Senior Named Account Executive, Federal

Company: CloudFlare
Location: Washington
Posted on: November 8, 2024

Job Description:

At Cloudflare, we are on a mission to help build a better Internet. Today the company runs one of the world's largest networks that powers millions of websites and other Internet properties for customers ranging from individual bloggers to SMBs to Fortune 500 companies. Cloudflare protects and accelerates any Internet application online without adding hardware, installing software, or changing a line of code. Internet properties powered by Cloudflare all have web traffic routed through its intelligent global network, which gets smarter with every request. As a result, they see significant improvement in performance and a decrease in spam and other attacks. Cloudflare was named to Entrepreneur Magazine's Top Company Cultures list and ranked among the World's Most Innovative Companies by Fast Company.We realize people do not fit into neat boxes. We are looking for curious and empathetic individuals who are committed to developing themselves and learning new skills, and we are ready to help you do that. We cannot complete our mission without building a diverse and inclusive team. We hire the best people based on an evaluation of their potential and support them throughout their time at Cloudflare. Come join us!About the DepartmentAccount Executives, Channel Account Managers, Business Development Representatives, Solution Engineers, Customer Success, and Sales Operations - all working together help our customers adopt Cloudflare and create great Internet-enabled experiences. The sales team at Cloudflare helps customers solve real, technical problems while creating the revenue streams that help the company provide free service to millions in our community.What you'll doWe are looking for a seasoned sales professional to help cover the Federal market for US, specifically DHS. The ideal candidate will possess both a sales and technical background that enables them to drive engagement at all levels with technical and non-technical buyers.As an Account Executive, you'll be responsible for developing and executing against a comprehensive account/territory plan as well as driving sales in a defined territory and/or account list to achieve revenue targets. The person in this role will also assist in creating and articulating compelling value propositions for Cloudflare services.Additional responsibilities will include:

• Maintain a robust sales pipeline
• Develop long-term strategic relationships with key accounts.Examples of desirable skills, knowledge and experience
  • Minimum 5 years of experience selling technical solutions or products to the DHS (Department of Homeland Security)
  • Experience managing longer, complex sales cycles
  • Basic understanding of computer networking and "how the internet works"
  • Aptitude for learning technical concepts/terms (Technical background in engineering, computer science, or MIS a plus)
  • Strong interpersonal communication and organizational skills.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced dynamic environment
  • Experience selling to the Federal customer baseFor New York City, Washington, Washington D.C. and California (excluding Bay Area) based hires: Estimated annual On Target Earnings of $310,000 - $378,000This role is eligible to earn incentive compensation under Cloudflare's Sales Compensation Plan. The estimated annual salary range includes the on-target incentive compensation that may be attained in this role under the Sales Compensation Plan.EquityThis role is eligible to participate in Cloudflare's equity plan.Cloudflare offers a complete package of benefits and programs to support you and your family. Our benefits programs can help you pay health care expenses, support caregiving, build capital for the future and make life a little easier and fun! The below is a description of our benefits for employees in the United States, and benefits may vary for employees based outside the U.S.Health & Welfare Benefits
    • Medical/Rx Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Flexible Spending Accounts
    • Commuter Spending Accounts
    • Fertility & Family Forming Benefits
    • On-demand mental health support and Employee Assistance Program
    • Global Travel Medical Insurance
    • Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
    • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
    • Employee Stock Participation PlanTime Off
      • Flexible paid time off covering vacation and sick leave
      • Leave programs, including parental, pregnancy health, medical, and bereavement leaveWhat Makes Cloudflare Special?We're not just a highly ambitious, large-scale technology company. We're a highly ambitious, large-scale technology company with a soul. Fundamental to our mission to help build a better Internet is protecting the free and open Internet.Sound like something you'd like to be a part of? We'd love to hear from you!This position may require access to information protected under U.S. export control laws, including the U.S. Export Administration Regulations. Please note that any offer of employment may be conditioned on your authorization to receive software or technology controlled under these U.S. export laws without sponsorship for an export license.Cloudflare is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all people and place great value in both diversity and inclusiveness. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to their, or any other person's, perceived or actual race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, or any other basis protected by law. We are an AA/Veterans/Disabled Employer.Cloudflare provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job. Examples of reasonable accommodations include, but are not limited to, changing the application process, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job, please contact us via e-mail at hr@cloudflare.com or via mail at 101 Townsend St. San Francisco, CA 94107.Apply for this job* indicates a required field
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