Account Executive
Posted 2025-04-05Who are we?
UpGuardâs mission is to protect the worldâs data. We obsessively seek out elegant, robust ways to enable our customers to find, acknowledge, and remediate cyber risk. With UpGuard, organizations leverage our security expertise and software to automate what was once laborious, spreadsheet-driven processesâwhether it's monitoring the attack surface of hundreds of vendors or assessing the security of their own infrastructure. UpGuard is used by some of the worldâs largest, fastest-growing, and most innovative companies.
At UpGuard, our Sales team has not only been pivotal in growing our business but more importantly, showing the value of our product on a daily basis. We have a highly collaborative sales culture and take on a consultative approach, focusing solely on whatâs best for the customer. In 2023, our Sales team exceeded revenue targets and weâre only just getting started! Weâre on the lookout for high-energy individuals who are hungry to get better every day, have a desire to win, and are seeking to sell a product that is helping solve a massive problem for businesses across the globe.
Why are we hiring for this role?
UpGuard had a record-breaking 2020 where sales grew by 128% and new customer velocity increased by over 179%. The ride has only continued since then, so with that, we are expanding our sales team to keep the momentum going!
Our sales team is expanding in all regions, and the focus is on finding our next Account Executives in the US. Could that be you?
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!
What will you accomplish?
What do we need from you?
What will give you an edge?
What's in it for you?
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
Generous Compensation: The base salary for this role is between $80,000 and $90,000. You will also receive a monthly commission. With commission included, the on-target earnings will be from $160,000 to $180,000. Compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
$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
Generous Annual Leave/PTO allowances:Time to recharge your batteries
18 weeks paid Parental Leave: Irrespective of parenting role
Personal Leave Allowance:This includes sick & carerâs 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
Generative AI subsidy:UpGuard provides paid subscriptions for all team members to access generative AI tools to support their work
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UpGuard is a Certified Great Place to Work® in the US, Australia, UK and India, establishing its position as a leading global technology employer. 99% of team members agree that UpGuard is a great place to work, apply now to find out why!
As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.
For applications to positions in the United States, please note, at this time we can only support hiring in the following US states:
CA, MD, MA, IL, OR, WA, CO, TX, FL, PA, LA, MO, or DC.Before starting work with us, you will need to undertake a national police history check and reference checks. Also please note that at this time, we cannot support candidates requiring visa sponsorship or relocation.
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