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Account Executive - Software Sales

Gables Search Group
Columbus, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 9/13/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/12/2026
Our client is hiring three Mid-Market Account Executives to sell software that helps organizations strengthen security and protect business assets. Two openings cover Pacific or Mountain time zones, and one covers Eastern or Central. Enterprise-level candidates in Eastern or Central time zones may also be considered.

Build your territory with support from technical specialists, marketing, and channel partners, plus uncapped commissions.

Responsibilities

  • Engage CISOs, CIOs, IT leaders, and business decision-makers to understand security needs and purchasing priorities.
  • Manage opportunities from discovery and qualification through technical evaluation, negotiation, procurement, and close.
  • Win new customers through outbound prospecting, referrals, and partner collaboration.
  • Partner with Sales Engineers on solution discussions, demonstrations, and business cases.
  • Maintain territory plans, CRM records, pipeline activity, and accurate sales forecasts.
  • Coordinate with Customer Success, marketing, and channel partners to advance opportunities.

Qualifications

  • B2B software sales experience involving SaaS, cybersecurity, or identity management solutions.
  • Experience with identity and access management (IAM), credential security, or phishing protection is especially relevant.
  • Demonstrated success acquiring new customers and delivering against revenue targets.
  • Ability to navigate multiple stakeholders, technical evaluations, and commercial negotiations.
  • Strong discovery, presentation, and consultative selling skills.
  • Mid-market closing experience or a strong SMB/commercial sales background involving complex deals.
  • Channel collaboration and familiarity with MEDDIC or similar qualification methods preferred.
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.

Location and Compensation

  • Mid-Market: Two openings in Pacific/Mountain and one in Eastern/Central time zones. Base salary up to $75,000; on-target earnings of $200,000.
  • Enterprise consideration: Eastern/Central candidates only. Base salary up to $125,000; on-target earnings of $250,000.
  • Uncapped commissions at both levels.

Salary : $75,000 - $125,000

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