Forcepoint

Strategic Account Manager

Forcepoint$330K — $360K *
Enterprise Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-8 years of sales experience, preferably in B2B contexts.
  • Strong understanding of sales techniques and company products/services.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage complex sales processes independently.
  • Proven track record of exceeding sales quotas and managing pipelines.
  • Established network of industry contacts and client relationships.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and expand new accounts within the distribution and retail sales channels.
  • Collaborate with the Regional Director to create customer account plans.
  • Engage sales resources effectively for customer account plan execution.
  • Utilize CRM for managing and closing forecast opportunities.
  • Drive revenue through diverse go-to-market strategies.
  • Oversee and streamline the entire sales process from lead generation to closure.
  • Negotiate with all levels of management to facilitate sales.

Benefits

  • Bonuses based on performance.
  • Paid time off policy.
  • Region-specific benefits.
Full Job Description

Responsible for selling the company’s products; primary responsibility may include finding, generating, and developing new distribution/retail partners to sell the company’s products to end-users. Responsible for new account development and/or expanding existing accounts within the distribution or retail sales channel. Creates awareness and demand for company products. Customers may be geographic or named accounts.

The successful candidate will be strongly self-motivated and outcome-driven, with a proven track record of managing and closing a pipeline of opportunities and forecasting accurately. Excellent qualification, prioritization, organization, and focus are essential in this role. You’ll own the full sales process from developing a lead to closing the deal. You’ll be experienced in exceeding your quota; you’ll be hungry to overachieve and be well compensated for doing so.

Location: New York

Essential Functions

  • Responsible for new account development and expanding existing accounts through business-to-business sales of Forcepoint software licensing, appliances, and services to accounts

  • Working with the Regional Director, develop and implement specific customer accounts and opportunity plans in support of company goals and quota objectives.

  • Effectively engage sales resources: SE, Channel, Solutions Sales teams, and Executives on the development and implementation of customer account plans

  • Use the CRM system effectively, responsible for the development, management, and closure of forecasted opportunities.

  • Manage and drive revenue through complex, multiple go-to-market strategies.

  • Execute complex sales and effectively manage the sales process and activities.

  • Exceed sales quota.

  • Interface to negotiate and exchange information with all levels of management.

  • Performs other duties and projects as assigned.

Education and Experience

  • Considered highly skilled at sales techniques and demonstrates a strong understanding of company products/services.

  • Comprehensive knowledge within the area of specialization.

  • May utilize knowledge of industry/clients to recommend updates or changes to product/service offerings.

  • Responsible for selling the company’s products or services, developing new accounts, and/or expanding existing accounts.

  • Completes complex sales.

  • Utilizes knowledge of product/service and industry to evaluate and recommend best solutions for clients.

  • Typically, has an established base of accounts and solid revenue/bookings responsibility.

  • Sales completed with little to no supervision.

  • Maintains an established network of contacts.

  • Demonstrates a strong ability to identify and cultivate sales from new and/or existing clients.

  • A true hunter!

  • 5-8 years of sales experience

Forcepoint is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary range and variable compensation for this role is330,000.00 - 360,000.00 and represents the low and high end of compensation for this position. Actual salaries are determined by various factors including, but not limited to, location, experience, and performance.Therange listed is just one component of Forcepoints total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include bonuses, paid time off policy, and many region-specific benefits

About Forcepoint

Forcepoint is a cybersecurity company that provides solutions to protect against insider threats and outside attacks. The company's products include web security, data loss prevention, and cloud access security brokers. Forcepoint serves customers in industries such as healthcare, financial services, and government. The company was founded in 2016 as a result of the merger of Raytheon Cyber Products, Websense, and Stonesoft. Forcepoint is headquartered in Austin, Texas.
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Size
3,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1994

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