The Role
About Coalfire
Coalfire is on a mission to make the world a safer place by solving our clients’ hardest cybersecurity challenges. We work at the cutting edge of technology to advise, assess, automate, and ultimately help companies navigate the ever-changing cybersecurity landscape. We are headquartered in Chicago, Illinois with offices across the U.S. and U.K., and we support clients around the world.
But that’s not who we are – that’s just what we do.
We are thought leaders, consultants, and cybersecurity experts, but above all else, we are a team of passionate problem-solvers who are hungry to learn, grow, and make a difference.
Position Summary
Accomplished solution-oriented Sales professional with demonstrated success in selling Cybersecurity services to enterprise, mid-market and emerging accounts across all key verticals, including, financial, high-tech, healthcare, retail, consumer products, energy, telecommunications, etc. The Account Executive function is able to communicate effectively with C level executive teams to understand their initiatives and build effective DivisionHex security programs that address their strategy.
This Account Executive Role role is focused on growth, establishing net new client relationships for DivisionHex (a division of Coalfire). Our territory model is flexible (pick your accounts and leverage your network). The role will also be responsible for "cross-selling" DivisionHex services into existing Coalfire clients not currently utilizing DivisionHex. As a result of Coalfire's marketplace reputation and demand generation investments, this role should also expect in-bound leads. In summary, we're looking for a consultative sales professional with a bias for hunting, passion for cyber security, and a strong network.
These offerings include Penetration Testing (AI, Network, Application, Mobile, Hardware, Social Eng, Physical), Adversary Services, Exposure Management, Threat Hunting, Dark Web Monitoring, IR Playbook Reviews, Cyber Maturity & Risk Assessments, TPRM, CISO Advisory, etc.
What You'll Do
- In addition to hunting new prospects, you will also work with a select grouping of existing DivisionHex customers that represent immediate opportunity to build and grow programmatic offensive and defensive security offerings
- Create and drive business development initiatives that align with our current and future Cybersecurity portfolio service offerings in order to achieve sales bookings quota
- Responsible for creating and executing a quarterly business development plan and process, including coordination of all necessary internal and external resources to identify and secure business opportunities
- Prepare quarterly reviews on business prospects and market conditions to ensure resources are aligned with business goals
- Partner with our pre-sales solution architects for account planning and client engagement
- Build working relationships cross-functionally with project management team, delivery team, and marketing to ensure coordination of efforts and good communication between all parties
- Establish a repeatable process for deal review, approval, and lead deal execution
- Support building market awareness with clients in your territory both internally and externally for our Cybersecurity offerings
- Make an impact to Account Management, including Account planning, Client procurement, Meeting follow-up, Pipeline development, Opportunity pursuit, Contract negotiation, Risk management, Proposal and Statement of Work (SOW) development, and Revenue goals
- Develop strong and lasting relationships with client executives, effectively engage new business and position the account for follow on security engagements
- Develop and maintain contact with top decision makers at key clients; organize and lead pursuit teams; participate and lead aspects of the proposal development process; contribute to the development of proposal pricing strategies
- Lead client-facing management security strategy and planning sessions and formal proposal presentations
- Develop business with new buyers and business units within existing accounts
What You'll Bring
- 6+ years of successful experience with direct Cybersecurity related sales or account management in a B2B sales environment
- 2-3 years of experience selling security consulting and managed services highly preferred
- Demonstrate a consistent and demonstrable track record of achieving annual bookings targets
- Proven history of quota attainment, forecast accuracy, and consistent pipeline generation
- Knowledge of security market trends, industry participants, new technologies & business models
- Demonstrated superior ability to develop and lead relationship-building activities with C-Level executives, including CISO, CIO, CEO, CFO, COO, CTO
- Candidates that actively maintain a set of C level relationships preferred
- Excellent presentation, verbal, and written communication skills
- Strong strategic thinking, analytical, and leadership skills
- Critical thinking skills to determine the best solution out of multiple "correct" options
- Ability to travel 25% - 50% on a monthly basis
- Bachelor’s degree (four-year college or university) or equivalent combination of education and work experience
Why You’ll Want to Join Us
At Coalfire, you’ll find the support you need to thrive personally and professionally. In many cases, we provide a flexible work model that empowers you to choose when and where you’ll work most effectively – whether you’re at home or an office.
Regardless of location, you’ll experience a company that prioritizes connection and wellbeing and be part of a team where people care about each other and our communities. You’ll have opportunities to join employee resource groups, participate in in-person and virtual events, and more. And you’ll enjoy competitive perks and benefits to support you and your family, like paid parental leave, flexible time off, certification and training reimbursement, digital mental health and wellbeing support membership, and comprehensive insurance options.
At Coalfire, equal opportunity and pay equity is integral to the way we do business. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Coalfire is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact our Human Resources team at [email protected].
Coalfire Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Coalfire and has not been reviewed or approved by Coalfire.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Flexible paid time off and paid parental leave are prominently offered, with remote/WFH support enabling time away when workload allows.
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Healthcare Strength — Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, wellness resources, and an EAP are part of the core package. Carrier coverage and plan options are regularly highlighted across employer materials.
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Retirement Support — A company‑matched 401(k) is included alongside other financial and development perks. This retirement benefit is consistently featured across benefits overviews.
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The Company
What We Do
Coalfire is the cybersecurity advisor that helps private and public sector organizations avert threats, close gaps, and effectively manage risk. By providing independent and tailored advice, assessments, technical testing, and cyber engineering services, we help clients develop scalable programs that improve their security posture, achieve their business objectives, and fuel their continued success. Coalfire has been a cybersecurity thought leader for more than 20 years and has offices throughout the United States and Europe.
