Account Executive- Core Acquisition

Job Summary

As a Core Account Executive (Acquisition), you will be responsible for driving net-new business within a defined territory. Your primary focus will be hunting new logos, expanding market share, and maximizing revenue growth. This role focuses on accounts up to $1B in size, with responsibility for managing and closing new customers. It requires a self-starter with strong sales acumen, capable of positioning Darktrace solutions to C-level executives and security professionals.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Drive new business acquisition by identifying and closing net-new logo opportunities within your assigned territory.
• Develop and execute strategic sales plans to expand market presence and exceed revenue targets.
• Self-generate leads through targeted outreach, networking, and leveraging marketing and inside sales support.
• Engage and present Darktrace’s cybersecurity solutions to key stakeholders, including CISOs, IT leaders, and security professionals.
• Own the sales cycle end-to-end, from prospecting and qualifying leads to negotiating and closing deals.
• Upsell and expand within accounts by identifying additional opportunities for Darktrace’s solutions.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with technical teams, including Solutions Engineers, Technical Account Managers, and Cyber Threat Analysts, to deliver tailored demos and Proof of Values (POVs).
• Maintain accurate pipeline management using CRM tools and provide regular sales forecasts.

Experience & Qualifications

• Proven success in full-cycle B2B new business sales, with a strong track record of closing net-new logos.
• Demonstrated ability to build pipeline from scratch, prospect into cold accounts, and sustain activity regardless of short-term results.
• Experience selling into organizations (≤ $1B revenue) with an understanding of their buying dynamics and constraints.
• Strong discovery and value-selling skills, with the ability to ask insightful questions, uncover customer priorities, and align solutions to business outcomes.
• Able to establish executive-level credibility early, communicating effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Solid judgment and discipline, including pipeline management, forecasting, and deal qualification.
• Working knowledge of cybersecurity, SaaS, or technical solutions, with the ability to position offerings within a broader ecosystem.
• Strong collaboration skills, with experience working across cross-functional teams and partner channels.

Compensation

Compensation range: $110,000 - $145,000 OTC varies on experience

Benefits

• 100% medical, dental and vision insurance, plus dependents
• Paid parental leave
• Pet insurance
• Discount
• Life insurance
• Commuter benefits
• 401(k)
• Employee Assistance Program

Darktrace is an Equal Opportunity Employer