StrongDM

Enterprise Account Executive - Chicago

United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Cybersecurity, Security Software, IT SecurityIndustries

Job Description: Sales Executive

Salary: $300,000 - $350,000 a year

Location Type: [Not Specified]

Employment Type: Full-time


Position Overview

StrongDM is driven by a clear mission: Secure Access, Zero Trust. We design products and solutions that reflect this commitment, transforming the way organizations manage privileged access across their critical infrastructure. By leading with Zero Trust Privileged Access Management (PAM), we help our customers achieve secure, dynamic, and fine-grained control over access to their most sensitive resources. This focus on security has earned us an industry-leading 98% customer retention rate. Once a customer, forever a fan. That's our goal.

When you work at StrongDM, you join a team committed to solving today’s security challenges with technology that works and customers who trust us to protect their most critical assets. If you ask anyone at StrongDM, you’ll find that our values truly guide everything we do—from how we innovate to how we treat each other. These values are the foundation of our culture and define who we are as a company. We embrace the mission, pursue mastery, and win together. These are the principles we embody as an organization. They influence how we work as individuals and teams, and what we look for in candidates who join us.


Responsibilities

  • Run a MEDDPIC-oriented sales process to navigate customer stakeholders and create consensus for our best-in-class solution.
  • Create and execute on a territory plan within a designated list of accounts, focused on companies that fit our ICP.
  • Demonstrate a strong hunter mentality and focus on self-sourced opportunities to drive diverse pipeline generation.
  • Partner with internal resources (BDRs, SEs, CSM, Product and Leadership) to develop your territory and win deals.
  • Apply a strong focus on new customer acquisition plus the expansion of StrongDM in those accounts already in your territory.
  • Travel to customers and meet with customers both virtually and in-person (travel needed approximately 50% of the time).

Requirements

  • Action-oriented and finds a way to win.
  • Ability to learn technical concepts and adapt quickly to change.
  • Organized, with strong time management skills and clear prioritization of work.
  • Has a growth mindset, always looking for ways to improve.
  • 7+ years of experience selling SaaS solutions.
  • Experience selling to enterprise-level customers in a Security or Infrastructure environment is desirable (knowledge of DevOps (i.e. Terraform, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, etc.) is advantageous).
  • Can navigate difficult/complex sales cycles.
  • Ability to multi-thread within an organization - a drive to win new logos and expand relationships in enterprises.
  • Humble and collaborative. We win and fail as a team!
  • Must live in one of the following states: IL, WI, or MN.

Compensation

  • OTE (On-Target Earnings): $300K - $350K (50/50 split) + equity.

Company-Sponsored Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance (free to employees and dependents).
  • 401k, HSA, FSA, short/long-term disability coverage, life insurance.
  • 6 weeks of combined accrued vacation + sick time.
  • Volunteer days + standard holidays.
  • 24 weeks paid parental leave for everyone + 1 month transition time back + childcare stipend for the first year.
  • Generous monthly and annual stipend for internet + home office.

Company Information

StrongDM is committed to securing access and embracing Zero Trust principles. We are proud of our industry-leading 98% customer retention rate and our values-driven culture that emphasizes embracing the mission, pursuing mastery, and winning together.

Skills

MEDDPIC
Sales Process
Territory Planning
Customer Acquisition
Account Expansion
Stakeholder Management
Self-sourcing
Collaboration

StrongDM

Provides secure privileged access management

About StrongDM

StrongDM provides secure privileged access to a company's infrastructure, covering both on-premises and cloud-based systems. Its platform simplifies access while minimizing risk, catering to businesses of all sizes in data-sensitive markets. The service operates on principles like Zero Standing Privileges and Just-in-Time access, ensuring that access is granted only when necessary and tailored to individual roles. This dynamic approach enhances security and streamlines the user experience, allowing employees to access resources instantly based on their specific needs. StrongDM's platform integrates seamlessly with various systems, from legacy databases to modern cloud tools, without requiring additional training. Unlike traditional solutions such as VPNs and jump boxes, StrongDM offers secure access from anywhere based on user identity, helping companies achieve Zero Trust security goals while maintaining an auditable access history for compliance.

Burlingame, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2015Year Founded
$107MTotal Funding
SERIES_CCompany Stage
Enterprise Software, CybersecurityIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

❤️ 100% remote permanently
🌴 7 weeks of accrued PTO + sick leave
👶 24 WEEKS of paid Parental leave (either parent)
👩‍⚕️100% employer paid insurance premiums (you + spouse + dependents)
📈Front-loaded equity
💰401k
💵$2500 to build a home office, plus a monthly $100 internet reimbursement
😋 Work/life balance (we’re serious about this)

Risks

Emerging competitors like Securily may challenge StrongDM's market position.
Expansion into EMEA and APAC may face regulatory and compliance challenges.
Integration of advanced security features may lead to technical challenges or delays.

Differentiation

StrongDM uses a zero-trust approach for secure access to critical infrastructure.
The platform eliminates shared credentials with Zero Standing Privileges and Just-in-Time access.
StrongDM integrates with major tech companies, enhancing service offerings and customer reach.

Upsides

StrongDM raised $34 million to expand into EMEA and APAC regions.
Increased demand for zero-trust solutions offers market expansion opportunities for StrongDM.
Integration with Google, Okta, AWS, and Splunk enhances StrongDM's platform capabilities.

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