Account Executive

UpGuard • TRAFFIC • Remote (London, Not Specified, United Kingdom) • 12h ago

Overview

Who are we?

UpGuard's mission is to protect the world's data. We obsessively seek out elegant, robust ways to enable our customers to find, acknowledge, and remediate cyber risk. With UpGuard, organizations leverage our security expertise and software to automate what was once laborious, spreadsheet-driven processes-whether it's monitoring the attack surface of hundreds of vendors or assessing the security of their own infrastructure. UpGuard is used by some of the world's largest, fastest-growing, and most innovative companies.

At UpGuard, our Sales team has not only been pivotal in growing our business but, more importantly, showing the value of our product daily. We have a highly collaborative sales culture and take on a consultative approach, focusing solely on what's best for the customer. In 2024, our Sales team exceeded revenue targets, and we're only just getting started! We're on the lookout for high-energy individuals who are hungry to get better every day, have a desire to win, and are seeking to sell a product that is helping solve a massive problem for businesses across the globe.

Why are we hiring for this role?

UpGuard had a record-breaking 2020 where sales grew by 128% and new customer velocity increased by over 179%. The ride has only continued throughout the last five years, so we are expanding our sales team to keep the momentum going! Our sales team is expanding in all regions, and the focus is on finding our next Account Executives in the UK.

We are looking for a full-time, ambitious sales professional who is ready to make the next step in their career. You will get exposure to every aspect of our sales cycle, from lead generation to close across a global portfolio of customers. If you are a highly process-oriented sales professional with a proven track record and an insatiable desire to do things better, let's talk!

What will you accomplish?

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), Technical Account Managers (TAM's), 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

What do we need from you?

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

What will give you an edge?

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

What's in it for you?

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
Generous Compensation: The base salary for this role is between £70,000 and £80,000. You will also receive a quarterly bonus. With the bonus included, the yearly on-target earnings will be from £140,000 to £160,000. Compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
$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
Generous Annual Leave/PTO allowances: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

UpGuard is a Certified Great Place to Work in the US, Australia, UK and India, establishing its position as a leading global technology employer. 99% of team members agree that UpGuard is a great place to work, apply now to find out why!

As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.

For applications to positions in the United States, please note, at this time we can only support hiring in the following US states: CA, MD, MA, IL, OR, WA, CO, TX, FL, PA, LA, MO, or DC.

Before starting work with us, you will need to undertake a national police history check and reference checks. Also please note that at this time, we cannot support candidates requiring visa sponsorship or relocation.

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