Lead Enterprise Account Executive-Strategic Account Management

Black Duck Software, Inc.

$130K — $196K *
Enterprise Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in Application Security, DevSecOps, or cybersecurity sales
  • Understanding of software development and CI/CD processes
  • Demonstrated track record of growing and renewing enterprise accounts
  • Experience achieving retention and expansion targets in complex environments
  • Strong relationship-building skills with executive and technical teams
  • Effective negotiation and account planning capabilities
  • Curiosity-driven approach to understanding customer needs and challenges

Responsibilities

  • Own and develop an enterprise customer portfolio for growth and retention.
  • Create and execute strategic account plans to find new sales opportunities.
  • Build trusted relationships with high-level security and engineering leaders.
  • Lead discussions on renewals, negotiations, and sales expansions.
  • Collaborate with teams to enhance customer success and revenue outcomes.
  • Ensure accurate forecasting and diligent CRM usage.

Benefits

  • Flexible work environment and remote options
  • Opportunities for professional development and training
  • Collaborative team culture focused on customer success
  • Access to advanced technology and resources
  • Health and wellness support initiatives
Full Job Description
Enterprise Account Executive - Central

Location: Candidates will ideally be located in the Midwest, Central United States

Role Summary

The Enterprise Account Executive is responsible for driving growth across an established portfolio of enterprise customers through strategic account management, renewals and expansion. This role is suited to a consultative seller who enjoys building long-term customer relationships, uncovering new opportunities within existing accounts and engaging with both executive and technical stakeholders. You'll partner closely with Customer Success, Sales Engineering and Renewals teams to help customers maximise the value of Black Duck's Application Security platform while delivering consistent revenue growth.

What you will do:
  • Own and grow a portfolio of enterprise customers, driving renewals, retention and expansion.
  • Develop strategic account plans to identify cross-sell, upsell and whitespace opportunities.
  • Build trusted relationships with CISOs, CTOs, AppSec leaders, engineering and DevOps teams.
  • Lead commercial discussions including renewals, negotiations and expansion opportunities.
  • Partner with Customer Success, Sales Engineering and Marketing to maximize customer outcomes and revenue growth.
  • Maintain accurate forecasting and disciplined CRM management.


What you will have:
  • Experience selling Application Security, DevSecOps, developer tooling or cybersecurity solutions is highly desirable.
  • Familiarity with software development, CI/CD environments and software supply chain concepts.
  • Proven experience growing and renewing enterprise software or cybersecurity accounts.
  • Demonstrated success achieving expansion and retention targets within complex enterprise customers.
  • Ability to build relationships across both executive and technical stakeholders.
  • Strong commercial, negotiation and account planning skills.
  • A naturally curious mindset with the ability to understand customers' technical challenges and business priorities.


Pay Range

$130,000-$196,000 USD

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