Checkmarx is the enterprise application security leader and the host of Checkmarx One™ — the industry -leading cloud-native AppSec platform that helps enterprises build #DevSecTrust.
Description
Who are we?
Checkmarx is the leader in application security and ensures that enterprises worldwide can secure their application development from code to cloud. Our consolidated platform and services address the needs of enterprises by improving security and reducing TCO, while simultaneously building trust between AppSec, developers, and CISOs. At Checkmarx, we believe it’s not just about finding risk, but remediating it across the entire application footprint and software supply chain with one seamless process for all relevant stakeholders.
We are honored to serve more than 1,800 customers, which includes 40 percent of all Fortune 100 companies including Siemens, Airbus, SalesForce, Stellantis, Adidas, Wal-Mart and Sanofi.
What are we looking for?
Checkmarx is seeking a talented Strategic Account Manager to support our Sales activities. As a Strategic Account Manager for one of the most innovative and forward-thinking application security solution providers, you will fill a critical role by successfully managing, orchestrating, and sourcing accounts and prospects and have a significant impact on our revenue. In this role, you will manage multiple sales opportunities and strategic accounts in your assigned region as we grow our business in the US. This is a rare opportunity to showcase your skills, and your sales prowess and professionalism will be rewarded with uncapped earnings. We are looking for a self-motivated individual who is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
The ideal candidate will live in the Chicago metro area covering customers in Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa.
How will you make an impact?
In this role, you will identify, develop, and manage multiple sales opportunities and strategic accounts in your assigned region as we grow our business in West Cost
You will identify customers’ pain points and build solutions that address their business requirements.
- Solving customer’s business and technical problems leveraging a proven value selling methodology (example: MEDDIC)
- Develop comprehensive sales and business plans within the specific accounts
- Manage expectations through routine and thorough contact and communication with target markets
- Develop and employ engaging and penetrating discovery processes to flush out account opportunities
- Establish "trusted partner" relationship with target markets
- Solicit and accurately define account vision and technology expectation
- Coordinate/utilize internal resources to broaden and deepen account relationships
- Work with management to develop compelling proposals and contracts on a timely basis
- Develop deep personal expertise and understanding of company solutions
- Identify opportunities for new solutions or project approaches for each target account
- Identify and recommend effective solutions, processes, and techniques to accounts
- Stay current on industry trends and new or innovative approaches and incorporates them into solutions
- Prepare engaging account presentations to create demand and expand account penetration
- Maintain timely and accurate account documentation in Salesforce.com
- Participate in selected industry activities, organizations, and tradeshows as assigned
- Communicate account issues accurately and timely and ensure prompt resolution
- Follow up with accounts, formally and informally, to measure satisfaction level
- Demo and Close target Clients on appropriate solutions
Requirements
Required qualifications:
- Over 5 years of experience in direct and/or indirect sales
- Proven, successful track record of generating revenue and closing business (consistent track record; making presidents club)
- Vast Experience in MEDDIC/MEDDPIC selling methodology, revenue strategy, qualification process value pyramid etc.
- Significant technology aptitude and demonstrated competence in MS Office, CRM, and SFA tools
- Proficient with online applications such as SFDC, LinkedIn, ZOOM, TEAMS
- Experience selling security software a plus
- Relish the challenge of assisting clients in solving critical business challenges.
- Understand that Agile approaches are a way of life. Success and failures are mutually inclusive learning opportunities.
- Sales Hunter at heart. Forward-looking, honest, and pragmatic.
- Travel within the region is required as and when needed.
Additional advantage qualifications:
- Experience in sales for Software security or Developer Tooling is an advantage.
- Cyber security background
- Experience in working for a company before an IPO or Acquisition
What we have to offer
Checkmarx offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, competitive compensation, great work-life balance, as well as great benefits and perks throughout the year. Checkmarx is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. Checkmarx will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening.