Enterprise Account Executive - Houston,TX

Cyderes (Cyber Defense and Response) is a pure-play, full life-cycle cybersecurity services provider with award-winning managed security services, identity and access management, and professional services designed to manage the cybersecurity risks of enterprise clients.  We specialize in multi-technology, complex environments with the in speed and agility needed to tackle the most advanced cyber threats. We leverage our global scale and decades of experience to accelerate our clients’ cyber outcomes through a full lifecycle of cybersecurity services. We are a global company with operating centers in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and India.

About the Job: 

We are looking for an enthusiastic and results-driven Enterprise Account Executive focused on acquiring new customers for our Manager Security Services, Professional Security Services, and Identity Services. This role is ideal for a sales professional who is passionate about driving new business, building relationships, and introducing innovative security solutions to enterprise organizations.

As an Enterprise Account Executive, you will be responsible for identifying, prospecting, and closing sales with new customers, primarily within large enterprise accounts. Your goal will be to generate and expand new business by effectively positioning our portfolio of security services to meet the unique security challenges and business needs of potential customers.

This is a high-energy, results-oriented role that requires a strong ability to engage with C-level executives, IT leaders, and key stakeholders to understand their security requirements and offer tailored solutions. You will work closely with marketing, sales engineering, and customer success teams to ensure a seamless sales process.

• New Business Acquisition: Identify, prospect, and generate new business opportunities within large enterprise accounts across various verticals, including finance, healthcare, government, retail, and others.
• Sales Strategy: Develop and implement targeted strategies for acquiring new customers by understanding their security challenges and positioning our Manager Security Services, Professional Security Services, and Identity Services as effective solutions.
• Consultative Sales Approach: Engage with prospective customers to assess their needs and recommend tailored security solutions that align with their business objectives.
• Lead Generation & Prospecting: Use both inbound and outbound techniques to identify potential leads, including cold calling, email outreach, social selling, and leveraging industry contacts and events.
• Sales Cycle Management: Manage the entire sales cycle, from prospecting to qualification, needs assessment, solution presentation, negotiation, and closing of deals.
• Relationship Building: Build and maintain strong relationships with decision-makers at the enterprise level, including C-suite executives, IT managers, and other key stakeholders.
• Collaborative Approach: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including sales engineering, marketing, and customer success, to ensure the delivery of a seamless customer experience.
• Market Research & Intelligence: Stay informed about industry trends, emerging threats, and competitive offerings to effectively position our security solutions in the marketplace.
• Sales Reporting & Forecasting: Maintain accurate records of sales activities, opportunities, and forecasts in CRM software (e.g., Salesforce) to track progress toward sales goals and pipeline management.

• 5+ years of experience in enterprise sales, ideally in cybersecurity, managed services, or IT solutions.
• Proven track record of success in acquiring new business and driving revenue growth within large enterprise accounts.
• Strong understanding of security services, including Manager Security Services, Professional Security Services, and Identity Services, and how they address the evolving needs of organizations.
• Ability to identify customer needs and deliver tailored, consultative solutions that solve business challenges.
• Experience in selling complex solutions and navigating long sales cycles.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills, with the ability to influence C-level executives and decision-makers.
• Self-starter with a proactive approach to prospecting and customer acquisition.
• Familiarity with CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce) and sales performance metrics.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple opportunities simultaneously.

• Previous experience selling identity and access management (IAM), managed security services (MSS), or cybersecurity solutions.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CompTIA Security+) or security-related knowledge is a plus.
• Ability to build and maintain a robust sales pipeline from scratch, with a focus on new business acquisition.

Cyderes is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.

Note: This job posting is intended for direct applicants only. We request that outside recruiters do not contact us regarding this position.