Enterprise Account Executive Cybersecurity (BFSI focus)

  • Posted 18 hours ago | Updated 18 hours ago

Overview

Remote
Depends on Experience
Full Time
10% Travel

Skills

Account Management
Cyber Security
Complex Sales
BFSI
Akamai
Cloudflare
Palo Alto
Zscaler
enterprise sales
DDoS validation
enterprise risk
Regulatory Compliance
Finance
Sales

Job Details

Job Title: Enterprise Account Executive Cybersecurity (BFSI focus)
Job Location: 100% Remote/US - Preferring resource in U.S. East Coast
Job Type: Full Time Permanent

Job Description:

A high-growth cybersecurity vendor is seeking an Enterprise Account Executive to own strategic new logo acquisition across large financial institutions (BFSI) in the U.S. East Coast. This is a remote-first role with limited travel.

What You ll Do:

  • Sell a differentiated platform in the DDoS validation / enterprise risk space.
  • Drive complex sales cycles involving CISOs, procurement, and compliance stakeholders.
  • Own the full cycle from outbound to close, with large BFSI logos.
  • Collaborate with GTM leadership to shape the U.S. sales motion.

Must-Have Experience:

  • 8+ years in cybersecurity enterprise sales.
  • Direct experience selling into BFSI.
  • Proven outbound execution and quota achievement.
  • Strong technical credibility in conversations with CISOs/security engineers.

Preferred Background:

  • Experience at companies like Akamai, Cloudflare, Zscaler, Palo Alto, etc.
  • Familiarity with structured sales (e.g. MEDDIC, Challenger).
  • Previous roles: Enterprise AE, Regional Sales Director, Strategic AE.
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