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Who do we work with?
  • Field sellers
  • Pre-sales/ sales engineers
  • Sales leadership
What does it cost?

It costs nothing to join our network! We charge employers when they hire people through Crux

What is your matching process?

We allow everyone in our network to build a profile on Crux for free. This includes the opportunity to take various assessments proactively, and build in depth profiles on experience and career aspirations. When candidates are a strong fit for a role we are representing, we utilize in depth interviews and reference checks to round out perspective and match people with opportunities that are the right fit for them.

How much experience do I need to have in cybersecurity?

If you are looking to break into cybersecurity sales, you are welcome to join the platform and contribute to the community. However, we only place experienced sales talent with a track record in this industry

Recent Jobs

Senior Manager Information Security Office ISO Consultant
Capital One
State
Virginia
Remote Elig.
Hybrid
Seniority
Senior
Domain
Cloud security
Salary ($K)
219.00
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Manager Information Security Office ISO Consultant
Capital One
State
Virginia
Remote Elig.
Hybrid
Seniority
Experienced
Domain
GRC
Salary ($K)
188.00
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Technical Information Security Specialist
Western Digital
State
California
Remote Elig.
Hybrid
Seniority
Senior
Domain
GRC
Salary ($K)
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Remote
State
USA
Remote Elig.
Remote
Not disclosed
Seniority
Experienced
Domain
Sales
Salary ($K)
180
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240
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180

Get to Know Us

Horizon3.ai is a fast-growing, remote cybersecurity company dedicated to the mission of enabling organizations to proactively find and fix and verify exploitable attack vectors before criminals exploit them. Our flagship product, the NodeZeroTM platform, delivers production-safe autonomous pentests and other key assessment operations that scale across the largest internal, external, cloud, and hybrid cloud environments. NodeZero has been adopted by organizations of all sizes, from small educational institutions to government agencies and Global 100 enterprises. It is used by ITOps/SecOps teams, consulting pentesters, and MSSPs and MSPs.

We are a fusion of former U.S. Special Operations cyber operators, startup engineers, and formerly frustrated cybersecurity practitioners. We're committed to helping solve our common security problems: ineffective security tools, false positives resulting in alert fatigue, blind spots, "checkbox” security culture, cybersecurity skills shortage, and the long lead time and expense of hiring outside consultants. Collectively, we are a team of learn it alls, committed to a culture of respect, collaboration, ownership, and results.

As a remote first company, we require minimum 25Mbps consumer grade broadband connection.

  • Sales Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of successful sales experience in the cybersecurity technology industry, with a strong track record of achieving sales growth
  • Introduction of New Solutions: Demonstrated success in introducing and selling new disruptive cyber software solutions
  • Quota Achievement: Proven ability to exceed sales quotas consistently quarter over quarter.
  • Channel Partner Management: Experience in establishing and monetizing strong Channel Partner relationships, with existing relationships in the region being essential.
  • Sales Process Management: Proficiency in managing all aspects of the sales process, including qualification, proof of value, forecasting, negotiation, and deal closure.
  • Post-Sales Management: Ability to manage and drive the post-proof of value ROI process.
  • CRM and Pipeline Management: Experience in accurately tracking and managing customer information in company-provided CRM, and maintaining an accurate pipeline and forecasting in Salesforce (SFDC).
  • Product Presentation and Demo: Capability to present and demonstrate Horizon3AI solutions effectively in both virtual and in-person meetings.
  • Independent and Team Player: Demonstrated ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with distributed sales, support, and success teams.
  • Sales Methodology: Familiarity with Challenger Question-Based Selling type sales methodologies.
  • Sales and Marketing Tools: Familiarity with sales enablement tools like Salesforce, CRM, Outreach.io, Linked-In Sales Navigator, ZoomInfo, and Slack.

Required Qualifications

  • Sales Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of experience working in a Sales role in cybersecurity
  • Industry Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience working in the INFOSEC or SaaS space
  • Education: A college degree or equivalent work experience required
  • Must be located on the West Coast

Preferred Qualifications

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Travel Required

We are a fully remote company, and this job may require up to 20% of travel within assigned territory to be successful. Job-related travel expenses are reviewed and must be approved by your manager.

Perks of Horizon3.ai

  • Inclusive Team: We value diversity and promote an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.
  • Growth Opportunities: Be part of a dynamic and growing team with numerous career development opportunities.
  • Innovative Culture: Work in a collaborative environment that encourages creativity and out-of-the-box thinking.
  • Remote Work: We are a 100% remote company. Enjoy the flexibility to work in the way that supports you and brings out your best.
  • Competitive Compensation: We offer competitive salary and benefits which includes health, vision & dental care for you and your family, a flexible vacation policy, and generous parental leave.

