Account Executive

Trend Micro•Austin, TX

13h•Hybrid

About The Position

Trend AI™, the global AI security leader and enterprise business unit of Trend Micro, empowers organizations with full AI visibility and consolidated security that inspires confidence, drives innovation, and eliminates risk. At Trend AI™, we’re always seeking exceptional talent; people who want to collaborate with the best and push boundaries together. Here, your work goes beyond building a career. You will help protect what matters and play a vital role in shaping a safer, more trustworthy AI-powered future. AI Fearlessly. Position Summary: Trend Micro is seeking a highly driven and results-oriented Account Executive to drive new business growth within a defined territory. This role is for a true hunter—someone who thrives on identifying greenfield opportunities, engaging key decision makers, and closing high-value deals in competitive environments. As an Account Executive, you will be responsible for generating net-new revenue by promoting Trend Micro’s complete cybersecurity portfolio to enterprise and commercial customers. You will work closely with channel partners, technical teams, and sales leadership to deliver exceptional value and secure long-term customer relationships.

Requirements

3–7+ years of experience in B2B technology sales; cybersecurity or SaaS experience strongly preferred.
Proven track record of hunting and closing net-new business .
Strong understanding of cybersecurity solutions such as endpoint protection, XDR, cloud security, network security, and threat intelligence.
Demonstrated ability to engage C-level and senior IT decision makers .
Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
Self-motivated, target-driven, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship, both currently and moving forward.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with channel partners and distributors is a plus.

Responsibilities

Prospect, identify , and qualify new business opportunities across enterprise and commercial accounts.
Drive the full sales cycle : lead generation, discovery, solution presentation, negotiation, and closing.
Build and maintain a strong pipeline of net-new opportunities using CRM tools and outbound strategies.
Partner with Trend Micro’s channel ecosystem to expand market reach and execute joint go-to-market plans.
Work closely with SEs and technical teams to deliver product demos, POCs, and assessments.
Stay current on cybersecurity trends, competitor offerings, and industry challenges to provide strategic insights to prospects.
Achieve and exceed quarterly and annual revenue targets .
Represent Trend Micro at industry events, conferences, and customer-facing activities.