Account Executive _ Cape Town at Darktrace

Job Description 

We are seeking ambitious and driven individuals with previous B2B sales experience to join our ever growing friendly and social team of Account Executives. As an Account Executive you'll play a key role in driving the sales operation, from prospecting for new business to managing existing accounts. You'll work with in-house technical experts to present and demonstrate the cutting-edge threat defence solutions to CISOs and information security experts.

You’ll be working in a high growth sector and will be well rewarded for your efforts with uncapped commission. 

You will be provided with extensive training as well as ongoing support from your mentor and team leader.

This role is hybrid and you will attend our Cape Town office a minimum of 2 days a week.

 Responsibilities:

• Prospect accounts for new business, manage the full sales cycle
• Present and demonstrate Darktrace cyber threat defence solutions to CISOs and information security experts
• Attend marketing events and security conferences
• Work closely with Darktrace Subject Matter Experts, Technical Account Managers and Cyber Threat Analysts who will support you in delivering Proof of Values (POVs) to prospective customers

Candidate requirements:

• Have a previous B2B sales track record, showing us your passion for new business and ideally a 360 sales role (Essential)
• Confident and polished communicator who is able to build strong and lasting working relationships (Essential)
• You'll be interested in cyber security and tech-savvy (Essential)
• Are seeking a target-driven sales environment, managing your own accounts (Essential)
• Are motivated by success and seeking a meritocratic environment with strong promotion prospects (Essential)
• Previous B2B sales track record ideally in a 360 role (Essential)