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Senior Account Executive, New York Metro

Censys
Location
Remote (New York Metro (New York, NY / Jersey City, NJ / Stamford, CT 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 running a fully virtual/remote sales process
Nice to have
  • Fluency in MEDDIC, Force Management, or Value Selling frameworks
  • Existing relationships or credibility within the PNW enterprise/cloud security buyer community
What the job really is

As a Senior Account Executive at Censys, you will be responsible for owning and growing the New York Metro territory, focusing on closing large, complex deals with enterprise and cloud-native companies. You'll leverage your expertise in cybersecurity sales to build a strong pipeline, negotiate valuable agreements, and contribute to shaping the sales playbook as the company scales. This role requires a proactive approach in a competitive market, with a focus on exceeding sales targets and collaborating with a team of sales professionals.

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 NYC area
  • Compensation range is a guideline and may be modified based on various factors
  • Candidates must keep cameras on during video interviews
  • In-person onboarding in Ann Arbor, Michigan may be required
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Freshness4/5
Career value4/5
Role clarity4/5
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