Account Executive, Enterprise (Houston)

In this role, you will partner cross-functionally with internal teams to drive net-new and renewal business opportunities with Enterprise accounts in Iowa and Utah, from initial prospecting through negotiation and contract close. This is a quota-carrying role responsible for selling solutions from our entire portfolio. 
 

*We are currently evaluating candidates who live in Houston, TX*
 
About the Team
Led by a Manager in Colorado, the Enterprise team is focused on driving both new revenue and retaining current customers. Our Enterprise team is responsible for prospects and customers that are 1,700+ employees. We provide AEs with access to tools such as LinkedIn Sales Navigator and Gong.
 
About the Role
This role covers Enterprise accounts predominantly in Houston.
 
In this role, you will:

• Meet and exceed your quota by identifying, qualifying and closing new business opportunities at enterprise-level companies
• Creatively source new prospects and thoughtfully position Rapid7's offerings to suit their needs, be a trusted advisor.
• Complete on time renewal contracts with current customers. 
• Stay current on competitor offerings and be able to identify their strengths and vulnerabilities.
• Turn client feedback into actionable strategies to drive new business and influence client choices and advocate for client needs to negotiate win-win solutions.
• Work closely and communicate effectively with various functional teams including Sales Engineering, Sales Operations, Channel and Customer Success to ensure seamless implementation and effective ongoing account growth.
•  Accurately enter, update, and maintain daily activity, forecast and opportunity information in Salesforce.
   

The skills you’ll bring include:

• 5+ years of full cycle sales experience at a software or technology company, cybersecurity highly preferred
• Proven track record of success driving revenue through prospecting, creating new business and sustainably growing existing business.
• Prior experience leveraging channel partners in all aspects of the deal cycle to achieve revenue goals.
• Ability to work well autonomously and under pressure, as well as be highly responsive to clients. Ability to learn, absorb and adapt quickly to ever-changing business priorities.
• Critical thinking in a variety of situations, demonstrating drive, initiative, energy and sense of urgency in acquiring and serving clients.
• We know that the best ideas and solutions come from multi-dimensional teams. That’s because these teams reflect a variety of backgrounds and professional experiences. If you are excited about this role and feel your experience can make an impact, please don’t be shy - apply today.

About Rapid7
Rapid7 (NASDAQ: RPD) helps organizations across the globe protect what matters most so innovation can thrive in an increasingly connected world. Our comprehensive technology, services, and community-focused research simplify the complex for security teams, helping them reduce vulnerabilities, monitor for malicious behavior, be in 10 places at once, and shut down attacks. We’re on a mission to make security solutions easier to use and access so we can bring safety and resilience to more people. 
 
With more than 10,000 customers across 140+ countries, Rapid7 is a leader in cybersecurity that has earned numerous industry accolades and recognition for our technology and culture.
 
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state or local law.