Full-Time
Account Executive
Mid-Market
Netskope
1,001-5,000 employees
Cloud security solutions for enterprises
No salary listed
Mid, Senior
Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship
Illinois, USA
In Person
- 4+ years of direct sales experience in a quota-carrying role
- 1+ years selling cybersecurity software and/or SaaS solutions preferred
- Verifiable track record of exceeding quotas year after year
- Understanding of enterprise web technologies and SaaS experience a must
- Success working with channel partners
- Ability to present and sell by phone / web-demo.
- Highly motivated self-starters, eager to learn, determined to adapt quickly, and comfortable with some ambiguity
- Expert with Salesforce.com
- Prospect new accounts, perform your own lead generation, qualify, develop and close new business.
- Develop an overall account strategy leading to the deployment of a well-executed selling effort into the assigned territory/accounts.
- Sell new accounts, customer satisfaction, and retention of Netskope solutions and services
- Overachieve on sales targets by developing pipeline along with a high level of forecast accuracy
- Sell through channel partners to qualify opportunities
- Bachelor Degree Preferred
Netskope provides cloud security solutions specifically designed for large enterprises. The company focuses on securing data and protecting against threats in cloud environments, catering to organizations that are transitioning their operations to cloud-based systems. Netskope offers a range of products and services, including real-time data protection, secure access service edge (SASE) solutions, and advanced threat detection and response capabilities. Unlike many competitors, Netskope emphasizes a data-centric approach, prioritizing the protection of data itself rather than just the network or devices. The company operates on a subscription model, allowing clients to access its suite of tools and services, which helps them secure their digital operations. The goal of Netskope is to assist organizations in safely navigating their digital transformation journeys.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
$1.4B
Headquarters
Santa Clara, California
Founded
2012
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Increased demand for SASE solutions supports Netskope's growth in hybrid work environments.
- Partnerships with major tech companies like Microsoft expand Netskope's market reach.
- Recognition as a leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant boosts Netskope's industry credibility.
What critics are saying
- Increased competition from emerging cybersecurity startups could challenge Netskope's market position.
- Over-reliance on Microsoft partnerships poses risks if these relationships weaken.
- The upcoming IPO may pressure Netskope to prioritize short-term financial results.
What makes Netskope unique
- Netskope offers a global security private cloud with edge computation capabilities.
- The company focuses on a data-centric approach, protecting data rather than just networks.
- Netskope's integration with Microsoft enhances its data discovery and protection capabilities.
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Remote Work Options
Flexible Work Hours
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Seamless integration of Netskope One capabilities with Microsoft tools delivers flexibility and best-in-class security for modern AI and cloud environmentsSANTA CLARA, Calif., June 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Netskope , a leader in modern security and networking, today announced expansions to its collaboration with Microsoft to provide comprehensive data security throughout enterprise cloud and AI environments. These include the integration of Netskope unified data security with Microsoft Purview, using capabilities of the Netskope One platform to streamline collaboration across security teams and provide consistent policies, faster response times, and smooth operations for cloud, AI, network, and endpoint protection. Today, Netskope's strategic integrations with Microsoft include Microsoft Purview, Sentinel, Security Copilot, and Entra SSE, among others.Netskope unified data security integrates with Microsoft Purview so that together, Netskope and Microsoft empower enterprise customers to extend the value of their Microsoft investments, including the following benefits:Expanding discovery and classification by extending Microsoft Purview DLP data insights beyond Microsoft's ecosystem to the broader network. Netskope One unified data security detects and classifies sensitive data, including transactions with AI applications, sensitive content uploaded into unsanctioned cloud storage providers, social media posts, form submissions, and more.by extending Microsoft Purview DLP data insights beyond Microsoft's ecosystem to the broader network. Netskope One unified data security detects and classifies sensitive data, including transactions with AI applications, sensitive content uploaded into unsanctioned cloud storage providers, social media posts, form submissions, and more. Unifying data security and governance by configuring Microsoft Purview DLP policies once and applying them seamlessly across endpoints, SaaS, IaaS, and network traffic, reinforced by Netskope One advanced security controls.by configuring Microsoft Purview DLP policies once and applying them seamlessly across endpoints, SaaS, IaaS, and network traffic, reinforced by Netskope One advanced security controls
Geodesic Capital announced the completion of the initial funding round for its new "Geodesic Alliance Fund," raising $250 million. The fund aims to enhance US-Japan tech and security cooperation by investing in early-stage US startups in AI, space, cybersecurity, and dual-use deep tech. The fund will provide strategic advice and support to its portfolio companies. The first investment is expected by 2025, with final fundraising completion by 2026.
Netskope is preparing for a U.S. IPO, with Morgan Stanley leading the effort. The IPO could raise over $500 million and is expected to launch in the third quarter.
Netskope has been named a Leader in every year this report has been published, and in 2025 is again cited furthest in Completeness of Vision and for its high Ability to Execute.