Enterprise Account Executive (East)

Forter; New York (NY); On-site; USD 135,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Forter is seeking an Enterprise Account Executive based in New York, NY, to drive new customer acquisition while managing a broad US East territory. Ideal candidates have at least 5 years in a direct sales role with a proven track record in selling solutions to large enterprises, particularly in the FinTech and eCommerce sectors.

The role emphasizes relationship-building, strong communication skills, and an understanding of the online payment ecosystem. A competitive salary range of $135,000-$160,000 annually, along with bonuses and equity, is offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years as a top quota-carrying direct sales executive.
• Proven success in selling innovative solutions to large enterprises.
• Strong understanding of the online payment industry.

Responsibilities

• Drive new customer acquisition and manage a sales pipeline.
• Identify and build relationships with major accounts.
• Collaborate with sales development and marketing teams.

Skills

Integrity

Sales

Relationship building

Communication

FinTech knowledge

Job description

The Enterprise Account Executive will be responsible for driving new customer acquisition and establishing and nurturing a strong pipeline of some of the largest accounts in the market. As an Enterprise Account Executive, you must be highly driven, while also showing integrity and high emotional intelligence. We are looking for a self-starter with exceptional executive presence. You have to be able to manage a broad US East territory and be able to skillfully run the entire sales process, backed by a team of fraud experts.

What you’ll be doing

• Work closely with a large list of named prospect accounts across the US East region, utilizing a consultative approach to identify pain points and challenges that Forter’s platform can help solve
• Manage a sales pipeline and process from initial outreach to presentation, negotiation, and close, following a MEDDPICC sales framework
• Identify and build relationships with economic champions / buyers within major accounts and position Forter’s value proposition to the appropriate lines of business and technical teams
• Collaborate with Sales Development and Marketing teams to drive leads and account activity, as well as with our Pre‑sales Solutions Consultants to create customized sales presentations and tailored ROI models
• Provide field analysis and feedback internally to help shape sales collateral and longer‑term expansion planning
• Represent Forter at industry events and sales meetings with key eCommerce players

What you’ll need

• High integrity and passion for winning
• Minimum of 5 years as a top quota‑carrying direct sales executive, with a track record of outperforming targets and annual quotas
• Proven success in selling innovative solutions/services to merchants / large enterprises is a must; with a focus on FinTech and eCommerce solutions (analytics, platforms, financial and/or technology solutions) highly preferred
• A strong network with a proven track record of enterprise sales within top 500 eCommerce companies is a big plus
• Demonstrated success in target account selling in a multi‑regional capacity
• The ability to build strong relationships, as demonstrated through prior experience prospecting and leveraging industry contacts to develop and close new businesses
• A strong understanding of the online payment industry, including credit card issuing/acquiring experience and familiarity with its ecosystem (partners, resellers, processors) is also a big plus
• Experience in a fast‑paced organization, with the ability to work in a rapidly expanding and changing environment
• Exceptional professional presence, with outstanding presentation and communication skills
• Ability to travel as required

About us

Digital commerce is built on trust. At every point along the eCommerce journey, businesses must make a critical decision: Can I trust this customer? Answering this simple question accurately and instantly is powerful—it can accelerate revenue growth and strengthen a company’s connection with its customers. How do we do it? Forter was founded on the insight that it’s not about what is being purchased, nor where— but who is behind the interaction.

The Forter Decision Engine finds patterns across more than one billion identities in our dataset. We isolate fraudsters and protect customers—ensuring everyone gets the experience they deserve. Given that trust is central to how we operate, Forter is very much driven by a defined set of values. We attract remarkable talent and have retention and engagement levels that are well above benchmarks. We’re meticulous about strengthening our culture as we grow and ensuring this is an environment where people can have outsized impact.

Salary Range

Salary Range: $135,000- $160,000 annually + variable bonus + equity + benefits

Equal Employment Opportunity

Forter is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that will consider all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetics, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.