Akamai Technologies
Security Sales Specialist- West Coast
Akamai Technologies, Cambridge, Massachusetts, us, 02140
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Security Sales Specialist- West Coast
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Akamai Technologies .
Job Description We work with world‑leading companies in every major industry to make the internet fast and secure. As a partner to the Global 500, we collaborate with customers and prospects, aligning solutions to business needs. We build relationships and insights to maximize product value through the full scope of our global platform.
Responsibilities
Managing the full‑cycle process through qualification, needs analysis, product demonstration, proof of concept (PoC), negotiation and close.
Being accountable for your sales target and overachieving on that target.
Building customer relationships and qualifying opportunities to ensure an accurate sales forecast.
Working strategically with a Sales Engineer and ensuring their time drives opportunities to closure.
Qualifications
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in cybersecurity, API Security, API Gateway, and Cloud Service Providers.
Demonstrated ability to close new customer acquisition.
Experience in channel‑first sales motions.
Knowledge of one or more of: API Security, Application Security, SecOps, Cloud Security, DevSecOps, or related fields.
History of consistently exceeding individual sales goals and targets.
Experience with technology sales into enterprise and/or commercial accounts, with an understanding of navigating complex organizations.
Benefits
Your health
Your finances
Your family
Your time at work
Your time pursuing other endeavors
Compensation Akamai is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. For US‑based candidates only, the On‑Target Earnings (OTE, base salary + commissions) ranges from $189,800 – $394,200 per year; OTE is determined by experience, skills, certifications, and location. Compensation for candidates outside the US will vary. The package may include equity awards and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
Equal Opportunity Employer Akamai Technologies is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race/ethnicity, protected veteran status, disability, or other protected group status.
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Security Sales Specialist- West Coast
role at
Akamai Technologies .
Job Description We work with world‑leading companies in every major industry to make the internet fast and secure. As a partner to the Global 500, we collaborate with customers and prospects, aligning solutions to business needs. We build relationships and insights to maximize product value through the full scope of our global platform.
Responsibilities
Managing the full‑cycle process through qualification, needs analysis, product demonstration, proof of concept (PoC), negotiation and close.
Being accountable for your sales target and overachieving on that target.
Building customer relationships and qualifying opportunities to ensure an accurate sales forecast.
Working strategically with a Sales Engineer and ensuring their time drives opportunities to closure.
Qualifications
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in cybersecurity, API Security, API Gateway, and Cloud Service Providers.
Demonstrated ability to close new customer acquisition.
Experience in channel‑first sales motions.
Knowledge of one or more of: API Security, Application Security, SecOps, Cloud Security, DevSecOps, or related fields.
History of consistently exceeding individual sales goals and targets.
Experience with technology sales into enterprise and/or commercial accounts, with an understanding of navigating complex organizations.
Benefits
Your health
Your finances
Your family
Your time at work
Your time pursuing other endeavors
Compensation Akamai is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. For US‑based candidates only, the On‑Target Earnings (OTE, base salary + commissions) ranges from $189,800 – $394,200 per year; OTE is determined by experience, skills, certifications, and location. Compensation for candidates outside the US will vary. The package may include equity awards and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
Equal Opportunity Employer Akamai Technologies is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race/ethnicity, protected veteran status, disability, or other protected group status.
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