Compensation and Values

At Horizon3.ai, we believe that our people are our greatest asset, and our compensation philosophy reflects this core value. We are committed to fostering an environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and rewarded for their contributions. Our compensation structure is designed to be fair, competitive, and transparent, ensuring that every team member is recognized and compensated equitably across roles, levels, and locations.

In accordance with various State’s transparency regulations, we provide the following salary range information for this position:

  • Total On-Target Compensation: $180k - $240k OTE 50/50 split annually. The exact salary will be determined based on the selected candidate’s location, qualifications, experience, and relevant skills.
  • Additional compensation: This role may also be eligible for an equity package (in the form of stock options). If any other compensation benefits apply, they will be discussed during the interview process.

You Belong Here

Horizon3 is not just an equal opportunity employer - we are a community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion as fundamental principles of our culture and success. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace where everyone feels welcome and respected, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, hair length or any other legally protected status by law.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion means we strive to attract, develop, and retain a workforce that reflects the varied communities we serve. We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation and strengthen our ability to create cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions. At Horizon3, every team member is valued and supported in an environment that encourages personal and professional growth.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and experiences, and we encourage all qualified individuals to apply. Come be a part of Horizon3, where your unique contributions are recognized, and your potential is limitless.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Application Note

In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

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On-site
State
Illinois
Remote Elig.
On-site
Not disclosed
Seniority
Experienced
Domain
Sales
Salary ($K)
-
Not disclosed

Client Executive, SMC

Location: Chicago/Midwest preferred

Are you passionate about helping to solve the critical cybersecurity challenges that enterprises are facing today? Are you passionate about building your business and disrupting your territory with industry-leading cyber defense capabilities? If so, BlueVoyant is seeking an experienced SMC Client Executive to join the team to grow our high velocity business relationships. This position will grow our co-sell relationship with the Microsoft SMC Segment and strategic resellers to drive pipeline growth. In this position, you will engage with prospective customers to assess their desired business outcomes and required capabilities, consultatively share BlueVoyant's capabilities to seek alignment, collaborate with technology and channel partners, and ultimately achieve your assigned revenue targets.

About BlueVoyant

At BlueVoyant, we recognize that effective cyber security requires active prevention and defense across both your organization and supply chain. Our proprietary data, analytics, and technology, coupled with deep expertise, work as a force multiplier to secure your full ecosystem. Accuracy! Actionability! Timeliness! Scalability!

Led by CEO, Jim Rosenthal, BlueVoyant's highly skilled team includes former government cyber officials with extensive frontline experience in responding to advanced cyber threats on behalf of the National Security Agency, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Unit 8200, and GCHQ, together with private sector experts. BlueVoyant services utilize large real-time datasets with industry-leading analytics and technologies.

Founded in 2017 by Fortune 500 executives, including Executive Chairman, Tom Glocer, and former Government cyber officials, BlueVoyant is headquartered in New York City and has offices in Maryland, Tel Aviv, San Francisco, London, Budapest, and Latin America.

All employees must be authorized to work in the United States. BlueVoyant provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, BlueVoyant complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

  • Build relationships in the Microsoft SMC Operating Units and with the field sales teams to grow joint revenue and acquire new customers.
  • Amplify our security co-sell messaging to Microsoft Sales leadership and facilitate relationship building between field sales teams.
  • Work with SMC team to develop joint pipeline.
  • Leverage existing individual and BlueVoyant relationships to build and execute new go-to-market opportunities.
  • Build measurable business plans to define partnership goals and conduct QBRs with Microsoft stakeholders to execute pipeline and sales success.
  • Prepare and present regular partnership status updates and sales results for executive leaders and program stakeholders.
  • Work closely with BlueVoyant marketing to leverage resources (collateral, presentations, events, emails, webinars) to support joint initiatives with assigned partners.
  • Drive healthy revenue growth within your assigned territory by leveraging BlueVoyant's entire portfolio and successfully executing against your assigned pipeline, revenue, and partner program objectives.
  • Lead the overall sales process, from prospecting through contract execution and partner collaboration, both with new logos and existing customers.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Sales, Sales Engineering, Marketing, Product, and Customer Success to ensure positive outcomes for BlueVoyant, partners, and end-customers.
  • Consistent and effective prospect/customer engagement, grounded in consultative selling and professional presentations, with a focus on business and technical outcomes to cyber security and risk-focused leaders.
  • Timely and accurate Salesforce.com administration, including but not limited to revenue forecasting and account activities.
  • Build and maintain measurable business and account plans to support team objectives and demonstrate success towards territory, partner, and revenue achievement objectives.

