Full-Time

Federal Civilian Sales Executive

Posted on 8/27/2024

Vectra

Vectra

501-1,000 employees

AI-based network detection and response solutions

Cybersecurity
AI & Machine Learning

Compensation Overview

$177.4k - $343kAnnually

+ Incentive Plan + Employee Equity Plan (Stock Options)

Mid, Senior

Remote in USA

Remote position with a focus on the Washington, D.C. area.

Category
Field Sales
Sales & Account Management
Required Skills
Sales
Communications
Cold Calling
Public Speaking
Salesforce
Marketing
Requirements
  • Minimum 3+ years of Federal Civilian sales experience exceeding quotas selling security, networking, or software solutions.
  • Previous experience in Federal Sales
  • Hunter: you aren't afraid of cold-calling, breaking doors down to talk to the right people, and own early-stage pipeline development.
  • A winner, someone who holds themselves accountable for consistent over-achievement.
  • Successful closing complex Federal sales with multiple buying influences
  • Experience managing and closing software deals of $200K+, as well as high-value transactions above $1m+.
  • Experience establishing and fostering strong relationships with potential partners and customers
  • Ability to demo products, working independently from Sales Engineers in first customer-meetings
  • Strong presentation and communications skills, translating technical features into business-values
  • Experience with Salesforce.com is a plus.
  • Outstanding verbal, written, and presentation skills.
  • Comfortable working in a highly fast paced environment.
  • Experience in consultative security fields; incident response, forensic investigations, threat intelligence, penetration testing, etc.
  • Public speaking experience.
  • Bachelor's degree preferred.
Responsibilities
  • Identify, cultivate, and close new business sales relationships with Federal Civilian accounts at an executive, program manager, SOC teams, and analyst level within the designated territory, with CISO/CIO/CTO/GS/Contractor level contacts.
  • Key focused accounts are Dept of Justice (DOJ), Treasury, State Dept, HHS, VA, Postal
  • Have a disciplined approach to pipeline development through leveraging Direct Customer relationships, FSI's, Marketing, Channel partners, Customers, Sales Development team, and their own ability to prospect organically.
  • We are searching for an entrepreneurial self-starter who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, completing multiple complex tasks simultaneously, and who can use his or her direct sales talent to expand the adoption of Vectra capabilities.
  • Develop an overall account strategy that will lead to a well-executed, team-based selling effort.
  • Team up with your Sales Engineer partner to deliver outstanding product demonstrations and well-executed proof of concepts programs.
  • Build a strong partnership with existing customers that focuses on customer retention, high renewal rates, and expansion within the customer.
  • Effectively forecast monthly/ quarterly revenue and communicate the status of strategic transactions to ensure you never win or lose alone.
  • Strategic management of existing channel partners and the development of new channel partners;
  • Development of strategic business plans for territory quarterly.

Vectra.ai specializes in AI-based network detection and response (NDR) solutions, focusing on real-time security for cloud environments, SaaS platforms, data centers, and enterprise infrastructures. Its main product, the Cognito platform, captures network metadata and uses machine learning to identify and respond to cyber threats, allowing security analysts to conduct thorough investigations and prioritize critical incidents. Vectra.ai differentiates itself from competitors by integrating seamlessly with various security tools, enhancing its threat detection capabilities. The company's goal is to help organizations maintain a strong security posture and effectively manage cyber risks across their entire cloud footprint.

Company Stage

Series F

Total Funding

$342.7M

Headquarters

San Jose, California

Founded

2011

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-2%

1 year growth

-2%

2 year growth

-1%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased demand for AI-driven cybersecurity solutions boosts Vectra's growth potential.
  • Partnerships like Globe Telecom enhance Vectra's collaborative cybersecurity efforts.
  • Vectra's development of new AI agents sets it apart in advanced AI applications.

What critics are saying

  • AI fatigue in Asia Pacific may reduce adoption of Vectra's solutions.
  • Excessive alerts from threat detection tools could impact Vectra's market position.
  • High costs of AI integration may deter potential clients.

What makes Vectra unique

  • Vectra uses AI to detect and stop attackers in real-time.
  • The Cognito platform integrates with various security tools for comprehensive threat detection.
  • Vectra's Attack Signal Intelligence provides actionable insights and prioritizes threats effectively.

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Benefits

Family Medical Leave

Flexible Work Schedule

Remote Work Program

Health Insurance & Wellness Benefits - Dental Benefits, Disability Insurance, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Insurance Benefits, Life Insurance, Vision Benefits

401(K)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Days

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