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    Senior Account Executive - West

    Onyx Security

    🇺🇸 United States
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    SaaS
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    Work Type

    Remote

    Vertical

    SaaS

    Source

    himalayas

    About this role

    DescriptionJoin Onyx Security and help build the control plane for autonomous AI in a fast-moving, high-impact environment.

    Onyx is building the control layer that enables enterprises to safely adopt and scale AI agents across the organization, with the visibility, governance, and operational control needed to understand what agents exist, what they do, how they behave, and what risks they introduce.

    About the roleOnyx is looking for an Account Executive to help drive growth with enterprise customers. You will own the full sales cycle, build trusted relationships with customers, and help organizations adopt Onyx’s AI security platform to solve high-priority business and security challenges.

    What you will do Identify, develop, and close new business opportunities. Run discovery, solution alignment, negotiation, and close processes. Build relationships with technical and executive stakeholders. Partner with marketing, presales, and customer success on account strategy. Consistently achieve or exceed sales targets.

    Requirements

    What you will bring 5+ years of experience in enterprise software sales. Experience in cloud, SaaS, or security markets. Strong track record of quota attainment. Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills. Ability to thrive in a high-growth startup environment. Nice to Have Familiarity with MEDDIC or consultative sales methodologies.

    Existing network in cloud security or enterprise technology. Job

    Benefits Remote work model Health insurance and wellness

    benefits Equity participation Compensation Disclosure

    We offer a competitive compensation package that includes base salary, equity, and performance-based incentives. Compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and the scope of the role. Equal Opportunity StatementOnyx is an equal-opportunity employer.

    We value diverse perspectives and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees.Originally posted on Himalayas

    Commission Structure

    Base Salary

    $,k

    Commission

    Structure not specified

    Ramp Period

    Not mentioned — clarify timeline

    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

    Experience·5+ years required
    Bachelor's Degree·Required
    Negotiation·Required skill

    Typical Day — Account Executive

    Stakeholder meetings3–5/week
    Executive presentations2–3/week
    Business cases & RFPs1–2/week
    Forecast & pipeline2×/week
    Champion coachingDaily

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

    Role Signals

    Green Flags

    ✓
    Equity/Stock Options

    Ownership stake offered

    ✓
    Remote Friendly

    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

    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

    Account-Executive
    Sales-Executive
    Enterprise-Sales
    SaaS-Sales
    Business-Development-Executive
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    Walk me through your discovery process.

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

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

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    How do you build business cases for stakeholders?

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    Describe a deal you lost and what you learned.

    Template question
    Research Onyx 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
    Prepare to discuss your home office setup and self-management discipline
    Review the job description and map your experience to each requirement
    Role Insights

    Account Executives are the revenue engine of any sales organization — this role will require strong pipeline management and closing skills.

    Top SaaS reps often earn significant upside through accelerators once quota is exceeded.

    This remote-friendly role provides geographic flexibility while maintaining access to a SaaS market.

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