Enterprise Account Executive, Japan

Horizon3; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive Team

Growth Opportunities

Innovative Culture

Hybrid & Remote Work

Competitive Compensation

Job summary

Horizon3.ai is a fully remote cybersecurity company seeking an Enterprise Account Executive to drive growth by acquiring new accounts, building strong customer relationships, and ensuring satisfaction and retention. The role emphasizes selling disruptive cyber software solutions, managing channel partner relationships, and exceeding quarterly quotas.

You will manage the full sales cycle, track opportunities in Salesforce, deliver compelling product demos, and collaborate with distributed teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of successful sales experience in cybersecurity technology.
• Demonstrated success introducing and selling disruptive cyber software solutions.
• Proven ability to exceed sales quotas quarter over quarter.
• Experience establishing and monetising Channel Partner relationships in the region.
• Proficiency managing all aspects of the sales process: qualification, proof of value, forecasting, negotiation, and deal closure.
• Ability to drive post-ROI analysis after value realization.
• Experience in tracking customer information in Salesforce and maintaining an accurate pipeline.
• Ability to present Horizon3AI solutions effectively in virtual and in-person meetings.
• Capable of working independently and with distributed teams.
• Familiarity with Challenger-based selling methodology.
• Familiarity with Salesforce, CRM, Outreach.io, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, ZoomInfo, Slack.

Responsibilities

• Sell cybersecurity technologies and drive growth by acquiring new accounts.
• Build strong customer relationships to ensure satisfaction and retention.
• Exceed sales quotas consistently across quarters.
• Establish and monetise Channel Partner relationships in the region.
• Manage all stages of the sales process from qualification to close.
• Drive post-proof of value ROI initiatives with customers.
• Maintain accurate CRM data and forecasts in SFDC.
• Present Horizon3AI solutions in demos and in-person meetings.
• Collaborate with distributed sales, support, and success teams.
• Apply Challenger Question-Based Selling methods.
• Utilize sales tools like Salesforce, Outreach.io, LinkedIn, ZoomInfo, Slack.

Skills

Sales Experience

New Solutions

Quota Achievement

Channel Partners

Sales Process

Post-Sales

CRM / Pipeline

Product Demos

Independent Work

Sales Methodology

Sales Tools

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Salesforce

LinkedIn Sales Navigator

Outreach.io

ZoomInfo

Slack

CRM

Job description

Get to Know Us

Horizon3.ai is a fast-growing, remote cybersecurity company dedicated to the mission of enabling organisations to proactively find and fix and verify exploitable attack vectors before criminals exploit them. Our flagship product, the NodeZeroTM platform, delivers production-safe autonomous pentests and other key assessment operations that scale across the largest internal, external, cloud, and hybrid cloud environments. NodeZero has been adopted by organisations of all sizes, from small educational institutions to government agencies and Global 100 enterprises. It is used by ITOps/SecOps teams, consulting pentesters, and MSSPs and MSPs.

We are a fusion of former U.S. Special Operations cyber operators, startup engineers, and formerly frustrated cybersecurity practitioners. We’re committed to helping solve our common security problems: ineffective security tools, false positives resulting in alert fatigue, blind spots, “checkbox” security culture, cybersecurity skills shortage, and the long lead time and expense of hiring outside consultants. Collectively, we are a team of learn it alls, committed to a culture of respect, collaboration, ownership, and results.

What You’ll Do

The Enterprise Account Executive is a key role responsible for driving sales growth and expanding the customer base in the cybersecurity technology sector. The focus is on acquiring new accounts, building strong customer relationships, and ensuring customer satisfaction and retention. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in selling cybersecurity technologies, introducing disruptive cyber software solutions, and exceeding sales quotas consistently. They will also be adept at establishing and nurturing Channel Partner relationships, with pre-existing connections with key resellers in the region being a crucial requirement.

• Sales Experience: Minimum of 5 years of successful sales experience in the cybersecurity technology industry, with a strong track record of achieving sales growth

• Introduction of New Solutions: Demonstrated success in introducing and selling new disruptive cyber software solutions

• Quota Achievement: Proven ability to exceed sales quotas consistently quarter over quarter.

• Channel Partner Management: Experience in establishing and monetising strong Channel Partner relationships, with existing relationships in the region being essential.

• Sales Process Management: Proficiency in managing all aspects of the sales process, including qualification, proof of value, forecasting, negotiation, and deal closure.

• Post-Sales Management: Ability to manage and drive the post-proof of value ROI process.

• CRM and Pipeline Management: Experience in accurately tracking and managing customer information in company-provided CRM, and maintaining an accurate pipeline and forecasting in Salesforce (SFDC).

• Product Presentation and Demo: Capability to present and demonstrate Horizon3AI solutions effectively in both virtual and in-person meetings.

• Independent and Team Player: Demonstrated ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with distributed sales, support, and success teams.

• Sales Methodology: Familiarity with Challenger Question-Based Selling type sales methodologies.

• Sales and Marketing Tools: Familiarity with sales enablement tools like Salesforce, CRM, Outreach.io, Linked-In Sales Navigator, ZoomInfo, and Slack.

What You’ll Bring

• Sales Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience working in a Sales role in cybersecurity

• Industry Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience working in the INFOSEC or SaaS space

• Education: A university degree or equivalent work experience required

Travel Required

We are a fully remote company, and this job may require up to 40% of travel within the assigned territory to be successful. Job-related travel expenses are reviewed and must be approved by your manager.

Perks of Horizon3.ai

• Inclusive Team: We value diversity and promote an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.

• Growth Opportunities: Be part of a dynamic and growing team with numerous career development opportunities.

• Innovative Culture: Work in a collaborative environment that encourages creativity and out-of-the-box thinking.

• Hybrid & Remote Work: We embrace a mix of remote and hybrid work models depending on role and location, including our Chicago office, where some roles require regular in-office presence.

• Competitive Compensation: We offer competitive salary, equity and benefits. Our benefits include health, vision & dental insurance for you and your family, a flexible vacation policy, and generous parental leave.

Compensation and Values

At Horizon3.ai, we believe that our people are our greatest asset, and our compensation philosophy reflects this core value. We are committed to fostering an environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and rewarded for their contributions. Our compensation structure is designed to be fair, competitive, and transparent, ensuring that every team member is recognized and compensated equitably across roles, levels, and locations.

• Additional compensation: All full-time roles are eligible for an equity package in the form of stock options.

You Belong Here

Horizon3.ai is not just an equal opportunity employer - we are a community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion as fundamental principles of our culture and success. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace where everyone feels welcome and respected, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, hair length or any other legally protected status by law.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion means we strive to attract, develop, and retain a workforce that reflects the varied communities we serve. We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation and strengthen our ability to create cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions. At Horizon3.ai, every team member is valued and supported in an environment that encourages personal and professional growth.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and experiences, and we encourage all qualified individuals to apply. Come be a part of Horizon3.ai, where your unique contributions are recognized, and your potential is limitless.

Other Duties

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