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Senior Account Executive - MDR

Seven AI, Washington, District of Columbia, United States


Account Executive

7AI is building the next generation of AI-driven security operations. Our platform uses agentic AI systems to automate investigation, response, and security workflows, enabling security teams and service providers to operate with greater speed, scale, and intelligence. 7AI is seeking an experienced Account Executive responsible for driving revenue within the MSSP, MDR, MSP, and System Integrator ecosystem. This role focuses on acquiring and expanding relationships with organizations that deliver managed security services or security transformation programs. The ideal candidate has a strong background in cybersecurity sales and understands how service providers and integrators build and operate SOC-based services. Candidates should be able to communicate the operational value of agentic AI in security operations and how automation can transform the economics and scalability of managed security services. This is a high-impact role responsible for developing pipeline, managing complex sales cycles, and closing strategic deals with security service providers and integrators. Key responsibilities include: Own the full sales cycle from prospecting to close within MSSP, MDR, MSP, and System Integrator organizations. Drive new revenue through strategic engagement with service provider executives, security leaders, and SOC operations teams. Develop relationships with CISOs, heads of security operations, SOC directors, managed service leadership, and security practice leaders within system integrators. Meet and exceed quarterly and annual sales targets. Required experience includes: 10 or more years of experience in cybersecurity sales. At least 5 years of experience either selling MSSP, MDR, MSP, or security services, or selling cybersecurity technology directly into MSSP, MDR, MSP, or System Integrator organizations. Proven track record of closing complex cybersecurity deals. Experience managing multi-stakeholder sales cycles involving technical teams, security leaders, and executive buyers. Strong understanding of security operations and SOC workflows. Ability to communicate the value of AI-driven automation in cybersecurity environments. Location: Remote within the United States. Compensation: Competitive base salary, commission plan, and equity participation.