Key Account Director

Darktrace has more than 2,500 employees located globally. Founded by mathematicians and cyber defence experts in 2013, Darktrace is a global leader in cyber security AI, delivering complete AI-powered solutions in its mission to free the world of cyber disruption.

For over a decade, Darktrace has pioneered a proactive, AI-native approach to security. Our roots lie deep in innovation. The Darktrace AI Research Centre based in Cambridge, UK, has conducted research establishing new thresholds in cybersecurity, with technology innovations backed by over 200 patents and pending applications.

Today, Darktrace is a global leader in cybersecurity AI, delivering the essential cybersecurity platform to protect organisations today and for an ever-changing future.

Focusing on strategic accounts, comprising of the Global 500, you will work as an Individual Contributor with your supporting team to identify opportunities, map accounts, and expand key stakeholder relationships to successfully meet your sales targets. This is a closing role, and is therefore responsible for the entire sales cycle, including the revenue attributed to winning new customers.

The team comprises of experienced sales professionals, each with experience of working with strategic opportunities across the industry. As a Key Account Director you will report directly to the senior leadership team.

What will I be doing :

• Working closely with dedicated BDR team to identify opportunities,
• Attending meetings to present Darktrace and discuss Cyber challenges / priorities with strategic scale opportunities,
• Taking the lead in running projects (POCs) with strategic scale opportunities,
• Running commercial negotiations,
• Working closely with dedicated Subject Matter Experts to address complicated use-cases,
• Mapping key accounts and developing strategic relationships with executive stakeholders (C-Level and below).

What experience do I need :

This position requires an individual with a proven track record of full-cycle sales success, in large-scale cybersecurity deals at a strategic level. The successful candidate will bring a wealth of experience in closing deals with large enterprise customers and the ability to leverage your existing network in developing your client base within the first 6 - 9 months. Given the complexity of the work you'll have excellent communication skills allowing you to co-ordinate with multi-disciplinary teams. We are looking for someone who can hunt for new business and build rapport with senior key decision makers.

Benefits we offer :

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