Enterprise Account Executive (Remote)

About the role

We believe in the power and joy of learning. At Cengage, our employees have a direct impact in helping students around the world discover the power and joy of learning. We are bonded by our shared purpose – driving innovation that helps millions of learners improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education.

Cengage Work helps learners gain the skills they need to succeed in today’s job market. Through flexible, affordable online courses and career-focused training programs, Cengage Work supports individuals, institutions and employers in preparing for high-demand fields like allied health, cybersecurity, manufacturing, skilled trades and beauty education.

Responsibilities

• Manage new business acquisition within the designated enterprise territory, focusing on large, strategic accounts (2,000+ employees)
• Develop and complete account penetration strategies to break into net-new organizations and expand market presence
• Build and manage a robust pipeline of high-value opportunities through proactive prospecting (cold outreach, executive engagement, networking, and industry events)
• Identify and engage key collaborators, including CISO, CIO, CTO, and other senior security and IT leaders
• Lead complex, multi-stakeholder sales cycles from initial engagement through negotiation and close
• Position and articulate the value of InfoSec solutions in the context of business risk, compliance, and organizational resilience
• Drive deal strategy, including competitive positioning, pricing, and contract negotiations in alignment with company guidelines
• Maintain accurate pipeline management and forecasting, with clear access to deal progression and risk

Requirements

• More than three years in B2B sales, emphasizing the generation of new business or growth of existing accounts
• Experience selling cybersecurity, SaaS, or enterprise technology solutions preferred
• Experience engaging and influencing senior collaborators, including C-level executives (CISO, CIO, CTO)
• Strong understanding of complex sales cycles and ability to manage multiple opportunities simultaneously
• Demonstrated ability to meet or exceed sales quotas in a high-growth environment
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Experience with CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce) and sales engagement platforms
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred

Pay

The full base pay range for this position is $40.00 - $48.00 USD. Individual base pay will vary based on work schedule, qualifications, experience, internal equity, and geographic location. Sales roles often incorporate a significant incentive compensation program beyond this base pay range.