The Enterprise Account Executive will implement sales plans, manage a SaaS sales funnel, collaborate with various departments, and engage with clients to maintain and grow sales relationships, focusing on security solutions.
At Sysdig, we believe cloud security isn't a compromise - it's a promise. From the start, our mission has been clear: to help organizations secure innovation in the cloud, the right way.
We created Falco, the open standard for cloud threat detection, and continue to lead the cloud security market with runtime insights, open innovation, and agentic Al. Creators of technology trusted by over 60% of the Fortune 500, Sysdig gives teams the real-time clarity to move fast and defend what matters most.
Culture matters here. We believe diversity fuels stronger ideas, and open dialogue drives sharper decisions. Recognized as a Best Place to Work and one of Deloitte's fastest-growing companies for the past 5 years, we're here to raise the standard for what cloud security and workplace culture should be.
If you have the passion to dig deeper, the desire to challenge convention, and the curiosity to build something better, Sysdig is the right place for you.
What you will do
- Reporting to our Head of Americas Sales you will implement sales plans for your assigned territory by forecasting and exceeding quota
- Through a combination of inbound and outbound leads, you will manage a high-velocity, SaaS funnel
- You will manage opportunities through CRM and other supporting tools
- You will collaborate on and improve the sales cycle, including product, support, and sales engineering
- You will work with and promote Partner ecosystem
- Convey Sysdig main value drivers and differentiators to prospects and customers
- Understand the competitive market, being familiar with competing companies and their offerings
What you will bring with you
- 7+ years of IT Enterprise Sales experience, with a focus on security-related deals — including SaaS security, cloud security, Kubernetes/containers, open source, and APM
- Track record overachieving sales targets
- Willingness to stay up to date with new products and processes
- Experience with Salesforce and Clari Competitive/Driven
- Team player
- Must be willing to travel to clients to support sales relationships (if required)
- Experience working with multiple sources of pipelines, including LDR, SDR, ISR and Channels
- Experience collaborating with Marketing, Customer Success and other departments
- Experience bringing a C level network to the table and have C level conversations (CISO)
What we look for
- SaaS sales experience
- Track records of hunting new business opportunities in greenfield territories
- MEDDPICC experience and Challenger sales experience
When you join Sysdig, you can expect:
- Extra days off to prioritize your well-being
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a 3% company match
- Maternity and Parental Leave
- Mental health support for you and your family through the Modern Health app
- Full health benefits package for you and your family
The U.S. annual on target earnings (OTE) range for this full-time position is between $282,440 and 388,355 USD/year. This range represents a combination of annual base pay and targeted commission. Actual offers may be higher or lower than this range based on a variety of factors, including your work location, job-related experience and education.
We would love for you to join us! Please reach out even if your experience doesn't perfectly match the job description. We can always explore other options after starting the conversation. Your background and passion will set you apart, especially if your career path is different.
Sysdig values a diverse workplace and encourages women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. Sysdig is an equal-opportunity employer. Sysdig does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status.
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