Account Executive

UpGuard Inc. • Chicago, IL

5d • $90,000 - $97,500 • Remote

About The Position

At UpGuard, we are replacing manual security bottlenecks with AI-driven precision. Fresh off a US$75M Series C, we are scaling our infrastructure to process 100 billion risk signals daily. This isn’t just growth; it’s a total reimagining of how the world manages cyber risk. We build the Cyber Risk Posture Management (CRPM) platform that security teams actually love. By integrating security ratings, threat intel, and agentic AI, we empower organisations to stay ahead of an ever evolving attack surface. We aren’t just building another tool; we’re defining a category. We provide the autonomy to ship world-class technology and the resources to do it at a global scale. Our sales team is expanding in all regions, and the focus is on finding our next Account Executives in the US. We are looking for a full-time, ambitious sales professional who is ready to make the next step in their career. You will get exposure to every aspect of our sales cycle, from lead generation to close across a global portfolio of customers. If you are a highly process-oriented sales professional with a proven track record and an insatiable desire to do things better, let's talk!

Requirements

• At least 2 years of technology-related closing experience at a B2B SaaS company
• You are a consistent top performer and have a history of exceeding your targets
• Selling to Mid-Market & Enterprise customers, including C-level executives, is right in your comfort zone
• You are an exceptional communicator, both written and spoken
• Demonstrated success with complex commercial and legal negotiations, working with procurement, legal, and business teams
• Experience working with and managing partners, including global system integrators and packaged software vendors
• You are highly process and detail-oriented
• We’re looking for someone who’s not just comfortable with change, but curious about it - especially when it comes to adopting AI tools that can enhance how we work

Nice To Haves

• Experience using Hubspot CRM
• Technical background (BSc Comp Sci or Equivalent)
• Knowledge and understanding of the cybersecurity industry - ideally from a previous sales role in the industry
• Proven track record selling to companies in the Financial Services industry

Responsibilities

• Manage the full sales cycle, from lead generation to close
• Generate your pipeline of qualified net new sales opportunities via cold outreach
• Perform product demos via video conference to prospects
• Communicate and sell UpGuard’s value proposition to prospects
• Maintain accurate and detailed notes on every deal in your pipeline
• Work as a team with Sales Development Representatives (SDRs), Customer Success Managers (CSMs), and Operations to complete a full sales cycle
• Collaborate with other Account Executives and cross-departmentally to share knowledge and insights
• As part of an entrepreneurial team in this rapidly growing business, you will help shape the future of businesses of all sizes and securely use technology to connect with customers, employees, and suppliers

Benefits

• Monthly Lifestyle subsidy: Our employees use this for financial, physical, and mental well-being
• WFH set-up allowance: To ensure you have the right environment to work in, we will help you get set up within your first 3 months at UpGuard
• Health Insurance: Health, dental, and vision insurance
• $1,500 USD annual Learning & Development allowance: To support your career development, all team members will be able to expense development opportunities against this allowance
• Annual leave: PTO plus two additional UpGuardian leave days to give you time to recharge your batteries.
• 18 weeks paid Parental Leave: Irrespective of parenting role
• Personal Leave Allowance: This includes sick & carer’s leave
• Fully remote working environment: While we have physical offices in Sydney & Hobart, we do not mandate compulsory attendance
• Top-spec hardware: All team members will be provided with top-spec laptops for their roles

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree