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Senior Account Executive, Cybersecurity

Interdependence
Location
Remote
Posted
2 months ago
Department
Business Development
Salary
$120K–$150K
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Proven track record of closing deals at a price point of $5K–$20K/month ($60K–$240K ACV)
  • Experience closing 5–8 deals per month
  • Ability to sell to decision-makers such as CEOs, Founders, and VPs of Operations at 50–200+ person companies
  • Experience selling services, including automation, consulting, and managed services
  • Ability to thrive on high-volume sales and manage a packed calendar of Zoom calls
  • Strong qualification skills to identify suitable clients
What the job really is

As a Senior Account Executive in Cybersecurity, you will focus solely on closing sales with qualified prospects, conducting 4-5 presentations daily over Zoom. You will not engage in prospecting or pipeline generation, as leads are provided, and your primary responsibility is to close deals ranging from $8,000 to $15,000 per month. The role involves working closely with decision-makers and requires a strong understanding of consultative sales tied to recurring revenue.

Benefits
  • Base salary of $120K–$150K
  • On-target earnings (OTE) of $155K–$185K
  • Top performers can earn $200K+ (uncapped commission)
Things to weigh
  • No prospecting or pipeline generation required, which may appeal to candidates who prefer closing
  • The role is strictly individual contributor with no management responsibilities
  • Candidates with enterprise selling experience may find the sales cycle and deal sizes different from their previous roles
  • Requires a strong executive presence to engage in $8K/month conversations
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