On-site
SaaS
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About this role
Looking for an innovative, high-growth, multi-award-winning company in one of the hottest segments of the security market? Look no further than Veracode! Veracode is a global leader in Application Risk Management for the AI era.
Powered by trillions of lines of code scans and a proprietary AI-generated remediation engine, the Veracode platform is trusted by organizations worldwide to build and maintain secure software from code creation to cloud deployment. Learn more at www.veracode.com, on the Veracode blog, and on LinkedIn and Twitter.
As a SMB Account Executive you are experienced in heavy prospecting and quota carrying roles. This position is responsible for selling to Veracode's SMB customers and inbound prospects, managing the full sales cycle, prospect to close within your assigned territory.
Key Aspects of the Role:
Create and execute a strategic territory plan to attract and close business leveraging cross-functional relationships Accurately forecast and deliver a predictable sales cycle, and understand and engage with upper management to move deals through complex sales cycles Work closely with Customer Success and Renewals teams to maximize revenue within existing accounts Challenge, consult with and inspire our prospects & customers to think differently, beyond immediate needs, to engage in a value-based sales motion from initial discovery through proof of concept to purchase order Continuous sales training and Veracademy learning opportunities to further elevate your career
What you'll need:
Prior experience as a Business Development Representative with a history of success in both inbound and outbound prospecting Goal-oriented, driven to exceed quota and benefit from lucrative accelerators A growth mindset with the curiosity to understand your customers problems and become their trusted advisor Passion and commitment to security, motivated by the peace of mind we provide our customers Team player that wants to be part of
Commission Structure
Base Salary
Not disclosed — ask in interview
Commission
Structure not specified
Ramp Period
Not mentioned — clarify timeline
Accelerators
Yes
Selling Motion
Sales Cycle
Enterprise
6–18 month cycles, complex multi-stakeholder deals
Prospecting
Hybrid
Mix of inbound leads and outbound prospecting
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.
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 Veracode 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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