StrongDM

Enterprise Account Executive - West

United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Cybersecurity, Security Software, Privileged Access ManagementIndustries

Job Description

Position Overview

StrongDM is seeking a driven and experienced sales professional to join our team. We are dedicated to our mission: Secure Access, Zero Trust. Our products and solutions are designed to transform how organizations manage privileged access across their critical infrastructure, offering secure, dynamic, and fine-grained control. This focus has resulted in an industry-leading 98% customer retention rate.

Company Values

At StrongDM, our values guide everything we do:

  • We embrace the mission
  • We pursue mastery
  • We win together

These principles define our culture and are what we look for in candidates.

Responsibilities

  • Run a MEDDPIC-oriented sales process to navigate customer stakeholders and create consensus for our solution.
  • Create and execute a territory plan within a designated list of accounts, focusing on companies that fit our Ideal Customer Profile (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.
  • Focus on new customer acquisition and the expansion of StrongDM within existing accounts in your territory.
  • Travel to customers and meet with them both virtually and in-person (approximately 50% of the time).

Requirements

  • Action-oriented and possesses a drive to win.
  • Ability to learn technical concepts and adapt quickly to change.
  • Organized with strong time management skills and clear prioritization of work.
  • Possesses a growth mindset, always seeking improvement.
  • 7+ years of experience selling SaaS solutions.
  • Experience selling to enterprise-level customers in a Security or Infrastructure environment is desirable. Knowledge of DevOps (e.g., Terraform, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines) is advantageous.
  • Ability to navigate difficult and complex sales cycles.
  • Proven ability to multi-thread within an organization and a drive to win new logos and expand relationships in enterprises.
  • Humble and collaborative; we win and fail as a team.

Location

  • Must live in the Pacific Time Zone (PST).

Compensation

  • OTE (On-Target Earnings): $300,000 - $350,000 (50/50 split) + equity.
  • Salary: $300,000 - $350,000 per year.

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.

Employment Type

  • Full-time

Location Type

  • [Information not provided in the original description]

Skills

MEDDPIC
Sales Process
Territory Planning
Customer Acquisition
Account Expansion
Stakeholder Management
Self-sourcing Opportunities
Collaboration with BDRs, SEs, CSM, Product, Leadership

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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