Trident Search
Account Executive – Cybersecurity (North Central)
This is a rare opportunity to join a fast-scaling, VC-backed
Cyber AI startup
at an early stage and put your personal stamp on the growth of the business. You’ll be a true
hunter , owning complex enterprise deals end-to-end and working directly with the CEO to build the North Central region from the ground up. We need someone based in the North Central region who is known and well connected across that territory. If you thrive in unstructured environments, have a strong
CISO/GRC network , and can turn conversations at events into real pipeline — this role is built for you! The Role:
Individual contributor with a meaningful enterprise quota Own and close
large, complex enterprise deals Build pipeline through
events, network-led selling, and smart outbound Partner directly with the CEO and founders on strategy, deals, and market expansion Be one of the first enterprise AEs shaping how the company sells and wins What We’re Looking For:
5+ years of
enterprise cybersecurity sales
experience Early AE experience at a
Seed / Series A / Series B
startup Proven success closing
$100k+ ACV
deals into Fortune 1000 accounts A strong, credible
CISO / security leadership network Confidence winning business face-to-face at
industry events and conferences Relentless drive, urgency, and a builder’s mindset Mindset & Fit:
You speak the language of
CISOs, security leaders, and GRC teams You prospect aggressively and don’t wait for inbound You want ownership, autonomy, and accountability — not layers of management Why This Opportunity Stands Out:
Meaningful early-stage equity
with real upside Direct impact on company direction, GTM motion, and growth Work alongside highly technical founders with strong product–market fit Mission-driven: enabling enterprises to adopt
AI securely and responsibly High-performance culture built on
speed, transparency, and execution About the Company:
A US-based
Cyber AI startup , backed by top-tier cyber-focused VCs, solving one of the biggest problems enterprises face today:
secure GenAI adoption . If you are a proven,
driven enterprise AE
who wants to build something meaningful, leverage your network, and accelerate your career fast — this is one worth exploring. Apply today and connect with me ASAP for a conversation to discuss: Ed Carr – Trident Search. Candidates for this role will need to have experience selling in a cyber startup, have a strong network or senior level cyber decision makers and have worked in a founding AE role before or a 1st boots on the ground cyber sales role. $150,000 basic salary, Double OTE Fully remote based – covering the whole of the North Central territory.
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This is a rare opportunity to join a fast-scaling, VC-backed
Cyber AI startup
at an early stage and put your personal stamp on the growth of the business. You’ll be a true
hunter , owning complex enterprise deals end-to-end and working directly with the CEO to build the North Central region from the ground up. We need someone based in the North Central region who is known and well connected across that territory. If you thrive in unstructured environments, have a strong
CISO/GRC network , and can turn conversations at events into real pipeline — this role is built for you! The Role:
Individual contributor with a meaningful enterprise quota Own and close
large, complex enterprise deals Build pipeline through
events, network-led selling, and smart outbound Partner directly with the CEO and founders on strategy, deals, and market expansion Be one of the first enterprise AEs shaping how the company sells and wins What We’re Looking For:
5+ years of
enterprise cybersecurity sales
experience Early AE experience at a
Seed / Series A / Series B
startup Proven success closing
$100k+ ACV
deals into Fortune 1000 accounts A strong, credible
CISO / security leadership network Confidence winning business face-to-face at
industry events and conferences Relentless drive, urgency, and a builder’s mindset Mindset & Fit:
You speak the language of
CISOs, security leaders, and GRC teams You prospect aggressively and don’t wait for inbound You want ownership, autonomy, and accountability — not layers of management Why This Opportunity Stands Out:
Meaningful early-stage equity
with real upside Direct impact on company direction, GTM motion, and growth Work alongside highly technical founders with strong product–market fit Mission-driven: enabling enterprises to adopt
AI securely and responsibly High-performance culture built on
speed, transparency, and execution About the Company:
A US-based
Cyber AI startup , backed by top-tier cyber-focused VCs, solving one of the biggest problems enterprises face today:
secure GenAI adoption . If you are a proven,
driven enterprise AE
who wants to build something meaningful, leverage your network, and accelerate your career fast — this is one worth exploring. Apply today and connect with me ASAP for a conversation to discuss: Ed Carr – Trident Search. Candidates for this role will need to have experience selling in a cyber startup, have a strong network or senior level cyber decision makers and have worked in a founding AE role before or a 1st boots on the ground cyber sales role. $150,000 basic salary, Double OTE Fully remote based – covering the whole of the North Central territory.
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