Account Executive Enterprise UK

    Aikido Security

    🇬🇧 London, Greater London, United Kingdom
    SaaS
    Hybrid
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    Work Type

    On-site

    Vertical

    SaaS

    Source

    arbeitnow

    About this role

    🌍 We’re making security suck less for developers.Security tools haven’t kept up with how software is built today. They interrupt teams, slow releases, and turn security into a bottleneck instead of a capability. We built Aikido to change that. Aikido builds developer-first security products that reduce real risk without getting in the way of shipping software.

    We focus on what actually matters and automate the rest.We’re taking on legacy security tools teams have been stuck with, and we’re winning. If you want to help us take market share and build products developers actually enjoy using, you’re in the right place.Founded in 2022 by third-time founders, Aikido has $85M in the bank and a long runway ahead. We’re building toward self-securing software.

    Join an all-star team. Take real ownership. Push boundaries. Build things that matter.As our Account Executive ENT you’ll drive new enterprise business, expand existing relationships, and secure long-term partnerships across engineering, DevOps, and security teams.You’ll prospect the right companies, run the deal end-to-end, and expand the relationship once they’re customers.

    You’ll sell directly to engineering, DevOps, and security teams and make sure Aikido becomes their default security platform.

    ResponsibilitiesOwn the full cycle for a defined list of enterprise targets from first touch to close.Build and deepen relationships with senior engineering, platform, and security leaders.Drive expansion within existing accounts in tight partnership with Customer Success and Product.Build tailored presentations and demos that show clear technical and business value.Align with marketing and alliances on account-based programs and partner-led motions.Maintain an accurate forecast and disciplined pipeline management in HubSpot.Represent Aikido in the field at industry and partner events.

    6 to 10 years of SaaS sales experience, ideally in cybersecurity, DevSecOps, or developer tools.Consistent record of closing complex 6 and

    Tools & Tech Stack

    HubSpot

    Selling Motion

    Sales Cycle

    Enterprise

    6–18 month cycles, complex multi-stakeholder deals

    Prospecting

    Channel / Partner

    Sell through partners, resellers, or alliances

    Buyer Persona

    C-Suite

    Selling to executive decision-makers

    Requirements at a Glance

    Bachelor's Degree·Required
    SaaS/Software·Industry experience
    Prospecting·Required skill
    Pipeline Management·Required skill

    Typical Day — Account Executive

    Stakeholder meetings3–5/week
    Executive presentations2–3/week
    Business cases & RFPs1–2/week
    Forecast & pipeline2Ă—/week
    Champion coachingDaily

    Estimates based on role type and selling motion — actual may vary by company.

    Role Signals

    Green Flags

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    Existing Book

    Inherit existing accounts

    SaaS — Interview Intel

    Typical Sales Cycle

    30–90 days (SMB) · 3–9 months (Mid-Market) · 6–18 months (Enterprise)

    Common Buyer Objections

    • "We're locked into a contract with [competitor]"
    • "We built something in-house already"
    • "We don't have budget until next quarter"
    • "Our team won't adopt another tool"

    Key Industry Metrics

    ARR / MRRNet Revenue Retention (NRR)CAC Payback PeriodLogo Churn vs Revenue ChurnACV (Avg Contract Value)Magic Number

    Hot Topics to Reference

    • • AI-native product disruption
    • • PLG vs sales-led motion debate
    • • Vertical SaaS consolidation
    • • Usage-based pricing models

    Use these insights to speak the buyer's language in interviews.

    Tags

    Sales
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    Walk me through your discovery process.

    Template question
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    How do you handle a prospect who goes silent mid-deal?

    Template question
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    Tell me about your largest closed deal and the sales cycle.

    Template question
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    How do you build business cases for stakeholders?

    Template question
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    Describe a deal you lost and what you learned.

    Template question
    Research Aikido Security's product, recent news, and key competitors
    Prepare metrics: quota attainment %, average deal size, win rate
    Practice a 2-minute product demo pitch for a mock discovery call
    Review the job description and map your experience to each requirement
    Role Insights

    This Account Executive position at Aikido Security involves managing the full sales cycle from prospecting through close.

    SaaS sales roles typically involve consultative selling with longer deal cycles.

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