Sales Director, Federal

At Synack we create technology that unleashes the best cybersecurity talent to secure our digital world.

We protect leading global organizations by reducing companies’ security risk and increasing their resistance to cyber attack. How do we do this? By utilizing the world’s best and most trusted team of ethical hackers who test through our powerful and controlled platform to deliver real security without compromise.

Backed by top-tier venture capital firms including Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers Microsoft and Google Ventures Synack's mission is to leverage global security talent coupled with advanced technology to help enterprises discover security vulnerabilities before they become business problems. Discover the possibilities at Synack!

As the Account Executive responsible for the civilian market you will drive business to deliver new logos and growth as part of the Public Sector team.

Sounds interesting? Keep reading...

You

Are experienced with working as a part of an empowered team to develop strong customer relationships new pipeline opportunities and lead successful deal negotiations with respect and creativity You have experience navigating complex accounts to understand explicit needs and align solutions that meet customer objectives. You understand the government procurement process and how to get things done.

Here’s what you’ll do

• Lead the Synack civilian business through executive level planning and execution of key account development and clear understanding of the mission directives and challenges

• Build & develop consultative  relationships and support the alignment of the Synack field team to prospective and existing customer needs and objectives

• Craft and solution offerings to meet near and long term testing objectives with strong business acumen

• Educate and enable customers through an understanding of their testing options outside of traditional support models

• Support Executive Business Reviews with customers to accurately forecast recurring revenue and drive new business

• Lead account strategy development  and contribute to and leverage a team  in execution

• Contribute to  and tailor marketing materials pricing strategies feature needs license models

• Consistently demonstrate strong product knowledge and deliver the Synack value proposition through customer conversations

Here's What You'll Need

• BS/BA or higher-level degree in relevant field or relevant years of experience

• 8+ years of enterprise field sales experience and current Federal Civilian agency relationships

• Prior work experience with security and SaaS products & services

• Knowledge of cyber security requirements for large government agency environments and how to leverage partners to amplify a value proposition

• Understanding of a SaaS business model with demonstrated experience driving deals from top of funnel through deal execution

• Ability to articulate issues and concerns to executives and product teams

• Excellent business writing and presentation skills and expertise using web based collaboration tools

• Candidates must be US citizens

Ready to join us?

Synack is committed to embracing diversity. Our people are our strength.  Each addition to our team is an opportunity to grow and diversify our ideas experiences and viewpoints. We strive to be inclusive of Race Ethnicity Religion Sex LGBTQ+ Veterans Disabilities and Age.  Synack welcomes you!

As a candidate Synack cares about your privacy. Please view our candidate privacy policy here .

$225000 - $300000 Salary is determined by a combination of factors including location level relevant experience and skills. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. The compensation package for this position may also include equity and benefits. For more details about our benefits please see here . Then for the Employer code enter: synack