Required Qualifications:

  • At least 1 year of experience in selling security solutions, preferably Microsoft security solutions.
  • At least 1 year of experience in selling security services, such as implementation and managed detection and response (MDR).
  • Demonstrated ability to navigate Microsoft security solution selling motions, including E3 to E5 step up and Microsoft Sentinel.
  • Familiarity with Azure cloud security capabilities and Microsoft licensing and SKU bundles.
  • A bachelor's degree in information technology or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
  • At least 1 year of experience in solution or services sales, with a focus on security and compliance products.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in security-related sales or account management, working with enterprise customers in various industries.
  • Knowledge and proficiency of the sales process from initiation to close; MEDDPICC is a plus.
  • Excellent listening and proposal creation skills - not only presenting 'what we do', but 'how we do it differently' with direct correlation to identified customer challenges, business and technical target outcomes.
  • Positive, tenacious, persuasive and goal-oriented.
  • Excellent verbal communication skills; able to demonstrate patience and enthusiasm while communicating with prospects and clients.
  • Ability to work independently and as an active member of a team.
  • Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel), Google Workspace, and CRM/Salesforce experience preferred.
  • Thrives in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

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Hybrid
State
Massachusetts
Remote Elig.
Hybrid
Not disclosed
Seniority
Senior
Domain
Sales
Salary ($K)
190
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253
Not disclosed
190

Summary

The Senior Sales Engineer will be a key technical advisor to Druva customers as they develop their cloud backup solution and be able to articulate Druva’s technical and product positioning to a variety of business and technical stakeholders throughout the sales cycle, forging strong relationships with them.

In this role, you will drive the technical evaluation stage of the overall sales process, making you a critical driver of customer success as data governance becomes more important and necessary in the modern enterprise. You will be the key technical advisor to the Sales teams and work closely with our Product teams, Professional Services and Customer Support teams.

The ability to effectively scale your interactions from highly technical I.T. staff to key stakeholders at the Executive level is a must. Flexibility in your current skill set and a demonstrable eagerness to learn new things are key criteria to any candidates for this position. You will work in a team of individual contributors who are empowered to make decisions and run their day to business.

The ideal candidate must be self-motivated with a proven track record in software/technology sales or consulting. You should also have a demonstrated ability to think strategically about business, products, and technical challenges. We are looking for candidates who are comfortable at the intersection of technology and business.

Company Overview

Druva, the autonomous data security company, puts data security on autopilot with a 100% SaaS, fully managed platform to secure and recover data from all threats. The Druva Data Security Cloud ensures the availability, confidentiality, and fidelity of data - providing customers with autonomous protection, rapid incident response, and guaranteed data recovery. The company is trusted by its more than 6,000 customers, including 65 of the Fortune 500, to defend business data in today’s ever-connected world. Amidst a rapidly evolving security landscape, Druva offers a $10 million Data Resiliency Guarantee ensuring customer data is protected and secured against every cyber threat. Visit druva.com and follow us on LinkedIn, X and Facebook.

  • Deliver awe-inspiring technical product presentations and demos, provide timely and insightful responses to customer queries, and recommend creative ways Druva can solve customer problems.
  • Understand and participate in answering the functional and technical elements of RFIs/RFPs.
  • Perform remote installations, training, and ensure the success of customer POCs.
  • Effectively communicate customer requirements to the Product management team.
  • Meet business objectives, working in collaboration with Sales Executives in the region.

Required Qualifications:

  • Strong knowledge of enterprise server backup technology
  • Knowledge and practical experience with VMware & Hyper-V administration.
  • Backup & Restore of File & MSSQL Servers.
  • Exposure to AWS services - mainly EC2, S3, IAM & VPC.
  • Understanding of project management methodologies and processes
  • Exposure to Storage protocols SAS, Fibre Channel, SCSI, iSCSI
  • Understanding of Network Technologies and protocols – TCP/IP, VLAN, DNS, switches, firewalls, routers

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 7+ years in technical customer-facing roles with at least 3+ years as a Sales Engineer
  • 3+ years of experience in a pre-sales role working with enterprise software solutions (Backup and SaaS experience a plus)
  • Expert level knowledge of Operating Systems including MS Windows, Linux, and MAC.
  • Experience with Active Directory, SSO Tools, SCCM/Casper Deployment tools, Virtual environments (VMWare, HyperV), Storage Technologies (SAN/NAS)
  • Knowledge of Networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, Bandwidth Management, Firewalls), Cloud Technologies using AWS/Azure.
  • Experience with a SaaS company or demonstrable deep knowledge of SaaS practices
  • Fast Learner in a dynamic environment with changing priorities
  • Results-oriented with the ability to prioritize activities, plan and organized to meet commitments
  • Excellent presentation, communication (verbal & written), and relationship building skills, across all levels of management including negotiations and risk abatement
  • Travel up to 25%

The pay range for this position is expected to be between $190,000 and $253,333/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized, non-discriminatory factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other incentive compensation opportunities in the form of discretionary annual bonus or commissions, and equity. Additionally, full-time employees are eligible to participate in our comprehensive benefits program, including health and wellness benefits, 401(k) retirement plan, life and disability insurance coverages, and other benefits the Company may offer from time to time.

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