Salt Security · 2 months ago
Enterprise Account Executive - San Francisco, Oakland, Sacramento
Salt Security is the original API Security vendor pioneering the market since 2018. The Enterprise Account Executive will own net-new and expansion business across enterprise accounts in San Francisco, Oakland, and Sacramento, driving multi-threaded cycles with key leaders and ensuring fast time-to-value and expansion for clients.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cyber SecurityDeveloper APIsMachine Learning
Responsibilities
Build and manage a territory plan for enterprise accounts across San Francisco, Oakland, and Sacramento
Create pipeline through targeted prospecting, partner co-sell (AWS, CrowdStrike, etc), and executive networking
Run full-cycle sales: discovery, value mapping, business case, security validation, legal/procurement, and close
Position Salt’s portfolio (Cloud Connect, Surface, Posture Governance, Runtime Protection, and AI Agent/MCP Security) and integrations to displace incumbents and consolidate tools
Lead account strategies with SEs, product, and customer success to ensure fast time-to-value and expansion
Maintain accurate forecasts in Salesforce and report on risks, next steps, and executive asks
Host on-site sessions and workshops; travel regularly throughout the Bay Area as required
Qualification
Required
Proven success selling enterprise cybersecurity/SaaS into large accounts (Fortune/Global 2000 preferred)
Track record closing complex deals with multiple stakeholders and security validation, including 6- and 7-figure TCV
Strong familiarity with cloud-native environments (AWS/Azure/GCP), API security, and adjacent platforms (WAF, CNAPP, EDR/XDR, SIEM)
Comfortable executing MEDDIC, SPICED, or similar methodology; crisp discovery and business case building
Executive presence with the ability to engage C-level and board-level influencers; excellent written and verbal communication
High ownership mindset: territory planning, partner alignment, and disciplined deal execution
Salesforce proficiency
Benefits
Competitive compensation, equity, and comprehensive benefits.
Remote-friendly culture with real autonomy and growth.
Inclusive environment where great ideas win and careers accelerate.
Company
Salt Security
Salt Security provides an API protection platform designed to prevent attacks by leveraging machine learning and AI.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$271MKey Investors
CrowdStrike Falcon FundCapitalGAdvent Technologies
2022-09-19Series Unknown
2022-02-10Series D· $140M
2021-05-26Series C· $70M
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