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SLED Account executive

SailPoint Technologies

Job Description

Posted on: 
November 25, 2024

Summary and company overview

SailPoint is the leader in identity security for the modern enterprise. Harnessing the power of AI and machine learning, delivering the central control point for risk management for the enterprise. SailPoint continues to grow globally and expanding our global presence creates opportunities for top salespeople to become a part of our awesome culture.

We are a Gartner top right, high growth Identity Security SaaS organization: the only company with a multi-tenant, micro services built SaaS IGA solution and AI and machine learning Identity Security platform. Organizations don’t know what data they have; let alone where it resides and crucially: who/what has access: we help them answer those key questions. Identity security is the central control point for risk management for the enterprise: the easiest way to implement your digital transformation faster and reduce risk.

Our employees voted us “best places to work” – 10 years in a row.

State & Local Government and Higher Ed (SLED) Sales Representative

We are seeking an experienced SLED Sales Representative to sell our Identity Security Solutions to State & Local Government and Higher Education entities. Primarily a SaaS offering, our solutions sit at the heart of an organization's enterprise security. The position requires a sales executive who is experienced in navigating complex accounts, generally at the C level. The successful candidate will use their previous experience in SaaS, Cybersecurity, or IAM/IGA to negotiate high-value contracts across what is generally a lengthy sales cycle

Responsibilities

  • Using the Challenger sales methodology, engage with approximately 30 target customers: typically, there will be a large number of POC’s, BVA’s & RFP’s as a part of the sales motion. Route to market is selling to end users directly and also leveraging the support of our influential channel partners, including the GSI’s, such as Deloitte, PwC, EY, KPMG.
  • Gain a thorough understanding of prospective client's business and the industry in which they compete, the corresponding IT initiatives, identifying business drivers/needs which the company can help resolve, developing compelling business value propositions for our solutions and ultimately closing business.
  • Develop and maintain trusted relationships with senior level decision makers and other key buyers within the named accounts and partners.

Job Requirements

Required Qualifications:

  • Experienced in navigating complex accounts, generally at the C level.
  • Previous experience in SaaS, Cybersecurity, or IAM/IGA.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree or global equivalent in an IT, business or sales related field.

Additional commentary

Preferred but not required: Bachelor's degree or global equivalent in an IT, business or sales related field.

Travel:

Business travel of approximately 50 percent yearly is expected for this position.

Location:

Candidates can be located in Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, West Virginia, Maryland and Pennsylvania.

Benefits and Compensation listed vary based on the location of your employment and the nature of your employment with SailPoint.

As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the SailPoint Corporate Bonus Plan or a role-specific commission, along with potential eligibility for equity participation. SailPoint maintains broad salary ranges for its roles to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions and locations, as well as reflect SailPoint’s differing products, industries, and lines of business. Candidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors as well as internal peer equity. We estimate the base salary, for US-based employees, will be in this range from (min-mid-max, USD):

$120,100 - $171,600 - $223,100

Base salaries for employees based in other locations are competitive for the employee’s home location.

Benefits Overview

  1. Health and wellness coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  2. Disability coverage: Short-term and long-term disability
  3. Life protection: Life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
  4. Additional life coverage options: Supplemental life insurance for employees, spouses, and children
  5. Flexible spending accounts for health care, and dependent care; limited purpose flexible spending account
  6. Financial security: 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company matching
  7. Time off benefits: Flexible vacation policy
  8. Holidays: 8 paid holidays annually
  9. Sick leave
  10. Parental support: Paid parental leave
  11. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Care Counselors
  12. Voluntary benefits: Legal Assistance, Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Pet Insurance options
  13. Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution

SailPoint is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome everyone to our team. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Summary and company overview

SailPoint is the leader in identity security for the modern enterprise. Harnessing the power of AI and machine learning, delivering the central control point for risk management for the enterprise. SailPoint continues to grow globally and expanding our global presence creates opportunities for top salespeople to become a part of our awesome culture.

We are a Gartner top right, high growth Identity Security SaaS organization: the only company with a multi-tenant, micro services built SaaS IGA solution and AI and machine learning Identity Security platform. Organizations don’t know what data they have; let alone where it resides and crucially: who/what has access: we help them answer those key questions. Identity security is the central control point for risk management for the enterprise: the easiest way to implement your digital transformation faster and reduce risk.

Our employees voted us “best places to work” – 10 years in a row.

State & Local Government and Higher Ed (SLED) Sales Representative

We are seeking an experienced SLED Sales Representative to sell our Identity Security Solutions to State & Local Government and Higher Education entities. Primarily a SaaS offering, our solutions sit at the heart of an organization's enterprise security. The position requires a sales executive who is experienced in navigating complex accounts, generally at the C level. The successful candidate will use their previous experience in SaaS, Cybersecurity, or IAM/IGA to negotiate high-value contracts across what is generally a lengthy sales cycle

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