Darktrace is a global leader in AI for cybersecurity that keeps organizations ahead of the changing threat landscape every day. Founded in 2013, Darktrace provides the essential cybersecurity platform protecting nearly 1…
Skills: New Business Acquisition, B2B Sales, Pipeline Management, Value-Based Selling, Objection Handling
Darktrace is a global leader in AI for cybersecurity that keeps organizations ahead of the changing threat landscape every day. Founded in 2013, Darktrace provides the essential cybersecurity platform protecting nearly 1…
Darktrace is a global leader in AI for cybersecurity that keeps organizations ahead of the changing threat landscape every day. Founded in 2013, Darktrace provides the essential cybersecurity platform protecting nearly 1…
Darktrace is a global leader in AI for cybersecurity that keeps organizations ahead of the changing threat landscape every day. Founded in 2013, Darktrace provides the essential cybersecurity platform protecting nearly 1…
Skills: Python, SQL, NoSQL, Apache Airflow, Google Cloud Platform
Darktrace is a global leader in AI for cybersecurity that keeps organizations ahead of the changing threat landscape every day. Founded in 2013, Darktrace provides the essential cybersecurity platform protecting nearly 1…
Darktrace is a global leader in AI for cybersecurity that keeps organizations ahead of the changing threat landscape every day. Founded in 2013, Darktrace provides the essential cybersecurity platform protecting nearly 1…
Darktrace is a global leader in AI for cybersecurity that keeps organizations ahead of the changing threat landscape every day. Founded in 2013, Darktrace provides the essential cybersecurity platform protecting nearly 1…
Skills: Sales Development Management, B2B SaaS, Cold Calling, Prospecting, Forecasting
Darktrace is a global leader in AI for cybersecurity that keeps organizations ahead of the changing threat landscape every day. Founded in 2013, Darktrace provides the essential cybersecurity platform protecting nearly 1…
Darktrace is a global leader in AI for cybersecurity that keeps organizations ahead of the changing threat landscape every day. Founded in 2013, Darktrace provides the essential cybersecurity platform protecting nearly 1…
Darktrace is a global leader in AI for cybersecurity that keeps organizations ahead of the changing threat landscape every day. Founded in 2013, Darktrace provides the essential cybersecurity platform protecting nearly 1…
Darktrace is a global leader in AI for cybersecurity that keeps organizations ahead of the changing threat landscape every day. Founded in 2013, Darktrace provides the essential cybersecurity platform protecting nearly 1…
Darktrace is a global leader in AI for cybersecurity that keeps organizations ahead of the changing threat landscape every day. Founded in 2013, Darktrace provides the essential cybersecurity platform protecting nearly 1…
Skills: Site Reliability Engineering, Observability, Performance Engineering, Data Infrastructure Reliability, Security SRE
Darktrace is a global leader in AI for cybersecurity that keeps organizations ahead of the changing threat landscape every day. Founded in 2013, Darktrace provides the essential cybersecurity platform protecting nearly 1…
Darktrace is a global leader in AI for cybersecurity that keeps organizations ahead of the changing threat landscape every day. Founded in 2013, Darktrace provides the essential cybersecurity platform protecting nearly 1…
Darktrace is a global leader in AI for cybersecurity that keeps organizations ahead of the changing threat landscape every day. Founded in 2013, Darktrace provides the essential cybersecurity platform protecting nearly 1…
Skills: B2B Sales, Lead Generation, Prospecting, Relationship Building, Closing
Darktrace is a global leader in AI for cybersecurity that keeps organizations ahead of the changing threat landscape every day. Founded in 2013, Darktrace provides the essential cybersecurity platform protecting nearly 1…
Skills: Problem Solving, Analytical Thinking, Linux Command Line, Python, Bash
Darktrace is a global leader in AI for cybersecurity that keeps organizations ahead of the changing threat landscape every day. Founded in 2013, Darktrace provides the essential cybersecurity platform protecting nearly 1…
Skills: New Logo Acquisition, Sales Leadership, Pipeline Generation, Value-Based Selling, B2B Sales
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Full-time
23 Days Holiday, Public Holidays, Birthday Day Off, Private Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme
Posted 34d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Responsible for generating net-new business and acquiring new customers within a defined territory. This includes managing the full sales cycle from prospecting and discovery to negotiation and closing.
Requirements
Requires a proven track record of winning new B2B business and experience selling SaaS or technical solutions. Candidates must be skilled in cold prospecting and building credibility with executive and technical stakeholders.
Full job description
Darktrace is a global leader in AI for cybersecurity that keeps organizations ahead of the changing threat landscape every day. Founded in 2013, Darktrace provides the essential cybersecurity platform protecting nearly 10,000 organizations from unknown threats using its proprietary AI.
