Synack

Cybersecurity

SalesDirector,DefenseIndustrialBase(DIB)

$280–320k United States Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Senior candidates.

The Brief

“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.

Cybersecurity
Problems you'll solve

Collaborative problem-solving

Eligibility Requirements

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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