Sr. Corporate Account Executive, UK (public Sector)

CrowdStrike CrowdStrike · Enterprise · Reading, United Kingdom

This role is for a Sr. Corporate Account Executive focused on the UK Public Sector for CrowdStrike, a cybersecurity company that uses an AI-native platform. The role involves driving new business and growing existing accounts, managing the full sales cycle, developing account strategies, building customer relationships, and collaborating with internal teams. It requires experience in B2B sales within cybersecurity, cloud, SaaS, or IT solutions, strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills. The company emphasizes its AI-native platform but the role itself is sales-focused.

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
  • Ability to navigate complex sales processes and engage with key decision-makers, including C-level executives
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Ability to work effectively with channel partners, resellers, and managed service providers
  • Self-motivated, disciplined approach to sales
  • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
  • Fluency in English

Nice to have

  • current strong security contacts