Remote
SaaS
himalayas
About this role
DescriptionRemote Position -Must be based in the region Accelerate Your Career in CybersecurityPentera is the market leader in AI-native Security Validation, equipping enterprises with the platform to proactively test their defenses against the latest cyber attacks.
Pentera proves which exposures are truly exploitable across the entire attack surface and drives remediation workflows that reduce real risk. Anchored in real-attack validation, the Pentera platform powers the full Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM) cycle, from exposure discovery through prioritization, validation, and mobilization.
Thousands of security teams around the world trust Pentera to close their security gaps before threat actors can exploit them.With over 350 team members and 1,300 customers in more than 60 countries, Pentera is a growing company supported by top investors such as Insight Partners, K1, and The Blackstone Group.If you want to grow your skills, make an impact, and be part of an innovative team, Pentera is the place for you.The RoleMost security sales roles have you pitching fear.
This one has you proving it: an AI-native platform that emulates real attacks inside a customer’s own environment - the strongest demo in cybersecurity, because the results are the customer’s own.You’ll run your PNW territory like a business: full cycle, first touch to close, pipeline and doors you open yourself. You’ll shape how we sell, not just run the play - and
what you close moves the company’s trajectory, not just your number.
What You’ll Do Own the full sales cycle end to end - prospecting, discovery, demos, POCs with our Sales Engineers, negotiation, close - across enterprise accounts in the PNW. Self-source your pipeline: open your own doors and create demand - don’t wait for it. Sell to CISOs and security leaders, anchoring every conversation to their business risk, not our feature list.
Run a modern, AI-assisted sales motion: Salesforce, Gong, Outreach/Apollo, Sales Navigator, 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
Location flexibility
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 questionAs an Account Executive with Pentera, 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.
This remote-friendly role provides geographic flexibility while maintaining access to a SaaS market.
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