The Darktrace Active AI Security Platform™ delivers a proactive approach to cyber resilience to secure the business across the entire digital estate – from network to cloud to email. Breakthrough innovations from our R&D teams have resulted in over 200 patent applications filed. Darktrace’s platform and services are supported by over 2,400 employees around the world. To learn more, visit http://www.darktrace.com.
Job Description:
Due to continued growth and increased demand, we are expanding our Core Account Executive team with ambitious sales professionals focused on acquiring new customers and driving market expansion.
In this role, you will be responsible for generating net-new business across a defined territory, identifying and engaging prospective customers, and positioning Darktrace's industry-leading AI-powered cyber security solutions to key decision-makers. You will own the full sales cycle from prospecting through to close, playing a critical role in expanding Darktrace's customer base and market presence.
What will I be doing
Identifying, developing, and closing net-new logo opportunities within your assigned territory
Building and executing strategic territory and account plans to exceed revenue targets
Generating pipeline through proactive prospecting, networking, outbound outreach, and collaboration with marketing and inside sales teams
Engaging CISOs, IT leaders, security teams, and executive stakeholders to understand business challenges and cyber security priorities
Managing the full sales cycle, from discovery and qualification through to negotiation and close
Presenting and demonstrating Darktrace's AI-driven cyber security platform, supported by in-house technical experts
Collaborating with Solutions Engineers, Technical Account Managers, and Cyber Threat Analysts to deliver tailored demonstrations and Proof of Value engagements
Identifying expansion and upsell opportunities within newly acquired accounts to maximise long-term customer value
Maintaining accurate pipeline management, forecasting, and opportunity tracking through CRM systems
Representing Darktrace at industry events, customer meetings, and cyber security conferences
Darktrace provides a best-in-class onboarding experience, extensive training, and ongoing mentorship to help you develop your sales expertise and achieve long-term success.
What experience do I need?
We are looking for ambitious, resilient, and commercially driven sales professionals with a proven track record of winning new business in a B2B environment.
As a Core Account Executive, Acquisition, you will play a key role in driving Darktrace's continued growth by bringing new customers onto our AI-powered cyber security platform.
You will be:
An experienced new business hunter with a demonstrable track record of acquiring and closing net-new customers
Comfortable prospecting into cold accounts and building pipeline from scratch
A confident communicator, capable of building credibility with both executive and technical stakeholders
Skilled in discovery, value-based selling, objection handling, and negotiation
Highly motivated by uncapped commission and success in a target-driven environment
Resilient, self-motivated, and able to maintain momentum through complex sales cycles
Experienced in managing opportunities across the full sales cycle from prospecting to close
Comfortable selling SaaS, cyber security, or other technical solutions
Strong in pipeline management, forecasting, and CRM discipline
Effective at collaborating across cross-functional teams and partner networks
Interested in cyber security and excited by the opportunity to represent market-leading AI technology
Experience working with the Irish market would be highly desirable
This is a hybrid role with the expectation to attend the London office 3 days a week.
This is an excellent opportunity for a driven sales professional looking to accelerate their career, earn uncapped commission, and help organisations solve some of today's most critical cyber security challenges.
Benefits:
23 days’ holiday + all public holidays, rising to 25 days after 2 years of service,
Additional day off for your birthday,
Private medical insurance which covers you, your cohabiting partner and children,
Life insurance of 4 times your base salary,
Salary sacrifice pension scheme,
Enhanced family leave,
Confidential Employee Assistance Program,
Cycle to work scheme.
Darktrace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Darktrace is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact your Talent Partner.
Related keywords
AICybersecuritySaaSNet-New LogoCRMCISOProof of ValueB2BPipeline ForecastingIrish MarketActive AI Security PlatformCyber Resilience
Darktrace is a global leader in AI cybersecurity, providing the essential cybersecurity platform to secure organizations today and for an ever-changing future. Darktrace AI learns from each business's unique data in real time, detecting threats and intervening against attacks with precision and speed. We are a diverse and inclusive team of over 2,400 employees, each playing a crucial role in protecting nearly 10,000 organizations and communities worldwide from known, unknown, and novel cyber-threats.
Offices: St John's Innovation Park, Cowley Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB4 0DS, GB
Darktrace is a global leader in AI cybersecurity, providing the essential cybersecurity platform to secure organizations today and for an ever-changing future. Darktrace AI learns from each business's unique data in real time, detecting threats and intervening against attacks with precision and speed. We are a diverse and inclusive team of over 2,400 employees, each playing a crucial role in protecting nearly 10,000 organizations and communities worldwide from known, unknown, and novel cyber-threats.
Offices: St John's Innovation Park, Cowley Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB4 0DS, GB