Account Executive - Google SecOps and Wiz Sales

Coalfire; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work model

Paid parental leave

Certification reimbursement

Training reimbursement

Digital wellbeing support

Comprehensive insurance options

Job summary

Coalfire located in Chicago is seeking an experienced Account Executive to drive growth within strategic accounts and lead new client acquisition for Compliance (Audit & Advisory) and Hex Cybersecurity services, including Offensive Security, Defensive Security, and Managed Services.

You will operate with a hunter mindset, building executive relationships and guiding opportunities from discovery to close and expansion.

Job description

Account Executive - Google SecOps and Wiz Sales

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 (Audit & Advisory) and/or Division Hex Cybersecurity services including Offensive Security, Defensive Security, and Managed Services. You'll operate with a hunter mindset—navigating complex buying cycles, building executive relationships, and driving revenue across existing and net-new logos.

The Account Executive operates with a hunter mindset and serves as a consultative partner to client executives with a focus on enterprise, mid-market, or emerging accounts depending on team assignement . The role requires the ability to navigate complex buying cycles, understand business and cybersecurity priorities, position the right Coalfire solutions, and lead opportunities from initial discovery through proposal, negotiation, close, and follow-on growth. Success depends on strong executive relationships, disciplined account planning, accurate forecasting, and effective collaboration with cross-functional teams.

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] .

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