Corporate Account Executive, UK

CrowdStrike CrowdStrike · Enterprise · Reading, United Kingdom

This role is for a Corporate Account Executive at CrowdStrike, a cybersecurity company that uses an AI-native platform. The role focuses on driving new business and growing existing client relationships within enterprise clients, managing the full sales cycle, and collaborating with internal teams. While the company's platform is AI-native, the role itself is a sales position and not directly involved in building or researching AI/ML models.

What you'd actually do

  1. Lead the full sales cycle, from prospecting to closing, with a focus on acquiring new customers and expanding within existing accounts.
  2. Develop and execute account strategies to drive revenue growth across the assigned territory, working independently and collaboratively.
  3. Build and maintain strong, long-term customer relationships, positioning CrowdStrike as a trusted security partner.
  4. Work closely with internal teams (Sales, Channel, Marketing, Sales Engineering, Customer Success, and Product Development) to drive engagement and visibility with key accounts.
  5. Leverage channel partners to identify and secure new business opportunities.

Skills

Required

  • B2B sales within cybersecurity, cloud, SaaS, or IT solutions
  • Navigate complex sales processes and engage with key decision-makers, including C-level executives
  • Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and offer consultative solutions to customers
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, both in person and virtually
  • Ability to work effectively with channel partners, resellers, and managed service providers
  • Self-motivated, disciplined approach to sales, with strong organisational skills and attention to detail
  • Fluency in English

Nice to have

  • current strong security contacts