Commercial Account Executive (North Central)

Upwind Security, Inc.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Upwind is a next-generation Cloud Security Platform that helps teams protect cloud infrastructure by focusing on real-world risks. We are hiring an experienced Commercial Account Executive to cover the North Central territory, ideally based in Chicago, IL.

This field sales role requires building meaningful relationships with customers and aligning value with C-level and technical stakeholders to close enterprise deals.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a sales strategy to generate new pipeline and exceed revenue targets.
• Position Upwind’s solution to C-level executives and technical stakeholders.
• Collaborate with technical teams to ensure seamless integration and ROI realization.
• Lead end-to-end sales cycles from qualification to ROI-based proposals.
• Build relationships with channel partners to expand market reach.
• Lead contract negotiations to closure.

Job description

Upwind is a next-generation Cloud Security Platform that leverages runtime context to identify and prioritize critical risks, providing precise insights and efficient cloud security management. Unlike traditional tools, Upwind uses runtime data proactively for risk prioritization and posture insights, ensuring teams focus on what truly matters. With industry-leading efficiency and eBPF-powered sensors, Upwind delivers comprehensive capabilities, including agentless cloud posture discovery, real-time threat protection, and integrated API security. From misconfigurations to malware defense, Upwind ensures end-to-end, cost-effective cloud infrastructure protection. At Upwind, you’ll have the opportunity to think creatively, explore new ideas, and use your skills to make a meaningful impact on our growth. We are looking for an experienced Commercial Account Executive to join our team of expert sellers that is deeply committed to building meaningful relationships with customers, focusing on their value and thinking strategically about bringing deals to close. This is a field sales role open to qualified candidates to cover the North Central territory, ideally based in Chicago, IL.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive sales strategy to identify and generate new business pipeline, exceed revenue targets, and win new enterprise logos
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of customer needs, challenges, and business objectives to effectively position Upwind’s solution with C-level executives and technical stakeholders
• Partner closely with technical teams to ensure seamless integration and implementation to accelerate the time-to-value realization for clients
• Lead and execute end-to-end sales cycles with excellence in all phases: from pipeline generation and opportunity qualification to the creation and delivery of a quantifiable business case / ROI justification
• Collaborate and build trusted relationships with Upwind channel partners and ecosystem to expand and optimize market reach
• Lead contract negotiations to completion and successful closure