Corporate Account Executive, Kolkata(Remote, IND)

As a global leader in cybersecurity, CrowdStrike protects the people, processes and technologies that drive modern organizations. Since 2011, our mission hasn’t changed — we’re here to stop breaches, and we’ve redefined modern security with the world’s most advanced AI-native platform. We work on large scale distributed systems, processing almost 3 trillion events per day and this traffic is growing daily. Our customers span all industries, and they count on CrowdStrike to keep their businesses running, their communities safe and their lives moving forward. We're proud to work for a mission-driven company leveraging AI to transform the way we work. CrowdStrikers drive their careers through flexibility and autonomy while also being expected to contribute to a culture of responsible AI adoption, experimentation, and innovation. We use an AI-first mindset as a force multiplier to proactively and continuously accelerate execution, build expertise, uncover insights, and solve complex problems. We’re always looking to add talented CrowdStrikers to the team who have limitless passion, a relentless focus on innovation and a fanatical commitment to our customers, our community and each other. Ready to join a mission that matters? The future of cybersecurity starts with you.

About the Role: We’re looking for a  Corporate Account Executive (CAE) to join the team. You will be responsible for a specific territory within the region to drive new business opportunities and welcome new customer logos. You must be extremely results driven, customer focused, technologically savvy, and innovative at building internal relationships and external partnerships to attack the market with passion! The right candidate will possess excellent energy and drive and a real desire to build business across a portfolio of accounts. They will have the ability to build effective relationships quickly, understand business challenges, have the ability to simplify complex messaging and communicate clearly and transparently.

This position is open to candidates that are located in Kolkata.

What You’ll Do:   Actively engage our prospective customers to identify new opportunities within the region.

Run a sophisticated end-to-end sales process from prospecting to closure.

Collaborate with our Sales Engineers (SE’s) to devise and execute account strategies and plans.

Work with our Sales Development Representative (SDR) function to establish pipeline building activities.

Forecast and report updates to the management team.

Become an insider within the Cyber Security Industry and become an expert of CrowdStrike products.

Stay well educated and informed as to the CrowdStrike competitive landscape and how to sell the value of our solutions and services when compared to the relevant competitors in the Next Generation Endpoint market space.

Be a go-getter that sets their sights above and beyond to blow out their established targets and quotas.

Provide existing customer success management for subscription renewal and cross/up sell

What You’ll Need: Sales experience; cold calling and generating net new business in the region

Proven experience selling a complex multi-product architecture; sell into C-level executives to evaluator-level engineers.

Track record of exceeding expectations in an individually focused, quota carrying role.

Technical aptitude and ability to learn new business and technical concepts quickly.

Persistence – Doesn’t stop at “no”.  Believes they can overcome.

Coachability - Seeks help; knows how to get help, when to ask for it and what situations call for it.

Charismatic - knows how to use it.

Sharp/Quick Witted - thinks on their feet. Flexibility to handle a curveball.

Creative – Can think outside the box (when appropriate).

Motivated - to learn, to succeed, to win, to grow.

Aptitude - Able to learn and implement new concepts quickly.

Confidence with absence of ego.

Self-Disciplined - Proven to be good at time management, organization, and demonstrate discipline in their process and everyday business.

Self-aware – Has a solid understanding of their strengths and weaknesses and what they need to work on.

Bonus Points:   Cyber Security industry experience

Security and/or SaaS Sales experience

Experience with cloud-native security platforms and solutions

Knowledge of endpoint detection and response (EDR) technologies

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Benefits of Working at CrowdStrike: Market leader in compensation and equity awards

Comprehensive physical and mental wellness programs

Competitive vacation and holidays for recharge

Paid parental and adoption leaves

Professional development opportunities for all employees regardless of level or role

Employee Networks, geographic neighborhood groups, and volunteer opportunities to build connections

Vibrant office culture with world class amenities

Great Place to Work Certified™ across the globe

CrowdStrike is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where everyone is valued for who they are and empowered to succeed. We support veterans and individuals with disabilities through our affirmative action program.

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