Account Executive, Enterprise (Houston) R11735 TX, United States Add to favorites View favorites Rapid7 is seeking a highly motivated Enterprise Account Executive in the Greater Houston area. We are currently evaluating candidates who live in Houston, TX. About the role: This is a field sales role covering an assigned territory of Enterprise accounts. We are seeking a strategic hunter to break into net-new prospects, while also managing an existing book of business. About the team: Led by a manager in Austin, the Enterprise team is focused on driving net new revenue for Rapid7’s largest prospects. In this role, you will manage Rapid7’s most strategic accounts in the region, evangelizing our innovative security capabilities and aligning our solutions to your prospect's business outcomes. You will also partner closely with customers and the channel to help close the security achievement gap. In this role, you will: Own and grow a portfolio of strategic enterprise accounts in Houston and the surrounding area. Identify, develop, and execute sales strategies to drive new business and expand revenue within existing accounts. Engage and build relationships with senior decision-makers (CIO, CISO, and other executives) to influence buying decisions. Scope, negotiate, and close deals to exceed revenue quota targets. Deploy your cybersecurity technical expertise to stay current on Rapid7 and competitor offerings and be able to identify their strengths and vulnerabilities. Skillfully navigate complex deal cycles by anticipating challenges and developing strategies to minimize risk. Partner with Sales Engineering to develop a winning sales strategy that showcases Rapid7 product functionality and strength. Work collaboratively and effectively with various functional teams including Customer Success, Sales Operations, and Channel to ensure seamless implementation and effective ongoing account growth. Work strategically with channel partners to leverage their presence and relationships in key accounts. Maintain accurate, up-to-date account and opportunity data in Salesforce.com, Clari, and LinkedIn Sales Navigator. The Skills You’ll Bring Include: 5+ years of sales experience in cloud or SaaS technologies, cybersecurity sales experience highly preferred. 3+ years of field sales experience and a track record of consistent quota attainment Demonstrated success in developing and maintaining relationships with senior technology executives and channel partners Ability to learn, absorb and adapt quickly to ever-changing business priorities, including product releases and enhancements. Critical thinking in a variety of unique deal cycles, demonstrating drive, initiative, energy and sense of urgency in acquiring and serving clients. A commanding executive presence through polished, professional communication and persuasive virtual and in-person prospecting. Possess a highly accountable and motivated mindset, with a track record of exceeding revenue goals. Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams. Flexibility to travel up to 50% of the time, sometimes on short notice. We know that the best ideas and solutions come from multi-dimensional teams. That’s because these teams reflect a variety of backgrounds and professional experiences. If you are excited about this role and feel your experience can make an impact, please don’t be shy - apply today. #LI-Remote #LI-MB1 About Rapid7 At Rapid7, our vision is to create a secure digital world for our customers, our industry, and our communities. We do this by harnessing our collective expertise and passion to challenge what’s possible and drive extraordinary impact. We’re building a dynamic and collaborative workplace where new ideas are welcome. Protecting 11,000+ customers against bad actors and threats means we’re continuing to push the envelope just like we’ ve been doing for the past 20 years. If you ’re ready to solve some of the toughest challenges in cybersecurity, we’re ready to help you take command of your career. Join us. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state or local law. Security and Compliance Rapid7 is committed to keeping customers secure. As a first line of defense, all employees are expected to uphold the highest standards of security and privacy, ensuring the protection of sensitive information and compliance with relevant regulations. Jobs you may be interested in Channel Account Manager, Guidepoint IL, United States. TX, United States Channel Account Manager, GuidePoint Security (Central–West Region or East Region) Rapid7 is making a deliberate investment in disciplined, field-level execution with GuidePoint Security across North America. GuidePoint Security is a cornerstone ... Channel