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Tracebit · 2 months ago

Founding Account Executive

Tracebit is a rapidly growing cybersecurity startup that helps security teams detect intrusions in cloud environments. They are looking for a Founding Account Executive to build their US go-to-market strategy, close deals, and refine sales processes while working closely with the founding team and product teams.

Cloud SecurityCyber SecurityIntrusion Detection
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Responsibilities

Close deals with some of the most exciting logos globally. You will own the full sales cycle from discovery through to contract signature on key deals into the $50-100k + ARR range, working across SMB and Mid-Market companies
Work both inbound and outbound opportunities. Convert warm inbound leads from our growing user base and product-led motion. Run targeted outbound campaigns into accounts that match our ICP. You’ll own your own business
Help build our sales playbook. We have GTM motions in place, but we want you to help re-write them. You will help to design a sales function - refining our discovery questions, demo flow, objection handling, and closing tactics
Partner with the product and customer success teams. Provide feedback on what prospects share and what would accelerate deals. You’ll learn a lot about the product and help shape our roadmap based on market feedback
Represent Tracebit at industry events. Attend key cybersecurity conferences (Black Hat, RSA, etc.) to build pipeline and strengthen relationships with prospects
Operate with high velocity. You'll be managing multiple deals simultaneously, moving fast while maintaining deal quality. Expect to run many active opportunities

Qualification

B2B SaaS salesCybersecurity knowledgeFull sales cyclePipeline buildingSales playbook developmentEntrepreneurial mindsetEmotional intelligenceAttention to detail

Required

3-5 years selling B2B SaaS, ideally in cybersecurity or developer tooling
Closed deals in the $50K-100K+ range
Experience navigating technical buyers
Ability to own the full sales cycle from the first call to the signed contract
Experience qualifying, demoing, handling objections, navigating procurement, and closing
Comfortable with both 30-day velocity deals and longer complex sales cycles
Experience as an early sales hire or desire to be one
Ability to refine pitch, messaging, and sales process based on field learning
Self-sufficient and proactive in building own pipeline
Experience working with inbound opportunities and finding creative ways to engage prospects
Thrives in startup environments with fast iteration and ambiguity
Demonstrates high emotional intelligence, hunger, grit, attention to detail, and entrepreneurial spirit

Preferred

Experience as one of the first AEs at a startup
Experience selling into security or technical teams

Company

Tracebit

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Tracebit provides a cloud threat detection and deception platform that employs decoy systems to attract and capture attackers.

Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage
Total Funding
$5M
Key Investors
AccelAWS Startup Loft Acceleratorfiredrop
2024-07-09Seed· $5M
2024-02-06Non Equity Assistance
2023-03-01Pre Seed

Leadership Team

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Andy Smith
Co-Founder & CEO
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Sam Cox
Co-Founder & CTO
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