Full-Time

Mid-Market Account Executive

Posted on 11/13/2024

Abnormal Security

Abnormal Security

501-1,000 employees

AI-driven email security against cyber threats

Cybersecurity
AI & Machine Learning

Compensation Overview

$76.5k - $110kAnnually

+ Bonus + Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)

Junior, Mid

Remote in USA

Candidates must be based in Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, or Missouri.

Category
Inside Sales
Sales & Account Management
Required Skills
Sales
Marketing
Requirements
  • Based in Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, or Missouri.
  • Ability to hunt: a disciplined approach to early pipeline development. Comfortable and have demonstrated ability to prospect into enterprise accounts with the ability to leverage/ balance the pillars of demand generation: AE prospecting, Marketing, Channel, and Customer referrals.
  • Good qualifier: Ability to uncover/discover customer problems and pains
  • Good presenter: the ability to present and demonstrate value based off customer pain points.
  • Disciplined in sales methodology / time management: Ability to systematically execute a disciplined sales process that can be repeated in parallel without sacrificing quality
  • Ability to develop and present a business case to a customer showing high ROI across different dimensions to multiple stakeholders
  • Ability to extract, document and organize lessons, knowledge and information about customers
  • Ability to guide internal stakeholders through their own internal buying processes
  • Grit; ability to find success in an early-stage environment without all the resources/teams available to much larger organizations
  • Good understanding of how to leverage other departments including Sales Engineering, Marketing, Product and Customer Success.
  • Cultural fit: VOICE: Velocity to outpace attackers and outpace our competition, Ownership to empower new leaders to step up and take action, Intellectual Honesty to uncover the best ideas and the right actions, Customer Obsession to focus us on what is most valuable, Excellence to achieve our ambition of being the best.
Responsibilities
  • Sell Abnormal security solutions to your defined territory with the goal to overachieve new annual recurring revenue quota
  • Work Mid Market accounts (<3.5k mailbox organizations) from initial conversations through signing a contract and up-selling once they’re a customer.
  • Prospect and generate new business opportunities with Mid Market accounts (<3.5k mailbox organizations) to supply enough pipeline for them to hit sales targets.
  • Work with Customer success to ensure a timely renewal and expansion sale opportunities
  • Be a voice for the customer/prospect with internal teams including Sales Engineering/POV team, Product and Marketing to ensure appropriate prioritization to close more revenue.

Abnormal Security protects organizations from advanced cyber threats, particularly those targeting email communications. The company uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to identify and block risks like phishing, malware, and business email compromise, which often evade traditional security systems. Its services are tailored for large enterprises that need strong security measures to safeguard sensitive information. Abnormal Security differentiates itself by offering a subscription-based model that integrates easily with existing email systems, allowing for quick setup without disrupting business operations. The goal is to provide effective protection against evolving cyber threats while continuously enhancing their technology through ongoing research and development.

Company Stage

Series D

Total Funding

$519.4M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2018

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

28%

1 year growth

62%

2 year growth

56%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Abnormal Security raised $250M in Series D funding, valuing it at $5.1 billion.
  • The company is expanding beyond email to offer cross-platform AI-powered security solutions.
  • Abnormal Security was named a Leader in the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Email Security.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from emerging AI-powered cybersecurity startups like Patlytics.
  • Potential overvaluation concerns with a $5.1 billion valuation may lead to market corrections.
  • The challenge of maintaining rapid growth as the company expands beyond email security.

What makes Abnormal Security unique

  • Abnormal Security uses AI and ML to detect sophisticated email threats.
  • The company models human behavior to prevent account takeovers and financial damage.
  • Abnormal Security integrates seamlessly with existing email systems via API for quick deployment.

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Benefits

Competitive pay and equity

One of the most proven machine learning teams in Silicon Valley

Best-in-class customer traction and growth

Team-wide commitment to excellence, velocity, and customer-focus

Strong growth opportunities and high ownership expectations

Full medical, dental, and vision health insurance benefits

Daily catered lunches and snacks

Generous PTO

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