business outcomes
  • Demonstrated ability to multi-thread across stakeholders, build internal alignment, and maintain deal momentum even in complex account environments
  • Commercial acumen with strength in negotiation, value articulation, and protecting pricing integrity
  • Disciplined in account planning, pipeline management, and forecasting, with strong attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly explain technical concepts and business value to diverse audiences
  • Working knowledge of cybersecurity, SaaS, or technical solutions, and the ability to position offerings within a customer’s broader environment
  • Proven ability to operate in cross-functional environments, partnering with Customer Success and technical teams to drive outcomes and growth
  • Resilient and adaptable, with the ability to manage competing priorities, navigate ambiguity, and balance growth with retention and customer trust
Compensation Range: $200K - $250K 50/50 split

As a growing business strengthening its governance and controls, this role plays a part in supporting high standards of integrity and accountability. 

About Darktrace

Darktrace is a cybersecurity company that uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to detect and respond to cyber threats in real-time. The company was founded in 2013 by a group of mathematicians and former intelligence experts from MI5 and GCHQ. Darktrace's flagship product, the Enterprise Immune System, is a self-learning AI that can detect and respond to cyber threats across a range of industries, including finance, healthcare, and energy. The company has received numerous awards for its innovative approach to cybersecurity, and has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing technology companies in Europe.
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