Account Executive

Venn; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity at Venn

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Unlimited time off

Job summary

Venn is seeking an Account Executive in New York to own the full sales cycle, from inbound qualification to closing, collaborating with Sales Engineers, Marketing, and Customer Success to deliver a best-in-class buyer experience.

You will navigate cybersecurity buyers, articulate complex solutions, drive pipeline, and maintain relationships with senior decision-makers while hitting revenue targets in a fast-growing startup.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of enterprise B2B sales experience in cybersecurity or adjacent tech.
• Proven track record of exceeding quota in complex sales cycles.
• Experience in high-growth startup or scale-up environments.
• Strong ability to understand and articulate technical solutions to senior buyers.

Responsibilities

• Own inbound opportunities and manage full sales cycle from conversation to close.
• Prospect target accounts and generate outbound pipeline with BDRs.
• Engage IT and Security leaders with consultative, technically informed sales.
• Uncover customer pain points and desired business outcomes.
• Partner with Sales Engineers for tailored demos and ROI-driven proposals.
• Deliver presentations and product walkthroughs that articulate Venn’s value.
• Forecast revenue, maintain pipeline hygiene, and meet quota.
• Collaborate with Customer Success for smooth post-close handoff.
• Provide market feedback to Marketing and Product.

Skills

Enterprise B2B sales

Quota attainment

Startup experience

Technical curiosity

Storytelling & presentation

Job description

The Opportunity

As an Account Executive at Venn, you’ll own the full sales cycle from qualifying inbound leads and outbound prospecting to running demos, managing stakeholders, and closing new business. You’ll partner closely with Sales Engineers, Marketing, and Customer Success to deliver a best-in-class buyer experience while consistently hitting revenue targets.

What You’ll Do

• Own inbound opportunities after qualification by the BDR team, managing the full sales cycle from first AE-led conversation through close
• Prospect into target accounts and generate outbound pipeline in partnership with BDRs
• Engage IT and Security leaders through a consultative, technically informed sales approach
• Uncover customer pain points, security priorities, and desired business outcomes
• Partner with Sales Engineers to deliver tailored demos, solution designs, and ROI-driven proposals
• Deliver compelling presentations and product walkthroughs that clearly articulate Venn’s value
• Manage and advance a pipeline of opportunities through strong follow-up, deal strategy, and execution
• Collaborate with Customer Success and Implementation teams to ensure a smooth handoff post-close
• Maintain a deep understanding of the competitive landscape and position Venn’s differentiators effectively
• Provide feedback to Marketing and Product on lead quality, customer trends, and market insights
• Accurately forecast revenue, maintain pipeline hygiene, and consistently meet or exceed quota

What You Bring

• 4+ years of successful enterprise B2B sales experience in cybersecurity or adjacent technologies (e.g., Zero Trust, VDI, MDM, endpoint security, network or data security, DLP, compliance, etc.)
• Proven track record of exceeding quota in complex, consultative sales environments
• Experience in high-growth startup or scale-up environments
• Strong technical curiosity and ability to quickly grasp and articulate complex solutions
• Exceptional communication, storytelling, and presentation skills with senior decision-makers
• Highly organized with strong pipeline management and forecasting discipline
• Willingness to travel as needed to support sales opportunities and customer engagement

Why You’ll Love Working Here

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our team’s health, well-being, and work-life balance, including:

• Competitive compensation and commission opportunities
• Equity at Venn
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Healthcare FSA, HSA, and commuter benefits
• Unlimited paid time off, paid sick time, NYSE company holidays, and a paid birthday off
• The opportunity to be part of a fast-growing startup with a collaborative, high-impact team where every voice is valued and there are clear paths for growth and promotion

We operate with Trust, Humility, Relationships, Innovation, Vigor, and Empowerment and we look for teammates who do the same!