AuditBoard

Strategic Account Executive (Northeast) (Remote)

United States

$132,000 – $198,000Compensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Software, Biotechnology, SaaS, Audit, Risk Management, ESG, InfoSecIndustries

Requirements

Candidates must be highly motivated, results-driven, and possess experience in selling software solutions to large publicly traded and private organizations. A proven track record in full-cycle sales, including territory planning, pipeline generation, and closing deals, is essential. Experience in expanding business opportunities through cross-sell/upsell and net new business acquisition is required. The ability to develop multi-year account and territory plans, coupled with tailored strategies to position multi-pillar platform sales, is necessary. Building trusted relationships with CxOs by understanding their priorities and delivering aligned solutions is crucial. Familiarity with working alongside SDRs, Product Solutions (SEs), and Value Architects to achieve sales goals is also important. A willingness to travel up to 25%-30% for client and partner meetings, as well as events and conferences, is expected.

Responsibilities

The Strategic Account Executive will manage and expand relationships with high-revenue clients (>$15B in revenue), focusing on both existing customers and new pursuits. This role involves executing strategic sales motions by working closely with cross-functional teams such as CS, Alliances, Product, and Engineering to align with client business needs. Responsibilities include driving growth and fostering long-term partnerships through new business and high-touch expansions (cross-sell & upsell). The executive will focus on Total Addressable ARR (TAM) and premium support, crafting and executing a solution-centric sales approach. This involves collaborating with advisory firms and key decision-makers to identify and drive impactful integrations. The role also includes identifying prospective customers' pain points, educating them on AuditBoard's value, highlighting differentiators, demonstrating the product, and guiding prospects through the sales process. Additionally, the executive will co-create solutions and business cases to enable stakeholder adoption and advocate for AuditBoard within client organizations.

Skills

Account Management
Sales
Business Development
Client Relationship Management
Cross-selling
Up-selling
Strategic Sales
SaaS Sales

AuditBoard

GRC software for audit and compliance

About AuditBoard

AuditBoard provides Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) software solutions for large enterprises, including many Fortune 500 companies. Its platform automates and manages audit, risk, and compliance programs in real time, enabling teams to collaborate and report from anywhere. The company operates on a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) model, offering specialized modules for different GRC aspects, which simplifies complex tasks and improves efficiency. AuditBoard's goal is to empower organizations to effectively manage their compliance and risk management needs.

Cerritos, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2014Year Founded
$42.4MTotal Funding
BUYOUTCompany Stage
Enterprise Software, Financial ServicesIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Risks

Increased competition from emerging GRC software providers could erode market share.
Rapid technological advancements may require costly updates to remain competitive.
Cybersecurity threats targeting cloud-based platforms could damage reputation and client trust.

Differentiation

AuditBoard offers a fully integrated GRC platform for large enterprises.
The platform provides real-time collaboration and reporting capabilities for remote work environments.
AuditBoard's SaaS model ensures continuous updates and improvements to its software.

Upsides

AuditBoard ranked #1 in enterprise Security Compliance in G2 Winter 2025 Grid Report.
The company was named 'Overall Risk Management Solution of the Year' in 2024.
AuditBoard's new analytics suite enhances data insights for customers.

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