Full-Time

Account Manager 2

Enterprise

Posted on 1/18/2025

Drata

Drata

501-1,000 employees

Automates security and compliance monitoring

Enterprise Software
Cybersecurity

Compensation Overview

$136.2k - $210.2kAnnually

+ Variable Compensation + Stock Options

Senior

Remote in USA

Flexible hours and $1,000 annually for home office expenses.

Category
Strategic Account Management
Sales & Account Management
Required Skills
Product Management
Marketing
Customer Service
Requirements
  • 5+ years demonstrated success in an Account Management capacity with a strong focus on negotiating services contracts or relevant SaaS sales experience
  • Experience in technology, preferably CRM or SaaS
  • Ability to work independently within assigned scope and to identify areas of process improvement and efficiency
  • Excellent customer management skills; including sales, account management, and customer service
  • Strong ability to negotiate, discuss value and understand client needs
  • Excellent executive presence and communication skills
  • Proactive approach with strong attention to detail and organization
  • Team player with a track record of building positive relationships with peers and others within a company
Responsibilities
  • You will be responsible for owning the commercial relationship with a number of Enterprise Drata customers
  • Maximize account growth and mitigate risk by playing a central role on the account team
  • Based on existing framework, develop and execute win/win negotiation strategies for account contract renewals that improve contract value while protecting and enhancing the customer relationship
  • Create, manage and close upsell/cross-sell opportunities on and off cycle
  • Identify customer requirements, uncover roadblocks, and demonstrate strong account management capabilities to secure renewals and drive expansion
  • Drive strong internal collaboration with Customer Success, Solution Architects, Marketing and Product as the quarterback of the account team
  • Provide executive management with complete visibility to renewal & customer expansion, soliciting executive involvement as required
  • Communicate risk clearly and take the lead in developing resolution strategies
  • Create and deliver a strong value narrative helping our customers understand the ROI they receive from Drata
  • Develop and maintain strong Executive Buyer (EB) relationships while multi-threading into other key executives across the C-Suite, acting as a trusted advisor and strategic partner

Drata provides a platform that automates security and compliance processes for companies, helping them achieve and maintain continuous compliance with standards like SOC 2, ISO 27001, and HIPAA. The platform works by integrating with over 75 different technologies to continuously monitor a company's security posture and collect evidence needed for compliance audits. This automation reduces the need for manual tasks, such as taking screenshots and managing spreadsheets, making the compliance process more efficient. Drata primarily serves fast-growing technology and SaaS companies that face challenges in managing compliance due to rapid growth and complex regulations. Unlike its competitors, Drata focuses on providing a comprehensive, integrated solution that ensures clients are always audit-ready. The company's goal is to save time and resources for its clients while helping them maintain a strong security and compliance posture.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$319.2M

Headquarters

San Diego, California

Founded

2020

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

2%

1 year growth

2%

2 year growth

8%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Drata's acquisition of oak9 integrates compliance into the software development lifecycle.
  • AI Questionnaire Automation accelerates sales cycles by minimizing security review delays.
  • Strategic alliances, like with 360 Advanced, expand Drata's market reach and service offerings.

What critics are saying

  • Integration challenges from acquisitions like oak9 may disrupt service delivery.
  • AI-generated responses in compliance may face client resistance over accuracy concerns.
  • Rapid platform expansion could strain infrastructure, risking service outages.

What makes Drata unique

  • Drata automates compliance with over 75 technology integrations, streamlining audit readiness.
  • Founded in 2020, Drata focuses on continuous compliance for fast-growing tech companies.
  • Drata's AI-driven solutions reduce manual compliance tasks, enhancing efficiency and accuracy.

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Benefits

Health benefits

Learning enrichment stipends

Flexible PTO

Work from home stipend

401k

Parental leave