Account Executive - Middle East
Tessian, United Arab Emirates

Tessian
Tessian protects every business’s mission by securing the human layer
We're building intelligent security that works for human beings as they are, not how security policies would like them to be. Using machine learning technology, Tessian automatically predicts and eliminates advanced threats on email caused by human error - like data exfiltration, accidental data loss, business email compromise and phishing attacks - with minimal disruption to employees' workflow. As a result, employees are empowered to do their best work, without security getting in their way. You can read more about Human Layer Security here.
Tessian has raised a $74m Series C led by renowned security investors, March Capital (Crowdstrike, Knowbe4), with follow-on from Sequoia, Accel, Balderton, Latitude, Okta, Sozo, Citi amp; Schroder Adveq, to further our mission to secure the human layer.
Founded in 2013, Tessian is backed by world-class venture capital investors, is dual headquartered in San Francisco (US) and London (UK), with office hubs in Boston amp; Austin, and is one of the Top-3 2021 Best Places to Work for Women.
Sales at Tessian
Having found exceptional product-market fit for our category-defining Human Layer Security software platform, we’re in the midst of transitioning from 'start-up' to ‘scale-up’. Funded by VCs such as Sequoia Capital and Accel Partners, we’re building out our commercial presence in new markets and doing business with some of the largest global companies.
We’re looking for outstanding SaaS salespeople who have a deep understanding of the cyber security space. You’ll be a strategic planner and builder but laser focused on getting the deal done. This is a huge opportunity for the right candidate to play a big part in the growth of Tessian and help define our GTM strategy.You'll be our first hire in the Middle East region.
You would be responsible for growing our client base with the largest organizations in the Middle East and South Africa. Individuals should have a proven track record of consultative sales; the ability to negotiate complex six and seven figure contracts; a strong understanding of the cyber landscape and a willingness to embrace disruptive, fast paced technology companies. If this is you, we offer best in class compensation with uncapped commissions.
You'll be given world class support: our CMO and Head of Demand Generation are turbocharging pipeline generation inbound pipeline as well as delivering curated industry events. You will be paired with an SDR to support territory planning, outreach and pipeline generation.In this role you'll:

• Generate, manage and forecast a sales pipeline, from new and existing accounts.
• Formalize a go to market strategy in terms territory/vertical planning and identify qualified value segments.
• Build relationships with C-Level executives at target organisations.
• Navigate and close out complex sales cycles with some of the most prestigious companies across the Middle East and South Africa
• Define, execute, and own an engagement plan for key prospects.
• Collaborate with team members and find strategic ways to win business
• Build strong relationships with your prospects but also all internal stakeholders involved in the sales cycle.
• Develop and manage strong relationships within our market segment, looking for opportunities to add value for the customer and develop additional revenue.
• Forecast sales activity and revenue achievement, while creating satisfied and reference-able customers.

We'd love to meet someone who:

• Has a track record of exceeding targets in SaaS sales
• Gets that their pipeline generation work is never done!
• Is able to reach and develop relationships with C-level executives in key verticals
• Deeply understands of digital cyber security landscape and relationships
• Has a successful history of direct new business sales, with the ability to prove consistent delivery against targets
• Has a track record of success in selling business applications and complex solutions amp; experience in bringing innovative / market defining products to market
• Takes a strategic view to an account with a fast-paced transactional approach

If you're not sure that you exactly fit all of the above criteria, please do get in touch anyway. We're always keen to speak to great candidates even if you don't feel you meet every criteria listed!
Equality amp; diversity
Tessian is an equal opportunity employer, committed to equality and diversity amongst both our employees and prospective applicants. The Human Layer we're securing is diverse, and we know we need to be diverse and inclusive to successfully create HLS that reflects this. You can read our equality and diversity statementhere.
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