Mid-Market Account Executive, New York

Cogent Security

• $110K — $130K *
Enterprise Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in sales, with 2-3+ years focused on cybersecurity solutions.
  • Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales quotas.
  • Strong skills in technical discovery and value-based selling.
  • Experience in a fast-paced startup or challenger environment.
  • Ability to build strong relationships with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Own the entire sales process for new and expanding accounts in the Northeast territory.
  • Generate a robust sales pipeline through various channels, including outbound efforts and partnerships.
  • Conduct thorough discovery to understand customer needs and coordinate technical evaluations.
  • Develop clear ROI cases to support sales initiatives and facilitate decision-making.
  • Maintain high activity levels while ensuring accurate forecasting and diligent CRM updates.
  • Provide valuable insights from customer interactions back to relevant internal teams.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for career growth in a high-impact role.
  • Access to innovative technology in a rapidly evolving industry.
  • Collaborative work environment that values teamwork and input.
  • Flexibility to travel as necessary.
  • Dynamic culture promoting high ownership and pace.
Full Job Description
About the Role

Cogent is looking for a Mid Market Account Executive to build our business across the Northeast. You will own the full sales cycle across mid market accounts, combining a high velocity operating rhythm with thoughtful, consultative selling.

This role is for a cybersecurity seller based in New York who can create pipeline, run strong discovery, and move technical and business stakeholders from first conversation through close.
What You'll Do
  • Own the full sales cycle for new logos and expansions across a defined Northeast territory.
  • Build pipeline through outbound activity you source directly, SDR partnership, marketing, channel partners, and referrals.
  • Run discovery, coordinate technical evaluations, build clear ROI cases, and close deals involving multiple stakeholders.
  • Manage a high level of activity while maintaining strong conversion, forecast accuracy, and CRM discipline.
  • Bring customer and market insight back to Product, Marketing, and Customer Success.
What We're Looking For
  • 5+ years as a quota carrying individual contributor, including 2 3+ years selling cybersecurity solutions.
  • A consistent record of meeting or exceeding quota and winning new logos.
  • Strong technical discovery and value selling skills across multiple stakeholders.
  • Experience succeeding at a high growth startup or challenger company.
  • High ownership, pace, judgment, collaboration, and willingness to travel.

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