On-site
SaaS
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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
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
Typical Day — Account Executive
Estimates based on role type and selling motion — actual may vary by company.
Role Signals
Green Flags
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
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
Walk me through your discovery process.
Template questionHow do you handle a prospect who goes silent mid-deal?
Template questionTell me about your largest closed deal and the sales cycle.
Template questionHow do you build business cases for stakeholders?
Template questionDescribe a deal you lost and what you learned.
Template questionThis 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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