Corporate Account Executive at Crowdstrike

Tokyo, Japan

Crowdstrike Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
CybersecurityIndustries

Requirements

  • Excellent cold calling, presentation and persuasion skills
  • Proven ability to sell a complex sophisticated product/solution to organizations, covering all levels from C-level Executives down
  • Challenger mentality to change the status quo by leading and influencing prospects in a positive way to adopt a better approach to security
  • Hunger and a burning desire to drive success in a hyper growth environment
  • Able to leverage and master available tools and assets to scale up sales results (e.g., virtual platforms, selling and prospecting tools, channel partners)
  • Track record of exceeding expectations in an individually focused, quota carrying role
  • Strong presentation skills and customer handling skills
  • Open minded, focused on constant self-improvement and able to learn new business and technical concepts quickly
  • Competitive nature, but also a collaborative team player
  • Persistent – Doesn’t stop at “no”. Believes they can overcome
  • Coachable - Seeks help; knows how to get help, when to ask for it and what situations call for it
  • Charismatic - knows how to use it
  • Sharp/Quick Witted - thinks on their feet. Flexibility to handle a curveball
  • Creative – Can think outside the box (when appropriate)
  • Motivated - to learn, to succeed, to win, to grow
  • Aptitude - Able to learn and implement new

Responsibilities

  • Identify and actively acquire new logos in the assigned territory
  • Run a sophisticated Value Selling Process from Prospecting to Closure
  • Collaborate with the team, including Sales Engineers (SEs), Marketing and Channel Partners to devise and execute account strategies and plans
  • Maintain accurate and timely forecast and updates to management team
  • Provide exceptional and high touch customer service, including escalation and coordination of support issues as needed
  • Become an insider within the Cyber Security Industry and become an expert of CrowdStrike products and services
  • Stay well educated and informed as to the CrowdStrike competitive landscape and how to sell the value of our solutions and services when compared to the relevant competitors in the Modern Endpoint Protection market space
  • Be a go-getter that sets sights above and beyond to exceed established targets and quotas
  • 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

Value Selling
Prospecting
Account Strategy
Forecasting
Sales Engineering Collaboration
Channel Partnerships
Territory Management
New Business Acquisition

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.

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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