Enterprise Account Executive - Chicago

Salt Security • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

Enterprise Account Executive- Chicago Primary location: Chicago About Salt Security Salt Security pioneered API security to protect the interfaces behind every modern app. Today, our AI-driven platform secures APIs and AI Agents end to end;including the action layer that powers AI Agents and MCP servers, so enterprises can innovate faster without sacrificing safety. We’re a collaborative, high-ownership team that values curiosity, execution, and customer impact. About the role You’ll own a net-new and expansion business across enterprise accounts in Chicago. You’ll drive multi-threaded cycles with CIO/CISO, AppSec, Platform, and Cloud leaders; align partners; and land multi-solution wins across discovery, posture, and runtime protection.

Requirements

• Proven success selling enterprise cybersecurity/SaaS into large accounts (Fortune/Global 2000 preferred).
• Track record closing complex deals with multiple stakeholders and security validation, including 6- and 7-figure TCV.
• Strong familiarity with cloud-native environments (AWS/Azure/GCP), API security, and adjacent platforms (WAF, CNAPP, EDR/XDR, SIEM).
• Comfortable executing MEDDIC, SPICED, or similar methodology; crisp discovery and business case building.
• Executive presence with the ability to engage C-level and board-level influencers; excellent written and verbal communication.
• High ownership mindset: territory planning, partner alignment, and disciplined deal execution.
• Salesforce proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage a territory plan for enterprise accounts across Chicago.
• Create pipeline through targeted prospecting, partner co-sell (AWS, CrowdStrike, etc), and executive networking.
• Run full-cycle sales: discovery, value mapping, business case, security validation, legal/procurement, and close.
• Position Salt’s portfolio (Cloud Connect, Surface, Posture Governance, Runtime Protection, and AI Agent/MCP Security) and integrations to displace incumbents and consolidate tools.
• Lead account strategies with SEs, product, and customer success to ensure fast time-to-value and expansion.
• Maintain accurate forecasts in Salesforce and report on risks, next steps, and executive asks.
• Host on-site sessions and workshops; travel regularly throughout Chicago

Benefits

• Category leadership and a product roadmap that wins technical and business evaluations.
• Competitive compensation, equity, and comprehensive benefits.
• Remote-friendly culture with real autonomy and growth.
• Inclusive environment where great ideas win and careers accelerate.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed