Full-Time

Strategic Account Executive

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Obsidian Security

Obsidian Security

51-200 employees

Cybersecurity solutions for SaaS applications

Enterprise Software
Cybersecurity

Compensation Overview

$165kAnnually

+ Equity Awards + Incentive Compensation

Expert

Seattle, WA, USA

Category
Strategic Account Management
Sales & Account Management
Requirements
  • 10+ years of enterprise sales experience
  • Working knowledge of sales concepts, methods and techniques
  • Experience evangelizing new technology into F1000 accounts
  • Able to maintain and manage existing client relationships and accounts
  • Able to utilize existing client and/or C-Level relationships, as well as build new relationships across IT Security as well as other lines of business
  • Self Starter that creates and maintains a sales pipeline by capturing accurate and complete information in selected CRM databases including activity, closing, project forecast, close ratios and market intelligence
  • Strong ability to understand a customer's business issues and needs and be able to articulate and map back value to a solution
  • Strong prospecting skills, deal qualification, and POV management skills, leading to acquisition of new business
  • Team player with the ability to collaborate well with internal stakeholders or partners to drive opportunities to closure
  • Need to maintain and keep up with market trends, competitor analysis, and market conditions which may impact customers
  • Able to learn quickly and ramp to be able to effectively articulate and differentiate the value of our product to prospective clients
Responsibilities
  • Proactively, identify, qualify and close sales pipeline across your territory and accounts
  • Close business to meet and exceed monthly, quarterly and annual business targets
  • Demonstrate an extensive understanding of the Obsidian Security offering and our value to our customers
  • Align with our partners and alliances to optimize opportunities
  • Partner with internal resources across Sales Engineering, Customer Success and Professional Services
  • Demonstrate accurate pipeline forecasting and management
  • Actively participate in our sales enablement training

Obsidian Security focuses on protecting Software as a Service (SaaS) applications from cybersecurity threats and ensuring compliance with regulations. Their services include continuous compliance monitoring, incident response, and risk management for third-party SaaS integrations. By consolidating data from various applications into a unified knowledge graph, Obsidian allows businesses to manage their SaaS security without needing deep expertise in each application. This approach not only simplifies security management but also reduces risks associated with third-party integrations. What sets Obsidian apart from competitors is its ability to learn from each threat it mitigates, continuously improving its solutions based on extensive research and expertise in SaaS security. The goal of Obsidian Security is to provide cost-effective solutions that help businesses safeguard their SaaS applications while maintaining compliance.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$116.2M

Headquarters

Newport Beach, California

Founded

2017

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

12%

1 year growth

35%

2 year growth

58%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Growing demand for SaaS security boosts Obsidian's market potential.
  • Partnerships with Google Cloud and Databricks expand service offerings and market reach.
  • Expansion into Europe and Asia Pacific increases global presence and customer base.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from established cybersecurity firms may pressure market share.
  • Rapid AI advancements require significant investment to maintain competitive edge.
  • Expansion into new regions may expose Obsidian to unfamiliar regulatory environments.

What makes Obsidian Security unique

  • Obsidian Security offers a unified platform for SaaS risk management and compliance.
  • The company uses a knowledge graph to consolidate and normalize SaaS application data.
  • Obsidian's continuous improvement cycle enhances threat mitigation with each incident.

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