This role is responsible for owning net-new customer acquisition within Enterprise accounts by leading complex, multi-stakeholder pursuits and delivering significant new annual recurring revenue (ARR). This role drives strategic revenue growth through advanced qualification rigor, executive-level engagement, and disciplined execution across extended sales cycles.

What you'll do:

• Own and deliver net-new ARR quota within Enterprise segments.
• Develop and execute strategic account plans to convert high-value prospects into new customers.
• Lead complex discovery across executive, procurement, security, and technical stakeholders.
• Navigate regulatory, compliance, and procurement processes associated with Enterprise buyers.
• Build and defend business cases aligned to measurable customer outcomes.
• Manage extended sales cycles with high average selling prices.
• Maintain strong forecast accuracy and opportunity inspection discipline.
• Partner cross-functionally to mitigate technical and commercial risk in high-impact deals.
• Transition new customers to post-sale teams following contract execution.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required to support business needs.

What you'll bring:

• 8-10 years of experience in sales
• Actual experience may vary depending on role complexity, geography, and internal development opportunities or a comparable mix of training, education, and experience.
• Significant experience in Enterprise or complex B2B sales with quota responsibility.
• Demonstrated ability to close large, multi-stakeholder deals.
• Strong executive presence and strategic selling capability.
• Experience navigating procurement, compliance, or regulated buying environments.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience managing long-cycle, high-value transactions.
• Advanced training in structured sales methodologies.

The OTE for this role is $250,000 and will vary based on a wide range of factors including location, experience, qualifications and team.

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

This position requires the ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods and involves frequent use of a computer and other standard office equipment. It also requires effective communication in person and through digital channels, occasional movement within the workspace, and handling of light materials (typically under 10 pounds). Specific vision abilities include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. It may be performed in an office, remote, or hybrid work environment, depending on business needs and applicable work arrangements. Standard working hours apply, though flexibility may be required to accommodate deadlines or collaboration across time zones. Travel may be required depending on business needs. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Title Regulations Statement: The use of the title “Manager or Director” as a suffix in job title reflects functional or project responsibility and does not indicate people management or supervisory responsibilities. The role is classified as an individual contributor position. The title aligns with internal job architecture and may not imply managerial status as defined under local labor or employment regulations.

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