Full-Time

Account Executive

Posted on 5/27/2025

Ghost Security

Ghost Security

11-50 employees

AI-driven platform securing applications and APIs

Compensation Overview

$240k - $280k/yr

Austin, TX, USA

In Person

Category
Sales & Account Management (1)
Required Skills
Lead Generation
Forecasting
Hubspot
Salesforce
Requirements
  • 5+ years of experience in B2B sales, preferably within the cybersecurity or technology industry.
  • Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets and driving revenue growth.
  • Strong understanding of the sales process and ability to manage complex sales cycles.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
  • Proficiency with CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot) and sales enablement tools.
  • Ability to work independently in a remote environment while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
Responsibilities
  • Identify and pursue new business opportunities to drive revenue growth.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with prospective and existing customers.
  • Manage the entire sales cycle from prospecting to closing, ensuring a seamless customer experience.
  • Collaborate with the marketing team to align on lead generation efforts and follow up on inbound leads.
  • Conduct product demonstrations and deliver compelling sales presentations tailored to client needs.
  • Negotiate contracts and pricing to meet both client needs and company goals.
  • Provide accurate sales forecasts and regularly update the CRM system with prospect and customer information.
  • Stay informed about industry trends, competitive landscape, and emerging cybersecurity threats.
  • Partner with the customer success team to ensure smooth onboarding and ongoing client satisfaction.
  • Represent Ghost Security at industry events, conferences, and customer meetings.
Desired Qualifications
  • Knowledge of the cybersecurity landscape and industry trends is a plus.

Ghost.Security provides an AI-powered platform focused on protecting applications and APIs. It uses machine learning to identify, prioritize, and eliminate threats to clients’ apps and APIs. The product works by continuously analyzing an organization’s software surface, surfacing only the most relevant threats and reducing noise so analysts don’t have to sift through大量 data and alerts. The platform is offered on a subscription/licensing model for businesses of all sizes. What sets Ghost.Security apart is its emphasis on threat prioritization and reduction of alert fatigue, tailoring security to the specific application and API surface rather than simply generating broad warnings. High-profile endorsements from industry leaders add credibility to its approach. The company’s goal is to simplify and scale secure software by providing an efficient, easy-to-use solution that saves time and resources while improving protection across diverse industries.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

Early VC

Total Funding

$15M

Headquarters

null

Founded

2022

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • API vulnerability market accelerating as attackers shift from web to infrastructure.
  • Enterprise demand for compliance monitoring and real-time misconfiguration detection growing.
  • Agentic AI capabilities position Ghost ahead in emerging non-human API security threats.

What critics are saying

  • Vercara's UltraAPI suite with Cequence backend captures enterprise compliance-heavy segments.
  • No funding announcements since August 2022 limits competitive spending against well-capitalized rivals.
  • Stagnant product updates since May 2024 Phantasm launch risks client churn as threats evolve.

What makes Ghost Security unique

  • AI-driven platform discovers rogue, zombie, and shadow APIs competitors miss.
  • Phantasm curated threat intelligence feed targets API attacks with application-specific context.
  • Runtime vulnerability assessment prioritizes critical risks by impact and exposure automatically.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Wellness Program

Remote Work Options

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Home Office Stipend

Stock Options

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

-7%

2 year growth

-10%
IT Security News
Mar 19th, 2026
Your APIs are under siege, and attackers are just getting warmed up.

Your APIs are under siege, and attackers are just getting warmed up. 2026-03-19 07:03 Read the original article: Data breach response Ghost Security announced the early access availability of Phantasm, application-specific threat intelligence poised to fill a large gap that currently exists in both threat intelligence and application security. Developed by a team of industry experts from Ghost Labs, the research and development arm of Ghost Security, Phantasm is the curated... May 8, 2024 Vercara has launched UltraAPI, a product suite that protects APIs and web applications from malicious bots and fraudulent activity while ensuring regulatory compliance. Powered by Cequence Security UltraAPI helps organizations protect applications and APIs against cyber threats via three core offerings: UltraAPI Discover, UltraAPI Comply and UltraAPI Bot Manager. Applications... March 26, 2024 Attackers have a new favorite playground, and it's not where many security teams are looking. According to fresh data from Bugcrowd, vulnerabilities in hardware and APIs are climbing fast, even as website flaws hold steady. The shift shows how attackers are adapting to infrastructure, going after the hidden systems that... September 24, 2025

Business Wire
May 7th, 2024
Ghost Security Announces The Worlds First Curated Threat Intelligence Feed Of Targeted Api Attacks

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ghost Security, a leading provider of modern application and API security solutions, is proud to announce the early access availability of Phantasm, application-specific threat intelligence poised to fill a large gap that currently exists in both threat intelligence and application security. Developed by a team of industry experts from Ghost Labs, the research and development arm of Ghost Security, Phantasm is the world's first curated threat intelligence feed dedicated to detecting attackers targeting APIs and modern web applications, enabling users to rapidly identify and stop application attacks. "By focusing on targeted API attacks, we're addressing a critical hole in threat detection and providing organizations with the proactive defense they need to safeguard their application infrastructure," says Greg Martin, CEO of Ghost Security

Ghost Security
Jan 12th, 2024
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VMblog
Aug 8th, 2023
Ghost Security launches flagship product to simplify application Security in the cloud : @vmblog

Ghost Security launches flagship product to simplify application Security in the cloud : @vmblog.

FinTech Global
Aug 5th, 2022
Ghost Security Emerges From Shadows After $15M Funding Round

US-based application security platform Ghost Security has closed a $15m funding round as it emerges out of stealth. Capital came from 468 Capital, DNX Ventures, Munich Re Ventures, Tau Ventures and Secure Octane

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