Commercial Account Executive

Posted 5 Days Ago
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2 Locations
In-Office or Remote
52K-75K Annually
Mid level
Cloud • Information Technology • Security • Software
Infoblox unites networking and security to deliver unmatched performance and protection for a world that never stops.
The Role
Hunt and close new mid-market accounts (≈80% prospecting) while managing a small book (15–20) for renewals and expansion. Own full sales cycle, build territory plans, collaborate with partners and sales engineers, maintain CRM hygiene (Clari, Salesforce), and meet quota using AI-driven sales tools to improve pipeline and forecasting.
Summary Generated by Built In

At Infoblox, every breakthrough begins with a bold “what if.”  

What if your ideas could ignite global innovation?  

What if your curiosity could redefine the future?  

We invite you to step into the next exciting chapter of your career journey. Bring your creativity, drive, your daring spirit, and feel what it’s like to thrive on a team big enough to make an impact, yet small enough to make a difference. Our cloud-first networking and security solutions already protect 70% of the Fortune 500, and we’re looking for creative thinkers ready to push that influence even further. Join us and discover how far your bold “what if” can take the world, your community, and your career.  

Here, how we empower our people is extraordinary: Glassdoor Best Places to Work 2025, Great Place to Work-Certified in five countries, and Cigna Healthy Workforce honors three years running — and what we build is world-class: recognized as CybersecAsia’s Best in Critical Infrastructure 2024 evidence that when first-class technology meets empowered talent, remarkable careers take shape.   

So, what if the next big idea, and the next great career story, comes from you? Become the force that turns every “what if” into “what’s next”.   

In a world where you can be anything, Be Infoblox.   

Commercial Account Executive 

We have an opportunity for an Commercial Account Executive to join our Sales team in Germany, reporting to the Senior Manager, Regional Sales. In this pivotal hybrid role, you will combine proactive inside sales execution with account management ownership to drive pipeline growth, customer engagement, renewals support, and expansion opportunities across assigned accounts.   

The Commercial Account Executive is a new-logo-focused sales role within Infoblox's Mid Market, responsible for acquiring new mid-market customers while managing a small portfolio of approximately 15–20 existing strategic accounts. This is a true hunting position — roughly 80% of your time will be spent prospecting, building pipeline, and closing new business, with the remaining 20% dedicated to protecting and expanding your assigned accounts. You'll be supported by a dedicated Solutions Architect, Channel Account Manager, and BDR. 

Be a Contributor — What You’ll Do   

  • Prospect into and close new mid-market logos within your assigned territory, building pipeline through outbound efforts, channel partnerships, and BDR collaboration 
  • Own the full sales cycle from initial outreach and discovery through negotiation and close 
  • Run consultative, discovery-led sales conversations to uncover customer pain and position Infoblox solutions against incumbent or competitive environments 
  • Manage a small book of ~15–20 existing accounts, driving renewals with uplift and identifying expansion opportunities including Daybreak, UDDI migration, and Threat Defense/Axur adoption 
  • Build territory plans that prioritize high-potential prospects and strategically sequence your pipeline 
  • Work closely with Partner Account Managers and partners to co-sell, leverage deal registration, and build joint pipeline 
  • Collaborate with Sales Engineers to deliver technical proof of value and build compelling business cases 
  • Accurately forecast using Clari and maintain disciplined Salesforce hygiene across all opportunities 
  • Meet or exceed quarterly and annual quota targets across both new logo and expansion revenue
  • Use AI-driven forecasting, customer engagement insights, and automation to improve pipeline visibility, maintain accurate CRM data, and scale personalized outreach across a large account portfolio  
  • Leverage AI-powered account intelligence and sales tools to identify expansion opportunities, prioritize at-risk accounts, and uncover customer pain points before they impact renewals  

