Account Executive, Mid-market, UK - Sales

Riot Security Inc.; Paris; Hybrid; EUR 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Company Bonus

Uncapped Bonus

Job summary

Riot Security Inc. in Paris is seeking an Account Executive for the Mid-market segment to launch our UK go-to-market strategy. You will drive full-cycle sales from outbound prospecting to closing, and help refine our local approach while building a strong regional presence.

You must have 2–3 years in B2B sales, experience with outbound prospecting, and a track record of engaging C-level buyers (CISO/CIO). Native English required; Paris-based or willing to relocate.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years in B2B companies with a first BDR outbound role and an AE full cycle position.
• Experience selling to CISO/CIO or other C-levels is preferred.
• Native in English and based in Paris or willing to relocate.
• You don’t need to be a cybersecurity expert but must be motivated by the mission.

Responsibilities

• Generate leads through cold calls, emails and LinkedIn to fill the pipeline.
• Engage qualified prospects and nurture relationships throughout the sales cycle.
• Close deals by demonstrating the platform, providing technical assistance, and negotiating contracts.
• Collaborate with Customer Success to ensure smooth post-sale execution.

Skills

Outbound prospecting

Full cycle sales

B2B sales

English fluency

C-level selling

Job description

We're a product-first team on a mission to help grow the cybersecurity culture

We want to instill cybersecurity good practices to employees in a way that's actually effective, and entertaining enough so that employees don't feel like they're working. Think Duolingo but for cybersecurity.

We created a platform to easily rollout a cybersecurity awareness program: the platform sends chat-based 4-minutes long courses to teams. Following the courses, the other side of the platform simulates phishing attacks, to prepare employees to face hackers, but in a safe environment.

Created in 2020, Riot has raised $45m with leading investors (Y Combinator, Left Lane, Base10, Funders Club and First Capital) and is now protecting more than 2,000,000 employees in over 2,000 companies (including Intercom, Deel, and Deezer) all over the world.

Cybersecurity is everywhere. It's impacting everyone, everyday, and it's becoming the number one risk to any organization, whether it's a small business or a big firm. Yet, the cybersecurity culture in most companies is a disaster. Hackers are leveraging this by targeting the weakest link: the employees. We're on a mission to fix that.

The Mid-market team is today a key pillar of Riot organization. We were the first market to be launched when Riot was created. It has shown strong proof of scalability and is growing intensively over the years thanks to a seasoned sales methodology and a mature product.

We tackle companies from 10 to 2500 FTEs with an ARPA of 10k€/y and a average sales cycle of 35 days. Amongst the great logos that has been signed, you may know the following : Electra, Blablacar, Deezer or Devialet for example.

As one of our first Account Executives for UK, you will play a key role in launching our go-to-market in the UK market. You will drive full-cycle sales, from outbound prospecting to closing, and help us refine our local strategy along the way.

We are opening these markets from our HQ in France, to ensure close integration with the team, alignment with our global processes, and fast feedback loops across functions. You will be at the heart of the action, while building a strong local presence.

What you will do

As an Account Executive Mid-market you will be responsible for managing the entire sales funnel, from pipe generation to closing deals.

• Generate leads: you are responsible of your pipeline by prospecting through cold calls, mail and LinkedIn.
• Engage qualified prospect: build and maintain strong relationship all along the sales cycle.
• Close deals: demo the platform, provide technical assistance, to successfully navigate a proof of concept and finally to negotiate contracts.
• Collaborate with Customer Success team to ensure a smooth post-sale execution.

Who you are

• You have at least 2 or 3 years experience in BtoB companies with: a first BDR (outbound role with cold calls) and an AE full cycle position.
• You are looking for a full stack position and you are use to do prospection.
• You already sold to our persona (CISO, CIO) or, at least, C-levels.

• You don't need to be an expert on cybersecurity, but you need to be motivated by the mission
• You are native in English
• You're based in Paris or you're willing to relocate

It will be a cultural fit if

• You're a doer: not afraid to get your hands dirty and get things done.
• You have high standards: expect performance to be nothing short of the best.
• You are an enthusiastic at heart: exhibit passion and excitement over work.

Why join us at Riot

• Join a financially-healthy company: we're financially strong and highly capital-efficient. Fundraising fuels our momentum, enabling us to scale faster and unlock new growth opportunities.
• Contribute to a fast-growing startup with a strong vision and high ambitions, backed by clear business goals. We've tripled our revenue over the past two years, and we plan to grow from €20M to €40M ARR in 2026.
• Experience the energy of a collaborative team in our modern and cosy office located in heart of Paris: République / Canal Saint-Martin

Compensation structure

• €75.000 to €90.000 - 50/50 split
• Uncapped Bonus, with accelerators for overperformance
• Company Bonus
• ESOP

Recruitment process

• Screening interview with our TAM (30')
• Hiring Manager interview with UK Mid Market Lead, Nathaniel (1h)
• Business case / Role Play with Nathaniel (1h)
• Cultural fit interview with our VP Sales, Clément (30')

At RIOT, we believe that diversity drives innovation and inclusion fosters belonging. We are committed to building a team that reflects a wide range of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. We welcome candidates from all walks of life and are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.

Please note that this is an on-site position with up to 2 days per month of remote work.