India onlyWho are we?
UpGuard’s mission is to protect the world’s data. We obsessively seek out elegant, robust ways to enable our customers to find, acknowledge, and remediate cyber risk. With UpGuard, organizations leverage our security expertise and software to automate what was once laborious, spreadsheet-driven processes–whether it's monitoring the attack surface of hundreds of vendors or assessing the security of their own infrastructure. UpGuard is used by some of the world’s largest, fastest-growing, and most innovative companies.
At UpGuard, our Sales team has not only been pivotal in growing our business but more importantly, showing the value of our product on a daily basis. We have a highly collaborative sales culture and take on a consultative approach, focusing solely on what’s best for the customer. In 2023, our Sales team exceeded revenue targets and we’re only just getting started! We’re on the lookout for high-energy individuals who are hungry to get better every day, have a desire to win, and are seeking to sell a product that is helping solve a massive problem for businesses across the globe.
Why are we hiring for this role?
UpGuard had a record-breaking 2020 where sales grew by 128% and new customer velocity increased by over 179%. The ride has only continued through 2021, 2022, and 2023 so with that, we are expanding our sales team to keep the momentum going!
Our sales team is expanding in all regions and the focus is on finding our next Account Executive in India. Could that be you?
We are looking for a full-time ambitious sales professional who is ready to make the next step in their career. You will get exposure to every aspect of our sales cycle from lead generation to close across a portfolio of Indian customers. If you are a highly process-oriented sales professional with a proven track record and an insatiable desire to do things better, let's talk!
NOTE: This is a fully remote role based in Delhi. Unfortunately, we cannot hire outside this location.
What will you accomplish?
- Manage the full sales cycle, from lead generation to close
- Generate your pipeline of qualified net new sales opportunities via cold outreach
- Perform product demos via video conference to prospects
- Communicate and sell UpGuard’s value proposition to prospects
- Maintain accurate and detailed notes on every deal in your pipeline
- Work as a team with Sales Development Representatives (SDRs), Technical Account Managers (TAM’s), and Operations to complete a full sales cycle
- Collaborate with other Account Executives and cross-departmentally to share knowledge and insights
- As part of an entrepreneurial team in this rapidly growing business, you will help shape the future of businesses of all sizes, and securely use technology to connect with customers, employees, and suppliers
What do we need from you?
- At least 4 years of technology-related sales or business development experience at a B2B SaaS company
- You are a consistent top performer and have a history of exceeding your targets
- Selling to Mid-Market Enterprise customers, including C-level executives, is right in your comfort zone
- You are an exceptional communicator, both written and spoken
- Demonstrated success with complex commercial and legal negotiations, working with procurement, legal, and business teams
- Experience working with and managing partners including global system integrators and packaged software vendors
- You are highly process and detail-oriented
What will give you an edge?
- Experience using Hubspot CRM
- Technical background (Bsc Comp Sci or Equivalent)
- Knowledge and understanding of the cybersecurity industry - ideally from a previous sales role in the industry
What's in it for you?
- Fully Remote - you choose. We focus on what you deliver, not where you deliver it from.
- Impact: Influence talent strategy, push the boundaries of your field, and see the impact of your work on a daily basis.
- Be part of an energetic team: Our team is highly collaborative, fostering a positive work environment that encourages creativity and innovation.
- We value work-life balance: We recognize the importance of maintaining balance and provide a supportive work environment that allows you to prioritize your personal life and well-being.
- Generous reward: We offer a competitive salary + equity
- Great perks: You won’t find table tennis tables - we prefer to offer perks that support your overall well-being - including a lifestyle allowance, well-being program, WFH stipend, professional development budget, generous leave benefits, and plenty more.
UpGuard is a Certified Great Place to Work® in the US, Australia, UK and India, establishing its position as a leading global technology employer. 99% of team members agree that UpGuard is a great place to work, apply now to find out why!
As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.
For applications to positions in the United States, please note, at this time we can only support hiring in the following US states: CA, MD, MA, IL, OR, WA, CO, TX, FL, PA, LA, MO, DC or NV.
Before starting work with us, you will need to undertake a national police history check and reference checks. Also please note that at this time, we cannot support candidates requiring visa sponsorship or relocation.
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