Enterprise Account Executive (NJ / Philly)

Socket.dev; Apex (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Upwind is seeking an experienced Enterprise Account Executive to grow our field sales in key U.S. territories. You will build strategic accounts, articulate value to C-level buyers and technical teams, and drive end-to-end deals with measurable ROI.

You will collaborate with product and security teams to align deployments, grow the pipeline, and close enterprise logos while negotiating favorable contracts and expanding partner ecosystems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Commerce, Economics, Marketing, CS or related field.
• Proven track record of driving and closing enterprise deals.
• Ability to sell to C-level executives and technical stakeholders in Cloud/Security/DevOps.
• Consistent achievement of quota with strong W2 history.
• Familiarity with MEDDPICC and a disciplined sales process.
• Forecasting and Salesforce hygiene with data-driven mindset.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Self-motivated, results-driven and adaptable in a fast-paced startup.
• Strong understanding of cloud security concepts and trends.

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

Skills

Enterprise sales

C-level engagement

Cloud security

MEDDPICC

Forecasting

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

SFDC

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 Enterprise 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 in New Jersey, Philly or willing to commute from NYC. (This territory will not cover NYC accounts)

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

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Commerce, Economics, Marketing, Computer Science, or a related field required
• Proven track record of driving and closing enterprise deals
• Ability to effectively sell to both C-level executives and technical stakeholders in Cloud / Security / DevOps
• Consistent achievement of quota and revenue targets with strong W2 history
• Familiarity and experience utilizing proven qualification methodologies (e.g. MEDDPICC) and a disciplined sales process
• Maintain accurate forecasting and reporting of the business to leadership and embrace a data-driven approach to SFDC hygiene
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Self-motivated, results-driven, collaborative, and adaptable to keep up in a very fast-paced, rapidly changing, startup environment
• Strong understanding of cloud security concepts, technologies, and trends preferred