UpGuard · 10 hours ago
Account Executive
United States
Full-time
Remote
Entry, Mid Level
$80K/yr - $92K/yr
2+ years expUpGuard is a company dedicated to improving cybersecurity solutions for security teams. They are seeking an ambitious Account Executive to manage the full sales cycle and generate new sales opportunities while collaborating closely with other team members.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Enterprise SoftwareFinancial ServicesRisk ManagementSaaSSoftware
No H1B
Responsibilities
Manage the full sales cycle, from lead generation to close
Generate your pipeline of qualified net new sales opportunities via cold outreach
Perform product demos via video conference to prospects
Communicate and sell UpGuard’s value proposition to prospects
Maintain accurate and detailed notes on every deal in your pipeline
Work as a team with Sales Development Representatives (SDRs), Customer Success Managers (CSMs), and Operations to complete a full sales cycle
Collaborate with other Account Executives and cross-departmentally to share knowledge and insights
As part of an entrepreneurial team in this rapidly growing business, you will help shape the future of businesses of all sizes and securely use technology to connect with customers, employees, and suppliers
Qualification
Required
At least 2 years of technology-related sales or business development experience at a B2B SaaS company
You are a consistent top performer and have a history of exceeding your targets
Selling to Mid-Market & Enterprise customers, including C-level executives, is right in your comfort zone
You are an exceptional communicator, both written and spoken
Demonstrated success with complex commercial and legal negotiations, working with procurement, legal, and business teams
Experience working with and managing partners, including global system integrators and packaged software vendors
You are highly process and detail-oriented
We're looking for someone who's not just comfortable with change, but curious about it—especially when it comes to adopting AI tools that can enhance how we work
Preferred
Experience using Hubspot CRM
Technical background (BSc Comp Sci or Equivalent)
Knowledge and understanding of the cybersecurity industry - ideally from a previous sales role in the industry
Proven track record selling to companies in the Financial Services industry
Benefits
Monthly Lifestyle subsidy: Our employees use this for financial, physical, and mental well-being
WFH set-up allowance: To ensure you have the right environment to work in, we will help you get set up within your first 3 months at UpGuard
Health Insurance: Health, dental, and vision insurance
$1,500 USD annual Learning & Development allowance: To support your career development, all team members will be able to expense development opportunities against this allowance
Annual leave: PTO plus two additional UpGuardian leave days to give you time to recharge your batteries.
18 weeks paid Parental Leave: Irrespective of parenting role
Personal Leave Allowance: This includes sick & carer’s leave
Fully remote working environment: While we have physical offices in Sydney & Hobart, we do not mandate compulsory attendance
Top-spec hardware: All team members will be provided with top-spec laptops for their roles
Company
UpGuard
UpGuard is a cyber resilience platform designed to proactively assess and manage the business risks posed by technology.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$47.38MKey Investors
August Capital
2021-06-09Series B· $19M
2016-08-11Series B· $17M
2016-06-01Series Unknown· $1.45M
Leadership Team
Mike Baukes
CEO & Co-Founder
Kevin Levine
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
Help Net Security
2026-01-05
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