Darktrace · 2 hours ago
Expression of Interest - Account Executive New York
Jersey City, NJ
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
2+ years expDarktrace is a global leader in AI for cybersecurity that keeps organizations ahead of the changing threat landscape every day. The Account Executive will be responsible for prospecting and closing new opportunities within their assigned territory, working alongside fellow reps to achieve quarterly revenue targets and support organizational growth.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cyber SecurityInformation TechnologyMachine LearningNetwork Security
Responsibilities
Market Research and Analysis: Conduct in-depth research on industry trends, competitor landscape, and emerging technologies to identify potential business opportunities; quickly and thoroughly develop knowledge of your target prospects to create value-centric and personalized messaging
Lead Generation and Prospecting: Proactively identify and qualify new business leads through target outreach, networking, and engagement with key stakeholders
Relationship Building: Establish and nurture strong relationships with key decision-makers and influencers in the cybersecurity and technology space. Act as the liaison between Darktrace and potential clients, understanding their needs and articulating the unique value proposition of Darktrace's solutions
Reporting and Analysis: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of business development activities using our 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 within your assigned territory
Qualification
Required
At least two years of outbound B2B sales experience selling complex software; past success selling into a highly regulated market is strongly preferred
Experience closing six-figure and seven-figure deals, preferably within the cybersecurity, SaaS, or enterprise software industry
Experience multi-threading, cadence-building, objection-handling and creating new business opportunities
Clear, working sales methodology and passion for hunting new business
Confident, polished communicator with a proven ability to build strong professional relationships
Seeking a target-driven, meritocratic environment with exceptional opportunities for advancement
Proficiency in sales tools such as ZoomInfo, Salesloft, LinkedIn Sales Navigator and Salesforce
Preferred
Bachelor's degree from an accredited university is preferred but not essential
Benefits
100% medical, dental and vision insurance, plus dependents
Paid parental leave
Pet insurance Discount
Life insurance
Commuter benefits
401(k)
Employee Assistance Program
Company
Darktrace
Darktrace is an AI company that uses cybersecurity solutions to identify, prevent, and eliminate insider threats.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (2)
2024 (7)
2022 (2)
2021 (3)
2020 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$230.5MKey Investors
Brighton Park CapitalVitruvian PartnersFuture Fifty
2024-04-26Acquired
2021-04-30IPO
2020-03-25Post Ipo Secondary
Leadership Team
Jill Popelka
Chief Executive Officer
Jack Stockdale
CTO
Recent News
2025-12-24
BusinessCloud
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