Account Executive - Compliance Sales

Coalfire Systems; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 88,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Coalfire Systems is seeking an Enterprise Account Executive to drive growth in strategic accounts and win new business in the compliance and cybersecurity space. You'll own a portfolio of enterprise clients, build C-suite relationships, lead multi-touch sales cycles, and collaborate with delivery and marketing to expand Coalfire's Compliance services.

This role supports a flexible work model in Chicago and across the U.S.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in enterprise B2B sales or account management
• Proven track record of multi-million dollar quotas
• Selling complex solutions to C-suite stakeholders (CISO, CIO, CFO)
• Strategic planning and consultative selling
• Strong communication, negotiation, and closing skills
• Hunter mentality with account expansion and new logos
• Proficiency in Salesforce and other sales tools
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience
• Willing to travel up to 50%

Responsibilities

• Lead outbound prospecting and demand generation for new enterprise clients (net-new logos)
• Qualify and follow up on inbound leads with marketing and BD teams
• Develop multi-touch sales strategies with personalized messaging and high-value engagements
• Manage a defined set of enterprise accounts and expand Coalfire’s services
• Identify upsell/cross-sell opportunities with existing clients
• Achieve renewal rate targets through proactive engagement and service quality
• Develop and maintain strategic account plans with stakeholder mapping and pursuit strategies
• Drive full sales cycle from discovery to proposal, pricing, negotiation, and close
• Collaborate with delivery, marketing, and legal to ensure a seamless buyer journey
• Serve as trusted advisor on cybersecurity/compliance, presenting to execs

Skills

Enterprise B2B sales

Quota attainment

C-suite selling

Strategic planning

Negotiation

Hunter mentality

Salesforce

Travel up to 50%

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Coalfire Systems

Coalfire is an EEO employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to respecting one another, embracing individual differences, and creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Account Executive - Compliance Sales

About Coalfire

Coalfire is on a mission to make the world a safer place by solving our clients' hardest cybersecurity challenges. We work at the cutting edge of technology to advise, assess, automate, and ultimately help companies navigate the ever-changing cybersecurity landscape. We are headquartered in Chicago, Illinois with offices across the U.S. and U.K., and we support clients around the world.

But that's not who we are – that's just what we do.

We are thought leaders, consultants, and cybersecurity experts, but above all else, we are a team of passionate problem-solvers who are hungry to learn, grow, and make a difference.

Position Summary

Coalfire is looking for a dynamic, results-driven Enterprise Account Executive to drive growth within strategic accounts and spearhead new client acquisition efforts. In this role, you'll own a portfolio of enterprise clients, with a focus on expanding and protecting Coalfire's Compliance services. You'll operate with a hunter mindset- navigating complex buying cycles, building executive relationships, and driving revenue across existing and net-new logos.

What You'll Do

• New Business Development:
• Lead outbound prospecting and demand generation efforts to acquire new enterprise clients (net-new logos)
• Qualify and follow up on inbound leads in collaboration with marketing and business development teams
• Build and execute multi-touch sales strategies that leverage personalized messaging, consultative conversations, and high-value engagements
• Account Growth & Retention:
• Manage a defined set of enterprise accounts with the goal of expanding Coalfire’s presence across services and capabilities
• Develop deep relationships with existing clients to understand evolving business needs and identify upsell/cross-sell opportunities
• Achieve a minimum renewal rate of 90% across assigned accounts through proactive engagement and exceptional client service
• Sales Strategy & Execution:
• Develop and maintain strategic account plans, including stakeholder mapping, opportunity prioritization, and pursuit strategies
• Drive the full sales cycle from initial discovery and solution positioning to proposal development, pricing, negotiation, and close
• Collaborate with internal teams (delivery, marketing, legal) to align resources and deliver a seamless buyer journey
• Client Engagement & Advisory:
• Serve as a trusted advisor to enterprise clients, engaging in high-level cybersecurity and compliance strategy discussions
• Lead client presentations, workshops, and proposal meetings with executive-level stakeholders
• Stay current on industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging technologies to provide informed recommendations
• Sales Operations & Forecasting:
• Maintain accurate pipeline and forecast data in Salesforce, ensuring visibility into deal progress and revenue projections
• Prepare and present quarterly business reviews and account updates to leadership
• Establish and follow a repeatable process for deal review, lead qualification, and pipeline progression

What You'll Bring

• 6+ years of successful experience in enterprise B2B sales or account management, preferably in cybersecurity, compliance, or technology consulting with a strong record of quota attainment
• Demonstrated track record of consistently exceeding multi-million dollar annual quotas
• Proven success selling complex solutions to C-suite stakeholders (CISO, CIO, CFO, etc.)
• Skilled in strategic planning, consultative selling, and navigating long sales cycles
• Strong communication, negotiation, and closing skills
• A hunter mentality with experience in both account expansion and new logo acquisition
• Proficiency in Salesforce and other sales tools/platforms
• Bachelor’s degree (four-year college or university) or equivalent combination of education and work experience
• Must be able to travel up to 50%

Bonus Points

• Background in cybersecurity, compliance, GRC, cloud security, or IT risk management
• Knowledge of frameworks like FedRAMP, PCI, SOC, ISO, HITRUST, etc.
• Prior experience in a high-growth or fast-paced consulting or services environment

The salary range listed is a reasonable estimate of the base compensation range for this role based on national salary averages. The actual salary offer to the successful candidate will be based on job-related education, geographic location, training, licensure and certifications and other factors. You may also be eligible to participate in annual incentive, commission, and/or recognition programs.

Why You'll Want to Join Us

At Coalfire, you'll find the support you need to thrive personally and professionally. In many cases, we provide a flexible work model that empowers you to choose when and where you'll work most effectively – whether you're at home or an office.

Regardless of location, you'll experience a company that prioritizes connection and wellbeing and be part of a team where people care about each other and our communities. You'll have opportunities to join employee resource groups, participate in in-person and virtual events, and more. And you'll enjoy competitive perks and benefits to support you and your family, like paid parental leave, flexible time off, certification and training reimbursement, digital mental health and wellbeing support membership, and comprehensive insurance options.

At Coalfire, equal opportunity and pay equity is integral to the way we do business. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Coalfire is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact our Human Resources team at [e-mail].

$88,000 - $150,000 a year

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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