SailPoint

Enterprise Account Executive

Michigan, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Identity Security, SaaS, Cybersecurity, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries

Sales Executive

Position Overview

SailPoint is the leader in identity security for the modern enterprise, leveraging AI and machine learning to provide central control for risk management. As a high-growth SaaS organization recognized by Gartner, SailPoint offers a unique multi-tenant, microservices-built SaaS IGA solution and an AI/ML-powered Identity Security platform. We empower organizations to understand their data, its location, and who has access, thereby accelerating digital transformation and reducing risk. SailPoint has been voted a "best place to work" for 10 consecutive years.

Employment Type

Full-time

Location Type

Not specified

Salary

Not specified

Responsibilities

As an Enterprise Sales Representative, you will be responsible for selling our IGA Solution Suite to organizations with revenues between $2-$5 billion. Key responsibilities include:

  • Navigating multinational accounts, typically engaging with C-level executives.
  • Utilizing previous experience in SaaS, Cyber-sec, or IAM/IGA to negotiate high-value contracts within a lengthy sales cycle.
  • Applying the Challenger sales methodology to achieve quota by engaging with approximately 30-35 target customers.
  • Managing a sales motion that involves a significant number of Proofs of Concept (POCs), Business Value Assessments (BVAs), and Requests for Proposals (RFPs).
  • Selling directly to end-users and leveraging the support of influential channel partners, including Global System Integrators (GSIs) like Deloitte, PwC, EY, and KPMG.
  • Gaining a thorough understanding of prospective clients' businesses, industries, and IT initiatives.
  • Identifying business drivers and needs that SailPoint can address.
  • Developing compelling business value propositions for SailPoint's solutions.
  • Closing business and developing trusted relationships with senior-level decision-makers and key buyers within named accounts and partners.

Path to Success

First Month Milestones:

  • Establish an internal network and lead interlock meetings with virtual teams and key stakeholders.
  • Schedule weekly 1:1 meetings with your Manager, including a TAM review agenda.
  • Meet with your assigned buddy at least once a week.
  • Demonstrate understanding of financial terms and how SailPoint measures financial success.
  • Familiarize yourself with SailPoint's acronyms and technical terms to actively participate in meetings.
  • Understand your department's, team's, and your role's strategic objectives.
  • Achieve the "Bosun" enablement badge.

Second Month Milestones:

  • Sort TAM accounts into sales priority order and reset/clean the pipeline.
  • Assign dollar amounts to all "A" accounts and make introductions.
  • Develop, present, and receive sign-off from Sales Management on your territory plan.
  • Create a stakeholder map for key partners influencing your "A" accounts and devise engagement strategies.
  • Present your pipeline growth plan to Management.
  • Maintain SFDC hygiene with regular, accurate activity and updates.
  • Complete the Crew Member Value Proposition Tool and discuss it with your manager.

Company Information

SailPoint is the leader in Identity Security for the modern enterprise. We harness the power of AI and machine learning to deliver the central control point for risk management. Our global presence continues to grow, creating opportunities for top sales professionals to join our awesome culture. We are a Gartner top-right, high-growth Identity Security SaaS organization, uniquely positioned with a multi-tenant, microservices-built SaaS IGA solution and an AI/ML Identity Security platform. Our employees have voted us "best places to work" for 10 years in a row.

Skills

SaaS Sales
Cybersecurity Sales
Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Identity Governance and Administration (IGA)
Enterprise Sales
Challenger Sales Methodology
C-level Negotiation
Channel Partner Management
Account Management
Risk Management
AI/Machine Learning

SailPoint

Provides identity security solutions for enterprises

About SailPoint

SailPoint provides identity security solutions that help organizations manage and protect digital identities. Its main products, including IdentityIQ, IdentityNow, and File Access Manager, assist businesses in ensuring compliance with regulations, reducing risks, and controlling access to sensitive information. These products work by giving organizations visibility into who has access to what data, allowing them to manage permissions effectively. SailPoint stands out from competitors by utilizing advanced technologies like artificial intelligence and machine learning to enhance its identity governance capabilities. The company's goal is to be a trusted partner for enterprises in navigating the complexities of identity security, ensuring that they can securely manage access to their critical information.

Austin, TexasHeadquarters
2004Year Founded
$20.7MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Cybersecurity, AI & Machine LearningIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Risks

Emerging identity management startups increase competition, potentially eroding market share.
Rapid technological changes may outpace SailPoint's innovation, risking solution obsolescence.
Integration challenges with acquisitions like SecZetta may disrupt services or misalign strategies.

Differentiation

SailPoint specializes in managing and securing digital identities for enterprises.
The company leverages AI and machine learning to enhance identity security solutions.
SailPoint's IdentityIQ provides visibility and control over user access.

Upsides

Growing demand for remote work security boosts SailPoint's remote access management features.
Rising adoption of AI-driven identity analytics aligns with SailPoint's AI capabilities.
Increased regulatory requirements drive demand for SailPoint's identity governance solutions.

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