Enterprise Account Executives (EMEA)

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About this role

Enterprise Account Executives (EMEA)

Software Supply Chain Security | Cloud Security | DevSecOps

Join RapidFort and Help Secure the World's Software

RapidFort is a leading Software Supply Chain Security platform that helps organizations continuously eliminate software vulnerabilities, reduce attack surfaces, harden containerized applications, and automate compliance. Our platform enables enterprises and public sector organizations to build, deploy, and operate secure software with near-zero vulnerabilities.

As we expand across Europe, we are seeking multiple high-performing Enterprise Account Executives to accelerate our growth and help organizations address increasingly complex software supply chain security challenges driven by NIS2, DORA, and CRA evolving cyber threats.

The Opportunity

This is a true hunter role focused on generating net-new business, building pipeline, and closing enterprise opportunities. Successful candidates will have a proven track record of opening new accounts, engaging executive and technical stakeholders, and consistently exceeding sales targets.

You will be responsible for driving growth within your assigned territory while collaborating closely with marketing, channel partners, solutions engineering, and customer success teams.

Key Responsibilities

  • Generate and qualify new business opportunities through outbound prospecting, networking, referrals, events, and partner engagement.
  • Build and maintain a strong pipeline of enterprise opportunities within your assigned territory.
  • Develop trusted relationships with CISOs, Security Leaders, Platform Engineering, DevOps, Software Development, and IT leadership teams.
  • Lead the entire sales process from initial engagement through evaluation, negotiation, and close.
  • Consistently achieve and exceed pipeline generation and revenue targets.
  • Maintain accurate forecasting and opportunity management within CRM systems.
  • Collaborate with marketing, channel, and technical teams to execute regional growth strategies.
  • Represent RapidFort at industry conferences, customer meetings, webinars, and events.
  • Provide market feedback and customer insights to support product and go-to-market initiatives.

Must-Have Qualifications

Minimum 5 years of enterprise cybersecurity sales experience.Proven hunter with a demonstrated track record of generating net-new business and consistently exceeding quota.Experience selling one or more of the following:Software Supply Chain SecurityApplication SecurityCloud SecurityDevSecOpsContainer SecurityCNAPPCSPMVulnerability ManagementRelated enterprise cybersecurity solutionsDemonstrated success engaging CISOs, Security Leaders, Platform Engineering, DevOps, and Software Development teams.Experience managing complex enterprise sales cycles and closing enterprise software opportunities.Strong prospecting, pipeline generation, negotiation, and account acquisition skills.Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.Professional proficiency in English.Authorization to work in the country of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

Existing network of enterprise security and technology decision-makers within the assigned territory.Experience selling to organizations subject to NIS2, DORA, CRA, GDPR, and other European cybersecurity regulations.Understanding of cloud-native technologies, Kubernetes, containers, software development, and software supply chain security.Experience working with channel partners, MSSPs, cloud providers, and technology alliances.Additional European language skills are a plus.

Personal Attributes

Positive, can-do attitude with a strong desire to win.Highly motivated self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.Driven to build pipeline, open doors, and create opportunities where others see obstacles.Resilient and persistent, with the ability to navigate complex and competitive sales cycles.Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and execution.Entrepreneurial mindset with a willingness to roll up your sleeves and get things done.Collaborative team player who works effectively across sales, marketing, channel, and technical teams.Passion for cybersecurity, innovation, and helping customers solve critical business challenges.

Ideal Candidate

You are a self-starter who thrives on building pipeline from scratch, opening new accounts, and winning competitive enterprise opportunities. You are comfortable engaging both executive and technical audiences and can articulate the business, security, and compliance value of modern cybersecurity solutions.

Above all, we are looking for highly driven, entrepreneurial sales professionals with a can-do attitude, a passion for winning, and a proven ability to create opportunities and deliver results in competitive markets.

Locations

We are hiring across multiple European markets and welcome candidates with strong local market knowledge and established enterprise relationships.

Why RapidFort?

  • Join a rapidly growing cybersecurity company addressing one of the industry's most critical challenges.
  • Sell a differentiated platform that continuously eliminates software vulnerabilities rather than simply identifying them.
  • Help organizations achieve cyber resilience and comply with NIS2, DORA, CRA, GDPR, and software supply chain security requirements.
  • Work with innovative technology focused on software supply chain security, compliance, and cyber resilience.
  • Competitive compensation package with uncapped earning potential.
  • Opportunity to influence and shape RapidFort's growth across EMEA.

Equal Opportunity Employer

RapidFort is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. We consider qualified applicants based on merit, qualifications, and business needs, without regard to any protected characteristic under applicable law.

Company at a glance

RapidFort, Inc. is a leading software supply chain security company that provides an innovative platform designed to automatically secure container applications and accelerate compliance processes. The company's comprehensive solution addresses critical cybersecurity challenges by removing up to 95% of Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) from container images without requiring any code changes.

RapidFort's unified platform offers three core capabilities: curated near-zero CVE container images with FIPS 140-3 validation and daily builds, DevTime protection tools that generate Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) and Real Bill of Materials (RBOM) for vulnerability remediation, and RunTime protection that automatically secures unused components and reduces software attack surfaces by 60-90%.

The platform serves organizations seeking to reduce development costs by 10%, accelerate software releases by 2-3 weeks, and achieve faster compliance with FedRAMP, cATO, CMMC, and SOC2 standards. RapidFort's solution integrates seamlessly with existing development workflows and technology stacks, consuming less than 1% system overhead while providing comprehensive security hardening.

Trusted by government agencies including the U.S. Air Force and Space Force, as well as enterprise customers, RapidFort addresses the growing challenge of software supply chain security by eliminating "zombie code" – the 50-90% of unused software components that create unnecessary security risks. The company's approach enables organizations to spend more time building products rather than maintaining and updating dormant code, ultimately strengthening security posture while improving operational efficiency.

Founded2020
Team Size51-200 employees
WorkspaceOn-site
IndustryComputer and Network Security
Location
United States
LinkedInLinkedIn

Top Benefits

  • Competitive Compensation Package
  • Uncapped Earning Potential

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