Account Executive - Ny Metro (majors)

Cyera Cyera · Vertical AI · NY Metro · Sales

Account Executive for Cyera, a company providing AI trust infrastructure for data security and risk management. The role involves full-cycle sales of enterprise-wide cloud data security solutions to Fortune 1000 customers, requiring deep understanding of customer business needs and Cyera's technology. Responsibilities include prospecting, closing complex sales cycles, forecasting, and building executive relationships. Requires 8+ years of enterprise SaaS sales experience in cloud/security/data, strong value-based selling skills, and understanding of cloud environments and data security frameworks. A strong preference is given to candidates with a cloud security, data, or AI sales background.

What you'd actually do

  1. Create clear goals and complete accurate forecasting through developing a detailed territory plan.
  2. Lead the sales cycle from pipeline generation to close.
  3. Create and deliver custom meetings, exceptional PoVs, and business value onsite with customers.
  4. Demonstrate ability to position and advise CISO, CDO, CPO, and CIO level executives with industry Point-of-View business insights; Continue to listen, build and grow executive relationships with customers.
  5. Negotiate and close business with new and existing customers.

Skills

Required

  • 8+ years selling enterprise SaaS solutions in the cloud/security/data space to Fortune 500 customers
  • Proficient in value-based solution selling
  • Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills
  • Strong presentation skills
  • Proven understanding of cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP), security in the cloud, and data risk
  • Basic understanding of various data security and compliance frameworks
  • Proficiency in executing a formal sales process and possess familiarity with qualification frameworks and sales forecasting / management tools
  • Experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Nice to have

  • cloud security, data, or AI sales background

What the JD emphasized

  • selling enterprise SaaS solutions in the cloud/security/data space to Fortune 500 customers
  • selling large deals in a hyper growth startup environment
  • selling enterprise-wide cloud data security and data risk management solutions
  • AI securely
  • AI trust infrastructure
  • AI sales background