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Account Executive, SLED West

Gem

Chicago, ILFull-time$166–190K/yrPosted 2w agoVerified open 3 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$166–190K/yr
Location
Chicago, IL
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

Job overview

Gem is hiring an Account Executive, SLED West. The Account Executive will partner with the Regional Sales Director to drive SaaS and security solution sales to state, local and education customers, building executive relationships, managing pipelines, and collaborating across product and partner teams to meet quarterly quotas.

Key focus areas include Demonstrate intimate understanding of Wiz Cloud Security Solutions and their value to state, local and education customers, Position and advise CISO level executives with industry point‑of‑view business insights, and Develop and close business to consistently meet or exceed quarterly sales quotas.

Successful candidates bring 7+ Years SaaS Security Sales Experience, SLED Sales Experience, and C-Level Executive Sales Experience. Important skills include Customer Relationship Management, Forecasting, Consultative Selling, Project Collaboration, Market Analysis, and Wiz Cloud Security Solutions. Preferred (not required): Active Listening, Adaptability, Consistent Target Achievement, and Partner Ecosystem Alignment.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Customer Relationship ManagementForecastingConsultative SellingProject CollaborationMarket AnalysisWiz Cloud Security SolutionsPositioning to CISO Level ExecutivesIndustry Point-of-View Business InsightsBuilding Executive RelationshipsMeeting Sales QuotasAligning With Partner EcosystemAccurate Pipeline ManagementExpert-Level ForecastingBuilding Effective Working RelationshipsProcess-OrientedDetail-OrientedSFDC Accounts UpdatingProviding Consulting and Professional AdviceListening to CustomersAdjusting Based on Customer NeedsPivoting in MeetingsTeam PlayerHitting Target Year After YearSalesforceConsultingC-Level Executive EngagementPipeline ManagementCollaborationActive ListeningAdaptabilityConsistent Target AchievementPartner Ecosystem AlignmentSaaSSecurity SolutionsListeningPivot in MeetingsRelationship BuildingProfessional AdviceTarget AchievementHyper‑Growth ExperienceWiz Cloud Security Solutions KnowledgeSaaS Security Solutions SellingSalesforce (SFDC) Account ManagementConsulting and Professional AdviceExecutive Relationship BuildingAdaptability in MeetingsQuota AttainmentSFDC AccountsSaaS Security SolutionsCISO Level Executive AdvisingProcess and Detail OrientedListening to the CustomerCross Functional Relationship Building

Qualifications

7+ Years Selling SaaS Security Solutions to SLEDExperience in SLED Sales and Selling to C Level ExecutivesMust Meet EAR Part 772Must Meet ITAR 120.15 Definition of a U S PersonMust Reside in Contiguous United StatesLegal Right to Work Without Visa Sponsorship

Full job description

Come join the organization that is redefining security for the AI era. As one of the fastest-growing startups ever, we enable teams to secure cloud and AI applications by connecting code, cloud, and runtime into a single shared context. Trusted by security teams all over the world, we have a proven track record of success and a culture that values world-class talent. Not to mention, we're now powered by Google , meaning we offer our customers an AI-powered platform that harnesses Google’s Threat Intelligence and Security Operations to better detect, prevent, and respond to threats across all environments, allowing for further innovation.

Our Wizards from all over the globe work together to protect the infrastructure of our customers, including over 65% of the Fortune 100, who trust us to scan and secure over 230 billion files daily. We’re honored to be a leading player in a massive and growing market, and we continue to look for exceptional Wizards who are eager to make a significant impact on our team. At Wiz, you’ll have the freedom to think creatively, dream big, and use your full range of skills to contribute to our momentous growth. Come join our team and help us create secure cloud environments that allow even the best companies to move faster, all while having some fun!

About the job

In this role, you will report to the Regional Sales Director, SLED. You will work alongside a team of Wizards that focus on our customer's business needs. Our priority is building a secure infrastructure for their cloud environments. We do that by learning their business. We ask questions. We listen. We help educate.

Responsibilities

  • Demonstrate an intimate understanding of Wiz Cloud Security Solutions and their value to state, local and education.

  • Demonstrate ability to position and advise to CISO level executives with industry Point-of-View business insights; Continue to listen, build, and grow executive relationships with customers.

  • Develop and close business to consistently meet or exceed quarterly sales quotas, in a way that reflects Wiz values.

  • Align with Wiz partner ecosystem to optimize market opportunity.

  • Maintain accurate pipeline management with expert-level forecasting.

  • Build effective working relationships with Solutions Engineering, Customer Success, Product, Marketing, Delivery, and Executive teams to ensure strategy alignment and achieve company objectives.

Minimum qualifications

  • Minimum 7 years selling SaaS/Security solutions to SLED.

  • Experience in SLED sales and selling to C-level executives.

  • Process and detail-oriented. Do well at updating your SFDC accounts.

  • Able to provide consulting and professional advice.

  • Team player - selling is a team sport.

Preferred qualifications

  • Good standing relationships with previous sales operation teams.

  • You listen to the customer and adjust based on their needs.

  • Able to pivot in a meeting vs. sticking to a script.

  • Able to hit target year after year.

  • Hyper-growth experience.

C andidates must meet EAR part 772 and ITAR 120.15 definition of a U.S. person (Any individual who is granted U.S. citizenship; or any individual who is granted U.S. permanent residence (green card holder); or any individual who is granted status as a “protected person”) and that t hey re side in the contiguous United States.

Compensation + Benefits

Compensation for this full-time position includes base salary + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google .

The US base salary range for this full-time position is listed below.

US Base Pay Range $166,000 — $190,000 USD Applicants must have the legal right to work in the country where the position is based, without the need for visa sponsorship. This role does not offer visa sponsorship .

Wiz is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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