Commercial Account Executive

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Washington, DC
In-Office
Junior
Security • Cybersecurity
The Role
The SMB Account Executive is responsible for prospecting and closing SMB sales, conducting market research, and maintaining client relationships to achieve revenue targets.
Summary Generated by Built In

Darktrace has more than 2,500 employees located globally. Founded by mathematicians and cyber defence experts in 2013, Darktrace is a global leader in cyber security AI, delivering complete AI-powered solutions in its mission to free the world of cyber disruption.

For over a decade, Darktrace has pioneered a proactive, AI-native approach to security. Our roots lie deep in innovation. The Darktrace AI Research Centre based in Cambridge, UK, has conducted research establishing new thresholds in cybersecurity, with technology innovations backed by over 200 patents and pending applications.

Today, Darktrace is a global leader in cybersecurity AI, delivering the essential cybersecurity platform to protect organisations today and for an ever-changing future.

The Commercial Account Executive plays a key role in driving growth and building strong relationships with businesses in the Commercial segment. You’ll be at the forefront of identifying new opportunities, understanding customer needs, and delivering smart, tailored solutions that help them succeed.

In this role, you’ll own the full sales cycle—from prospecting and qualifying leads to closing deals—within your assigned territory. You’ll work closely with a dynamic team across Sales Engineering, SDR, Customer Success, Channel, and Marketing to maximize territory performance, exceed sales targets, and ensure long-term customer satisfaction and retention.

Reporting to the Regional Sales Director, you’ll be a key contributor to hitting quarterly revenue goals and supporting the company’s continued growth.

This is a hybrid role, with in-office collaboration expected Tuesday through Thursday

Key Duties & Responsibilities
  • Lead Generation and Prospecting: Proactively identify and qualify new business leads through targeted outreach, networking, and engagement with key stakeholders.

  • Relationship Building: Establish and nurture strong relationships with key decision-makers and influencers within your territory. Act as the liaison between Darktrace and potential clients, understanding their needs and articulating Darktrace’s unique value proposition.

  • Reporting and Analysis: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of business development activities in the CRM; generate regular reports and analysis on key performance metrics, providing insights for continuous improvement.

  • Closing: Achieve quarterly revenue targets through the acquisition of new accounts and growing existing accounts within your assigned territory.

  • Market Research and Analysis: Conduct in-depth research on industry trends, competitor landscape, and emerging technologies to identify potential opportunities; thoroughly develop knowledge of target personas to create value-centric and personalized messaging.

  • Cybersecurity Industry Knowledge: Strong foundational understanding of cybersecurity and the ability to explain how Darktrace products mitigate security challenges to customers.

Qualifications & Experience
  • A minimum of two years of outbound B2B sales experience selling complex software; past success selling into a highly regulated market is strongly preferred.

  • One year of closing experience minimum with a track record of strong performance.

  • Confident, polished communicator with a proven ability to build strong professional relationships.

  • Strong Discovery and value-selling skillset

  • Proficiency in sales tools such as ZoomInfo, Salesloft, LinkedIn Sales Navigator and Salesforce.

  • Understanding of basic pipeline management concepts and time-management

  • Ability to collaborate with technical teams.


Benefits

  • 100% medical, dental and vision insurance, plus dependents
  • Paid parental leave
  • Pet insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Commuter benefits
  • 401(k)

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The Company
Atlanta, GA
1,763 Employees
Year Founded: 2013

What We Do

Darktrace, a global leader in cyber security AI, delivers world-class technology that protects over 5,500 customers worldwide from advanced threats, including ransomware and cloud and SaaS attacks.

The company’s fundamentally different approach applies Self-Learning AI to enable machines to understand the business in order to autonomously defend it.

Headquartered in Cambridge, UK, the company has 1,500 employees and over 30 offices worldwide.

Darktrace was named one of TIME magazine’s ‘Most Influential Companies’ for 2021.

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