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Enterprise Account Executive, PacNW

Censys
Location
Pacific Northwest — Seattle, WA / Portland, OR (Boise, ID also considered)
Posted
20 days ago
Department
Sales
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 10+ years of software sales experience
  • 5+ years in cybersecurity
  • Track record of hitting or exceeding ~$1M quota
  • Experience selling at early-stage or high-growth companies
  • Command of complex, multi-stakeholder sales cycles
  • Comfort with virtual sales processes
Nice to have
  • Fluency in MEDDIC, Force Management, or Value Selling frameworks
  • Existing relationships within the PNW enterprise/cloud security buyer community
What the job really is

As an Enterprise Account Executive for Censys, you will own and grow the Pacific Northwest territory, focusing on closing large, complex deals with enterprise and cloud-native companies. You will leverage your expertise in cybersecurity sales to build a strong pipeline, negotiate agreements, and directly influence the sales playbook as the company scales. This role requires a proactive approach to territory strategy and collaboration with sales leadership.

Benefits
  • Equity
  • Health, dental & vision coverage
  • Retirement with company contribution
  • Parental leave
  • Mental health & wellness benefits
  • Flexible PTO
Things to weigh
  • High cost of living in the region may impact salary negotiations
  • Role involves building territory strategy which may involve ambiguity
  • No specific details on the sales process or tools beyond Salesforce
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