Account Executive London

    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.We're looking for an all-round salesperson in London to join us as we enter our next phase of growth. As we rapidly expand, you’ll take on a dynamic, high-impact role and partner on key commercial initiatives across the region.

    ResponsibilitiesManage sales opportunitiesFollow up on inbound leadsOutbound and prospectHelp with, and execute growth initiatives Medior/Senior profileExperience with CRM, outbounding, prospecting, sequences, (cold) calling, ...Very tech-savvyHungry and 'get stuff done' mentalitySelf-starter and independentCommutable to London

    What you can expectShort decision lines. Big ownership. Shape the projects that matter and ship fast.Grow as fast as we do. Take on more, own more, and carve out your own path.Top-tier tech pay and equity.High trust, strong values, zero corporate BS.Flexibility in working hours.A company that sticks to its values in an open and informal atmosphere.We hire for talent, drive, and potential.

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    Selling Motion

    Prospecting

    Hybrid

    Mix of inbound leads and outbound prospecting

    Buyer Persona

    C-Suite

    Selling to executive decision-makers

    Requirements at a Glance

    Bachelor's Degree·Required
    Prospecting·Required skill

    Typical Day — Account Executive

    Demos & presentations4–6/week
    Prospecting calls20–30/day
    Proposal writing2–3/week
    Pipeline review2Ă—/week

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

    Role Signals

    Green Flags

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    Equity/Stock Options

    Ownership stake offered

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    Inbound Leads

    Warm leads provided

    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

    As an Account Executive with Aikido Security, you'll own the entire revenue pipeline and be measured on quota attainment.

    Expect to work with recurring revenue models where customer retention is as important as acquisition.

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