Be Prepared — What You Bring   

  • 2–5 years of B2B sales experience with a track record of closing new business 
  • Proven ability to prospect, build pipeline, and manage a full sales cycle 
  • Strong discovery and objection-handling skills — comfortable engaging IT directors, network engineers, and security leaders 
  • Experience managing a defined territory with a strategic approach to account prioritization 
  • Comfort with sales tools such as Salesforce, Clari, Salesloft, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Zoominfo 
  • Self-starter mentality with the discipline to balance hunting activity alongside account management responsibilities 
  • Competitive, resilient, and motivated by winning net-new business.  
  • Experience leveraging AI-powered sales tools and account intelligence platforms to uncover customer needs, personalize outreach, identify expansion opportunities, and improve sales productivity  
  • A data-driven approach to account management, using AI-assisted insights, forecasting, and automation to enhance pipeline visibility, customer engagement, and decision-making across a large portfolio of accounts  

Be Successful — Your Path   

First 90 Days   

Immerse in our culture, connect with mentors (Blox Buddies), and build relationships with key stakeholders across Sales, Channel, Marketing, Customer Success, Renewals, and Technical teams. Develop a strong understanding of Infoblox solutions, assigned accounts, sales tools, pipeline priorities, and customer engagement processes.   

Six Months   

Own account engagement and pipeline development activities for assigned accounts. Build trusted relationships with customers and internal stakeholders, support active opportunities, contribute to renewal and expansion motions, and generate measurable pipeline through proactive outreach and account planning.   

One Year   

Consistently contribute to revenue, pipeline, renewal, and expansion objectives through strong sales execution and account management. Become a trusted resource for assigned customers and internal teams, improve account coverage, and develop repeatable sales motions that support long-term customer growth.   

Belong— Your Community   

Our culture thrives on inclusion, rewarding the bold ideas, curiosity, and creativity that move us forward. In a community where every voice counts, continuous learning is the norm. So, whether you code, create, sell, or care for customers, you’ll grow and belong here.    

For this role based in Germany, the initial salary range is 51800.00 - 75460.00 Euro based on objective, gender-neutral criteria. Where a candidate is placed within this range is determined using those criteria, including skills, experience, internal equity, and geographic market. This position is also eligible for the company bonus plan and may be eligible for additional incentive compensation, where applicable to the role and consistent with the relevant company plans and local law. Employees are also eligible for company-sponsored benefits, which may include health and wellness benefits, retirement programs, paid time off, and other locally applicable offerings.
 

Skills Required

  • 2-5 years of B2B sales experience with a track record of closing new business
  • Proven ability to prospect, build pipeline, and manage a full sales cycle
  • Strong discovery and objection-handling skills; comfortable engaging IT directors, network engineers, and security leaders
  • Experience managing a defined territory with a strategic approach to account prioritization
  • Comfort with sales tools such as Salesforce, Clari, Salesloft, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, ZoomInfo
  • Self-starter mentality with discipline to balance hunting activity alongside account management responsibilities
  • Competitive, resilient, and motivated by winning net-new business
  • Experience leveraging AI-powered sales tools and account intelligence platforms to personalize outreach and identify expansion opportunities
  • Data-driven approach to account management using AI-assisted insights, forecasting, and automation

Infoblox Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Infoblox and has not been reviewed or approved by Infoblox.

  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits Company materials emphasize health and insurance for employees and families, mental-wellbeing resources, wellness programs, ERGs, and community/connection perks. Office amenities such as free lunches on collaboration days, massages, snacks, fitness centers, and EV charging are highlighted in key sites.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time off is described to include “unlimited” PTO in the U.S., a year-end shutdown, and 16 hours of paid volunteer time annually. These elements indicate breadth in paid time away offerings.
  • Strong & Reliable Incentives Sales compensation is presented with six-figure bases and tiered OTEs, indicating strong upside when targets are met. Public sales community data signals competitive OTEs for roles like sales engineers and AEs when attainment is achieved.

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The Company
HQ: Santa Clara, CA
2,100 Employees
Year Founded: 1999

What We Do

Infoblox unites networking and security to deliver unmatched performance and protection for a world that never stops. By providing real-time visibility and control over who and what connects to the network, we use intelligent DNS and user context to stop threats other solutions will miss, enabling organizations to build safer, more resilient environments. We’re continually supporting more than 13,000 customers—including 92 of Fortune 100 companies, as well as emerging innovators—by building the brightest, most diverse teams and by thoughtfully engineering intelligent networking and security solutions for an increasingly distributed world.

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