Key Account Manager (EU)

P1 Security; Paris; Remote; EUR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible remote work policy

Periodic meetups for collaboration

Job summary

P1 Security is seeking a strategic Key Account Manager to lead European sales, cultivating key client relationships and driving adoption of security solutions among MNOs, telecom operators, ISPs and CSPs. The role demands ownership of the end-to-end sales cycle, collaboration with consultants, researchers and product teams, and regular travel across Europe or Paris HQ.

The position emphasizes navigating technical, regulatory, and geopolitical contexts with a sharp, proactive approach and a

Qualifications

• Proven experience (4 to 10 years) in sales, business development, or account management within telecom and/or cybersecurity sectors.
• Strong understanding of telecom infrastructure including 5G, IMS, legacy networks (2G/3G/4G) and RAN/Core.
• Experience with offensive security projects such as pentests and vulnerability assessments is a plus.
• Fluent in English with excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic account plans to grow existing accounts and secure new business across P1 Security’s portfolio.
• Serve as the primary contact for key clients, understanding challenges and presenting tailored solutions that drive value.
• Identify and pursue opportunities within MNOs, regulators, and large enterprises.
• Own the full sales lifecycle from lead generation to contract closure and forecast/report in CRM.

Skills

Sales experience

Telecom infrastructure

Security projects

English fluency

Job description

About P1 Security

Founded in 2011, P1 Security is dedicated to securing critical and sovereign mobile networks. As one of the most recognized companies in its field, we thrive to support our customers and partners in their quest toward more robust critical infrastructure

Our services, software products and solutions address the full spectrum of telecom security (Core&RAN) challenges, from legacy 2G, 3G, and 4G vulnerabilities to OpenRAN going through, 5G SBA, IMS and all the obscure realities of telecom networks.

Although Paris based, P1 Security is a full remote company split across 14 countries.

About the Role

The Key Account Manager will lead P1 Security’s sales efforts, responsible for developing and managing key client relationships in the European region while driving the adoption of our security solutions within the largest accounts in the world (MNO aka Telecom Operators aka ISPs aka CSPs).

This is a strategic, high-impact role that requires full ownership of the sales cycle, including a very sharp and creative mind to adapt to the technical, economical, regulatory and sometimes geopolitical realities of our customers challenges whilst leveraging an absolute killer of a team to support you in your sales endeavors (consultants, researchers, product)

Location: Europe (full remote position with travel required) or Paris (HQ)

Department: Sales

Reports to: Head of Sales

Why Join Us?

• Mission-Driven Impact: Contribute to protecting critical infrastructure worldwide.
• Growth Opportunities: Join a fast-growing company with ambitious plans
• Collaborative Environment: Work with leading telecom and security experts.
• Flexibility: Remote work setup with regular opportunities for in-person collaboration.

Tasks

Key Responsibilities

Account Management & Business Development

• Develop and execute strategic account plans to grow existing accounts and secure new business across P1 Security’s portfolio of products and services.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for key clients, understanding their challenges and presenting tailored solutions that drive measurable value.
• Actively identify and pursue new opportunities within MNO, regulators and large enterprises
• Actively participate in our channel and partner management strategy, critical to our success

Sales Ownership

• Own the entire sales lifecycle, from lead generation and qualification to contract negotiation and deal closure.
• Work closely with internal teams (operations and finance) to align client needs with P1 Security’s offerings.
• Provide accurate forecasting, reporting, and analysis of sales activities and results in our CRM system (Salesforce).

Market Intelligence

• Stay informed about market trends, competitor activities, and emerging opportunities in telecom and critical infrastructure security.
• Represent P1 Security at industry events, conferences, and trade shows to build brand awareness and connect with potential customers.

Travel Requirements

• Travels across EU to meet clients and prospects, build relationships, and attend relevant events.

Requirements

Qualifications

Required

• Proven experience (4 to 10 years) in sales, business development, or account management within the services to the telecommunications and/or cybersecurity sectors

• Strong understanding of either or both:

• Offensive security projects including pentests, vulnerability assessements, redteams, reverse engineering etc…

• telecom infrastructure, including 5G, IMS, legacy networks (2G/3G/4G), RAN/Core, FTTx

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.

• Ability to work independently in a remote setup and thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

• Ability to come regularly to Paris to meet sales and general management

• Fluent in English.

Preferred

• Familiarity with technical RFP, Bid Management with large enterprises
• German, Spanish, Italian or any other european language fluency

Benefits

Additional Information

• Headquarters: Paris, France.
• Remote Policy: Flexible remote work with periodic meetups for collaboration and team bonding.