Enterprise Account Executive (Central)

Corelight; United States; Remote; USD 280,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Corelight, a leading network security company, is seeking an Account Executive to drive sales in the Dallas territory. You will build and manage relationships with enterprise buyers, demonstrate Corelight’s value, and close deals with a focus on measurable business outcomes.

The ideal candidate has 3–5+ years selling enterprise SaaS in cloud/security, can articulate technical concepts to buyers, and excels at a formal sales process.

Qualifications

• Experience selling enterprise SaaS to enterprise customers in a cloud/security space.
• Skilled at managing multiple stakeholders and selling into integrated tools.
• Proven value-based solution selling with measurable business outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and close business to meet or exceed quarterly sales quotas while upholding Corelight values.
• Act as trusted advisor, understand client needs, and align Corelight solutions with goals.
• Demonstrate deep understanding of Corelight offerings and their value to customers.
• Sell across all levels, from end users to C-suite, with industry insights and relationships.
• Collaborate with Corelight partners to optimize market opportunities.
• Maintain accurate pipeline with expert forecasting.
• Coordinate cross-functionally to achieve company objectives.

Skills

Enterprise SaaS sales

Cloud security

Stakeholder management

Solution selling

Sales process

Technical fluency

Communicate to execs

Education

BA or equivalent

Job description

Be part of the team that defends the networks the world depends on

Corelight defends the world’s most sensitive networks—from global commerce to national defense—quietly, relentlessly, and with resolve. As cyber threats grow faster and smarter, we serve as the trusted force behind network resilience, putting elite defense within reach.

By transforming digital footprints from physical, virtual, and cloud networks into actionable insights, we empower defenders to illuminate blind spots and stay ahead of an evolving threat landscape. Built on open-source innovations and fueled by industry leading agentic AI technology, Corelight helps teams to detect advanced threats and close cases with unprecedented clarity and precision.

We are currently seeking an Account Executive to drive sales into the Dallas territory. The Account Executive will be responsible for developing and managing relationships with internal and customer partners, including c-suite decision makers within a geographic territory.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and close business to consistently meet or exceed quarterly sales quotas in a way that reflects Corelight values.
• Be a relentless and trusted advisor by deeply understanding client businesses, proactively identifying their needs, and driving progress through aligning Corelight solutions with their goals.
• Demonstrate a deep understanding of Corelight offerings and their value to customers.
• Display versatility in selling across all organizational levels, from end-users to C-suite executives, by providing industry insights, building relationships, and positioning solutions that address business needs.
• Align with Corelight partner ecosystem to optimize market opportunity.
• Maintain accurate pipeline management with expert level forecasting.
• Leverages and aligns cross-functionally on strategy to achieve company objectives.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3-5+ years successfully selling enterprise SaaS solutions in the cloud/security space to enterprise customers within a geographic-based territory or in named accounts.
• Experience managing multiple stakeholders and selling into integrated tools.
• Expert in value-based solution selling, with a keen focus on delivering tangible business outcomes.
• Must demonstrate proficiency in executing a formal sales process and possess familiarity with qualification frameworks.
• A proven track record managing accounts in the cloud or cybersecurity ecosystem.
• Ability to learn and explain a highly technical product to technically astute buyers.
• BA or equivalent. Technical or business field preferred, or add 4 years relevant cyber security experience.

Notice of Pay Transparency

The compensation for this position may vary depending on factors such as your location, skills and experience. Depending on the nature and seniority of the role, a percentage of compensation may come in the form of a commission-based or discretionary bonus. Equity and additional benefits will also be awarded.

Compensation Range

$280,000 - $320,000 USD

Why Join Us?

Fueled by investments from top-tier venture capital organizations such as Crowdstrike, Accel and Insight, Corelight is one of the fastest growing network detection and response platforms in the industry. Our passionate team thrives in a collaborative, inclusive, and geographically distributed culture. We embrace diverse perspectives, neurodiversity, curiosity and low ego results - fostering an environment where every innovator can solve the toughest challenges in cybersecurity and contribute their best work.