Reporting to the VP Sales International, the Account Executive is responsible for new business sales in Australia & New Zealand
Essential Duties/Responsibilities
Exceed quarterly and annual revenue goals
Build relationships with key decision-makers in information security departments and IT across a variety of industries.
Sales at CIO / CISO / and Head of SOC level
Self-starter with ability to clearly articulate a message, generate interest, create meetings, and manage associated pipeline.
Demonstrable track record of closing Enterprise opportunities from $200k to $1m.
The position is pure New Business focused (Net New Logo & Expansion).
The position will require regular travel, as well as the ability to represent our company at events.
Ability to travel up to 40%.
Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
Motivated and tenacious individual ready to take a proven technical solution and managed service to market.
Experience of Value Based Selling, with an ability to calculate and present ROI Calculations.
Ability to work a direct touch sales campaign with end user, partner, or system integrator whilst maintaining control and access to end user.
Expertise in managing sales opportunities from prospecting to closure.
Excellent negotiation, presentation and communication skills
Capability to present technical information to a variety of audiences
Demonstrated ability to forecast and manage information using SalesForce.com
Ability to manage and cultivate an extensive list of contacts in the information security field
Ability to manage multiple high priority tasks to successful completion
Ability to work in a fast paced, geographically dispersed organization
Languages -English and a Southeast Asian Language
Education and/or Experience
Bachelor of Arts or Science degree preferred
Experience in working for software startups
5 years + successful experience in external sales of information security services or products
Hands-on experience in providing information security services
Experience as a presenter on information security topics at conferences and events preferred.
Knowledge of the sales training and methodologies needed to manage a complex sales cycle to conclusion (preferably MEDDPIC)
Disclaimer
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