Corporate Account Executive - Africa (Remote, UAE)

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Cloud • Information Technology • Sales • Security • Cybersecurity
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The Role
As a Corporate Account Executive at CrowdStrike, you will run a full sales process to generate new business in the SMB segment, leveraging collaboration with the Sales Development and Marketing teams. This role involves strategizing with channel partners, forecasting sales, and becoming an expert in cybersecurity solutions, while selling to C-level executives in South and East Africa.
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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. 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 also a mission-driven company. We cultivate an inclusive culture that gives every CrowdStriker both the flexibility and autonomy to own their careers. 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:

CrowdStrike is seeking a Corporate Account Executive to sell into our SMB segment. They will partner with our Sales Development, Sales Engineering, Channel Account Managers, and Marketing team to effectively break down barriers and showcase the value of our products. If you are a hunter, who enjoys the thrill of closing net new opportunities, then this is the role for you! 

This role is remote with the exception of coming into the office 1 day a week for team unity, building, and collaboration.

This position is open to candidates located in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to cover South and East Africa.

  

What You’ll Do: 

  • Run a full sales process from prospecting to close. 

  • Strategize with our channel partners to drive net-new business. 

  • Forecast and report updates to management team through Clari. 

  • Become an insider within the cyber security industry and become an expert of CrowdStrike’s platform. 

  • Stay well educated and informed about CrowdStrike’s competitive landscape and how to sell the value of our solutions and services when compared to the relevant competitors in the Next-Generation Endpoint Protection Platform marketspace. 

  • May require modified work hours to accommodate accounts in other time zones, and minimal, but occasional travel for accounts that require a higher touch to achieve closure. 

What You'll Need: 

  • 1+ years of full sales cycle experience, generating net new business for a SaaS, Cloud, and/or Security solution within the South and East Africa region.

  • 1+ years of experience carrying a dedicated sales quota, with responsibility for full sales cycle from sourcing to closing. 

  • Experience with a consultative sales process with proven ability to sell a broad, multi-module solution to mid/enterprise organizations. 

  • Confidence to sell into C-level Executives and/or Evaluator-level Security and IT Leadership. 

  • Ability to execute a go-to-market strategy and prospect into accounts using SFDC, Outreach, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, ZoomInfo, cold calling, emailing, and more. 

  • Previous experience strategizing with Channel Partners which may include, but not be limited to, Value-Added-Resellers and Managed Service Providers 

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

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

  • Competitive nature, but also a collaborative team player. 

  • Strong presentation skills, both in person and via virtual channels. 

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Benefits of Working at CrowdStrike:

  • Remote-friendly and flexible work culture

  • 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 Resource Groups, geographic neighbourhood 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 and affirmative action employer. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where everyone is valued for who they are and empowered to succeed. Our approach to cultivating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture is rooted in listening, learning and collective action. By embracing the diversity of our people, we achieve our best work and fuel innovation - generating the best possible outcomes for our customers and the communities they serve.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. If you need assistance accessing or reviewing the information on this website or need help submitting an application for employment or requesting an accommodation, please contact us at [email protected] for further assistance.

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The Company
HQ: Austin, TX
10,000 Employees
Hybrid Workplace
Year Founded: 2011

What We Do

CrowdStrike has redefined security with the world’s most advanced cloud-native platform that protects and enables the people, processes and technologies that drive modern enterprise. Tested and proven, the world's largest organizations trust CrowdStrike to stop breaches with unparalleled protection against the most sophisticated cyberattacks.

The CrowdStrike culture has been built upon our Core Values since the day we began. We are Fanatical About the Customer, Relentlessly Focused on Innovation and believe that our Limitless Passion drives Unlimited Potential for every CrowdStriker. As a purpose-built remote-first company, we believe cultivating a connected culture for every employee, no matter where they are in the world, is a key ingredient in building a high-performing, diverse team.

We don’t have a mission statement. We’re on a mission—to stop breaches. Ready to join a mission that matters?

Why Work With Us

We have a culture that celebrates achievement, encourages flexibility and innovation and thrives on teamwork. We all work towards a single mission: to stop breaches. This common goal drives a sense of community and connection among our people across the globe.

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