Enterprise Account Executive - Minneapolis, MN at Cyderes

This role is designed for a seasoned cybersecurity sales professional with at least 5 years of experience in enterprise-level customer acquisition. The ideal ca

Work type: hybrid

Location: Minneapolis, MN

Type: Full-time

Summary

This role is designed for a seasoned cybersecurity sales professional with at least 5 years of experience in enterprise-level customer acquisition. The ideal candidate has a "hunter" mentality and a proven track record of selling complex solutions—specifically Managed Security Services (MSS) or Identity & Access Management (IAM)—to C-level executives and stakeholders within large organizations. As an Enterprise Account Executive, you will focus entirely on new business acquisition across the Minneapolis territory. You will have the opportunity to leverage a hybrid work model while representing a global, AI-augmented cybersecurity leader. This position offers high visibility and the chance to work cross-functionally with marketing and sales engineering to close high-value deals in a high-energy environment. **You might be a good fit if you:** * Have a deep understanding of the cybersecurity threatscape and identity services. * Are skilled at navigating long, complex sales cycles with Fortune 1000-level accounts. * Are comfortable building a robust sales pipeline from scratch through proactive prospecting. * Reside in or near Minneapolis and prefer a hybrid office/field engagement model.

Job Description

We help the world Be Everyday Ready™

Today’s threatscape is relentless. So are we. At Cyderes, we specialize in building practical IAM, exposure management, and risk programs, and stopping active threats fast with MDR that works with your existing security tools — all augmented by AI and driven by seasoned operators. Our tireless global team is laser-focused on cybersecurity, arming organizations with the people, platforms, and perspectives they need to conquer whatever tomorrow throws their way.

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.

## Responsibilities:

• 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.

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.

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