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About this role
Founded in 2004, NetBrain is the leader in no-code network automation. Its ground-breaking Next-Gen platform provides IT operations teams with the ability to scale their hybrid multi-cloud connected networks by automating the processes associated with Diagnostic Troubleshooting, Outage Prevention and Protected Change Management.
Today, over 2,500 of the world’s largest enterprises and managed services providers leverage NetBrain’s platform.
What We Need
The NetBrain Field Sales team is looking for a proven Enterprise hunter with extensive software selling experience and a high EQ in New England to join our World Class sales organization. To be considered in this role you must have experience:
Closing multi-year deals with long sale cycles worth upwards of $1mm Demonstrated history of working with BDRs on assigned prospect accounts to act on building a top-of-funnel pipeline, then actively driving it on through to close. Selling complex software solutions or services into IT (ie network ops, infosec)
The Strategic Account Executive will help GSI/MSP and Fortune 500 companies to transform their network operations using automation and dynamic mapping. Candidates will make a massive impact in NetBrain’s growth as a company as they look to close six and seven figure deals.
What You’ll Do
You will exceed assigned sales quotas and objectives. Define and execute a territory business plan that outlines the assigned target accounts, strategies for driving productivity, and high-quality pipeline that ultimately results in predictable outcomes and over achievement. Engage at all levels of a Global organization across IT and all other lines of business.
Demonstrate an excellent understanding of key selling methodologies that focus on maximizing deal values and accelerating the customer buying process. Provide accurate forecasting and reporting of all sales activities through salesforce.com. Leverage an extended team of business development representatives and Sal
Tools & Tech Stack
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
Outbound-Heavy
Self-sourced pipeline via cold outreach
Buyer Persona
C-Suite
Selling to executive decision-makers
Territory
Named Accounts
Pre-assigned list of target companies
Requirements at a Glance
Typical Day — Account Executive
Estimates based on role type and selling motion — actual may vary by company.
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 NetBrain Technologies Inc. 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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