Account Executive SME

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The Pre-Sales Account Executive (AE) is responsible for actively driving and managing new direct and channel business with Small to Medium Enterprise prospects (250 to 5000 employees). As a sales professional, the AE will be accountable for building pipeline and closing business within the assigned region. The ideal candidate is motivated to solve critical security challenges facing our prospects, so prepared to connect with them at every level to identify the solutions that best meet their needs. The AE will partner closely with Solution Architects, Sales Leadership, and Marketing to ensure our success.

Responsibilities
Ownership of the entire sales cycle from initial contact to close for target customers in the assigned geographic region
Build and maintain a territory plan to develop and grow your territory to achieve bookings objectives
Establish new relationships and build the pipeline through outbound efforts and channel partners
Provide accurate forecast and achieve bookings objectives
Deliver high-level and detailed sales presentations
Maintain continuity and up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, technical developments, and governmental regulations that effect target markets
Responsible for attending conferences, seminars both in-region and nationally

Qualifications
2 years of cyber security solution sales experience
A proven track record for accurate forecasting and achieving quota on a consistent basis
Skilled at developing pipeline through direct efforts and working with channel partners
Excellent presentation and listening skills; ability to communicate effectively with multiple stakeholders and C-level contacts
Organized and analytical, able to eliminate sales obstacles through creative and adaptive approaches
Ideal candidate must be self-motivated with experience and knowledge of cyber security sales.
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Flexibility to travel Qualys, Inc. is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. A candidate’s final compensation for this position will be determined by various factors to include, but not limited to relevant work experience, skills, educational background, and candidate's location. As a part of the compensation package, this role may include equity, bonuses, or commissions, as well as benefits that include: paid time off, employee stock purchase program, medical, dental, vision, 401K, life, and disability insurance.

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