Enterprise Account Executive - Australia

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Sydney, New South Wales
7+ Years Experience
Information Technology • Internet of Things • Security • Software • Cybersecurity
A safer Internet starts with Censys.
The Role
As an Enterprise Account Executive at Censys, you'll be responsible for driving sales in Australia, managing complex deals, and building a sales playbook. You'll collaborate closely with team members to meet revenue goals and maintain a healthy pipeline of opportunities while becoming a product expert.
Summary Generated by Built In

At Censys, our mission is to bring internet visibility and intelligence to the world’s security teams. Our platform not only identifies potential threats, but provides actionable insights and enables proactive defense strategies. Founded by researchers and practitioners, we are deeply committed to the quality, trustworthiness, and transparency of our data and results. As our own strongest critics, we continuously innovate to better understand the Internet and empower our customers with the visibility they need to succeed.

Role Summary:

In this role, you will report to our VP of International Sales. You'll collaborate with a team of expert Sales Engineers, Channel Managers, and Sales Development Reps, dedicated to understanding customers’ business needs and securing their cloud environments. In addition to helping us surpass our revenue goals, you’ll have the responsibility to help build our sales playbook and build upon our current sales process. The right person for this job enjoys the scrappy nature of a startup with ambiguity and constant change, but also wants to help a sales organization and company scale over time.

#TLDR: 

Territory: Australia - Accounts greater than 2,500 employees

Goals: +1M + new business

AE Supporting Resources: SE, SDR, Channel Friendly, Inbound Marketing Leads, Events, Dedicated Sales Enablement and Operations functions, Internal trainings and certifications

Sales Tools: 6Sense, ZoomInfo, Outreach, SalesNavigator, Salesforce, Clari, Gong, Seismic, Lessonly

Team: Reporting to our VP of International Sales, working on a team of experienced AE’s, SE’s, SDR’s and CSMs

Understanding the Business/Press: Series C Announcement,TechCrunch, BankInfo Security, TechRepublic, Help Net (New Product)

Customers: Cisco, Google, Microsoft, Bloomberg, Ebay, ABInBev, Okta, and more!

Why Censys Sticks Out:

  • Humble Brilliance: We celebrate intelligence and foster a culture where tackling cybersecurity challenges is exciting and rewarding.
  • A Mosaic of Minds: Our diverse team brings together various talents and backgrounds, fostering true innovation through diverse perspectives.
  • Thinkers and Tinkerers: At Censys, we encourage questioning the status quo, experimenting, and pushing boundaries to drive breakthroughs.
  • Coffee-Fueled Collaboration: Collaboration is at the heart of our success, fueled by a shared passion for disrupting the cybersecurity scene.
  • Trailblazing Impact: Your innovations at Censys make waves in real-world cybersecurity, shaping the future and leaving a lasting legacy.
  • Life Beyond the Firewall: We prioritize work-life balance and support your well-being inside and outside the office.
  • Empowered Voices: Your voice matters at Censys; we champion an inclusive culture where diverse perspectives drive change.

What You’ll Do:

  • Grow sales in Region
  • Become a resident expert on the Censys products and sell new / existing customers on our our security data and SaaS platform
  • Close large, complex deals involving multiple executive level stakeholders
  • Exceed activity, pipeline and revenue goals on a quarterly basis
  • Develop and maintain a substantial pipeline of qualified opportunities, and consistently maintain an accurate forecast
  • Successfully negotiate win-win agreements based on value selling

What You’ll Bring:

  • University or college degree in Computer Science, Marketing, or an acceptable combination of education and experience
  • 10+ years of software selling experience, preferably in the security industry
  • Experience selling at an early stage company where product(s) are in their infancy where you have ownership in building sales enablement
  • Consistent track record of success around $1M quota
  • Experience managing and closing complex sales-cycles using solution selling techniques Willingness to travel to customer sites as needed
  • Skilled in virtual presentations, online web demos, remote sales processes
  • Proficiency using SalesForce.com
  • Ability to manage a strategic sales cycle

Bonus Points:

  • Understanding of MEDDIC, Force Management or Value Selling

Our target total compensation range for this role is between AU$360,000.00 AUD and AU$400,000.00  AUD + equity.

We are located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, however we are open to hiring this position remote but based in Melbourne, Australia, with travel opportunities to meet customers and connect with colleagues.

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they feel they meet every qualification. At Censys we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace - so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every listed requirement in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be exactly who we need to fill this role or others! 

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Censys is an equal-opportunity employer. 

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The Company
HQ: Ann Arbor, MI
128 Employees
Hybrid Workplace
Year Founded: 2017

What We Do

At Censys we believe that cybersecurity is critical to the future of our global economy. And in order to evolve cybersecurity defenses, both the public and private sector need access to best-in-class intelligence data. By arming our customers with the visibility and insights that they need to protect against critical threats, Censys provides the intelligence needed to bolster cybersecurity capabilities worldwide.

Why Work With Us

We are a rapidly growing cyber security startup based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Our innovation is fueled by the team’s global perspectives and diverse backgrounds. We welcome healthy debate, constructive conversations, and outside-the-box thinking to ensure we are moving fast, learning things, and iterating quickly.

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