Synack
Cybersecurity
SalesDirector,DefenseIndustrialBase(DIB)
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“Sales Director, Defense Industrial Base (DIB) at Synack. Skills: Sales, Account Management, Cybersecurity, Government Contracts. Lead the Synack DIB Business. Drive growth across the Defense Industrial Base”
What You'll Achieve.
Drive new logos and growth; Deliver new pipeline opportunities; Accurately forecast recurring revenue; Identify expansion opportunities; Drive new business
Industry & Context.
Collaborative problem-solving
Maintain Synack’s security and privacy posture
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
8+ years of enterprise field sales experience, Active, established relationships within the Department of Defense (DoD) or the Defense Industrial Base (DIB), Proven experience selling cybersecurity solutions, SaaS products, and professional services, Understanding of cybersecurity compliance requirements for large government agency environments, software factories, and DevSecOps lifecycles, Deep knowledge of SaaS business models, Superb verbal and written communication skills, High proficiency in leveraging web-based collaboration tools
What You'll Do.
Lead the Synack DIB Business
Drive growth across the Defense Industrial Base
Build consultative relationships
Develop trusted-advisor relationships
Craft tailored solutions
Design and propose solutions
Educate and enable customers
Guide clients through security testing options
Drive revenue and forecasting
Lead Executive Business Reviews
Develop comprehensive account strategies
Collaborate on go-to-market assets
Contribute to marketing materials
Champion the Synack Value
Articulate Synack value proposition
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Thrive as part of an empowered team; Collaborate with cross-functional teams; Work effectively with remote, distributed teams
Communication Scope
Executive-Level Communication; Verbal and written communication skills; Articulate nuanced delivery models; Present complex ideas to executives
Full Job Description
Synack’s Penetration Testing as a Service platform manages customers’ attack surfaces by discovering new assets, pentesting for critical vulnerabilities and gaining visibility into the root causes of security risks. We are committed to making the world more secure by harnessing a talented, vetted community of security researchers to deliver continuous penetration testing and vulnerability management, with actionable results. Synack's PTaaS platform has uncovered more than 71,000 exploitable vulnerabilities to date, protecting a growing list of Global 2000 customers and U. S. agencies in a FedRAMP Moderate Authorized environment. For more information, please visit www.synack.com. As the Sales Director (Account Executive) responsible for the Defense Industrial Base, you will drive business to deliver new logos and growth as part of the Public Sector team. Sounds interesting? Keep reading... About You Collaborative Relationship Builder: You thrive as part of an empowered team, utilizing creativity and respect to develop deep customer relationships and drive new pipeline opportunities. Strategic & Creative Negotiator: You have a proven track record of leading successful, complex deal negotiations with a balance of competitive drive and collaborative problem-solving. Complex Account Navigator: You are highly skilled at navigating matrixed, complex accounts to understand their explicit needs and align solutions that directly meet their core objectives. Defense & Acquisition Savvy: You understand the nuances of government procurement, commercial buying processes, and the strategic sell-to and sell-through models crucial for successfully navigating the Defense Industrial Base (DIB). Here’s what you'll do Lead the Synack DIB Business: Drive growth across the Defense Industrial Base through executive-level planning, strategic account development, and a deep understanding of customer missions, directives, and challenges. Build Consultative Relationships: Develop trusted-adviso
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