Lead Enterprise Account Executive- Security- California

Black Duck Software, Inc. helps organizations build secure, high-quality software, minimizing risks while maximizing speed and productivity. Black Duck, a recognized pioneer in application security, provides SAST, SCA, and DAST solutions that enable teams to quickly find and fix vulnerabilities and defects in proprietary code, open source components, and application behavior. With a combination of industry-leading tools, services, and expertise, only Black Duck helps organizations maximize security and quality in DevSecOps and throughout the software development life cycle.

We are seeking a Lead Enterprise Account Executive for the Northern California region to join our team!

Responsibilities

Drive top-line sales revenue in a named list of accounts, as well as a geographic footprint

Adoption of enterprise agreements in the targeted named accounts to ensure long term relationships and maximum contract value

Collaborate with global team members to foster a solid sense of community and information sharing among named accounts

Focus on relationship building with executives

Guide prospects through a methodical sales process to facilitate selection of Black Duck solutions

Ensure customer success

Represent Black Duck at local and/or industry events

Maintain accurate Salesforce information

Travel as necessary to client locations (approximately 50% of time traveling)

Required Skills & Knowledge

Minimum 8 years enterprise software sales experience, particularly in the Northern California region

Proven track record of exceeding software sales revenue targets

Proven ability to sell multiyear enterprise licensing agreements

Proven track record selling six-or-seven figure deals

Has a good business acumen and ability to showcase business value

Ability to negotiate large complex deals

Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with executive selection makers

Excellent critical thinking and problem solving skills

Excellent communications and presentations skills

Preferred Experience

Track record of successfully selling software-based cybersecurity tools into enterprise accounts.

Consistently exceeds financial targets and forecast accuracy

Demonstrated ability to engage CECOs, VPs of Security and Devops in order to align on business outcomes

Global, named or large enterprise account management experience

The base salary range across the U.S. for this role is between $130,700-$196,100. In addition, this role is eligible for commission. Black Duck offers a competitive total rewards package. The actual compensation offered will be based on a number of job-related factors, including location, skills, experience, and education. #LI-SS1

Pay Range

$130,700 - $196,100 USD