Crowdstrike

Corporate Account Executive - Africa (Remote, UAE)

United Arab Emirates

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
CybersecurityIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess at least one year of full sales cycle experience, generating net new business for a SaaS, Cloud, and/or Security solution within the South and East Africa region, along with one year of experience carrying a dedicated sales quota and responsibility for the full sales cycle from sourcing to closing. Experience with a consultative sales process and the ability to sell a broad, multi-module solution to mid/enterprise organizations is also required, as is confidence in selling into C-level Executives and/or Evaluator-level Security and IT Leadership.

Responsibilities

The Corporate Account Executive will run a full sales process from prospecting to close, strategize with channel partners to drive net-new business, forecast and report updates to management team through Clari, become an insider within the cybersecurity industry and become an expert of CrowdStrike’s platform, stay well educated and informed about CrowdStrike’s competitive landscape and how to sell the value of our solutions and services when compared to the relevant competitors, and may require modified work hours to accommodate accounts in other time zones, and minimal, but occasional travel for accounts that require a higher touch to achieve closure.

Skills

Full sales cycle
SaaS sales
Cloud solutions
Security solutions
Consultative sales
C-level selling
Prospecting tools (SFDC, Outreach, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, ZoomInfo, cold calling, emailing)

Crowdstrike

Cloud-native endpoint security solutions provider

About Crowdstrike

CrowdStrike specializes in cybersecurity, focusing on protecting businesses from cyber threats through cloud-native endpoint security solutions. Their main product, the Falcon platform, includes services like Falcon Pro, which replaces traditional antivirus with next-generation antivirus that integrates threat intelligence, Falcon Insight for endpoint detection and response, and Falcon Device Control to manage connected devices. Unlike many competitors, CrowdStrike's services are subscription-based, allowing clients to choose different levels of protection based on their needs. The company serves a diverse clientele, including many Fortune 100 companies, and is recognized as a leader in the cybersecurity field, known for its effectiveness in threat detection and response.

Key Metrics

Austin, TexasHeadquarters
2011Year Founded
$468MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Enterprise Software, CybersecurityIndustries
5,001-10,000Employees

Benefits

Competitive Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Remote-friendly culture
Market leader in compensation and equity awards
Competitive vacation and flexible working arrangements
Comprehensive health benefits + 401k plan
Paid Parental Leave, including adoption
Wellness programs
Professional development and mentorship opportunities
Open offices have stocked kitchens, coffee, soda and treats

Risks

Increased competition from companies like Lumos could challenge CrowdStrike's market share.
Recovery from last year's outage may still affect customer trust and future sales.
Pressure to demonstrate ROI by 2025 could challenge CrowdStrike's financial transparency.

Differentiation

CrowdStrike's Falcon platform offers cloud-native endpoint security solutions, a key differentiator.
The company serves 44 of the Fortune 100, showcasing its strong market presence.
CrowdStrike's proactive threat hunting sets it apart in cybersecurity threat detection.

Upsides

Partnership with SonicWall opens new SMB market segment for CrowdStrike.
Recognition as a leader in ransomware prevention boosts CrowdStrike's market credibility.
Gamified learning initiatives help address cybersecurity skills gap, benefiting future talent pipeline.

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