Senior Territory Account Executive

Cloudflare

. Develop and execute comprehensive account/territory plans to achieve quarterly sales and annual revenue targets .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • United StatesSenior💰 $212,000 - $292,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in B2B sales, account management, and partner ecosystem development, with a strong focus on driving revenue growth through strategic relationships and effective communication of value propositions. Proficient in utilizing sales tools and understanding cloud infrastructure and security to identify and capitalize on sales opportunities.

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B2B Sales ExperienceAccount ManagementCloud Infrastructure UnderstandingSalesforce (SFDC) ProficiencyPartner Ecosystem Development

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Hard Skills

Sales ForecastingContract NegotiationAnalytical AbilitiesQuantitative SkillsCloud Security Knowledge

Soft Skills

Interpersonal CommunicationOrganizational SkillsSelf-MotivationAdaptabilityEntrepreneurial Spirit

Tools & Technologies

Salesforce (SFDC)TableauG-SuiteMicrosoft Suite

Industry Keywords

Software SalesSaaS SalesChannel ManagementCloud TechnologyPartner Ecosystem

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudSFDCTableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute comprehensive account/territory plans to achieve quarterly sales and annual revenue targets
Drive new business acquisition, customer expansion through upselling and cross-selling, and renewals within the territory
Engage in account mapping sessions with partners and train new partners on Cloudflare technology and go-to-market strategies
Develop scalable relationships with target partners and expand the partner ecosystem in the region
Build and nurture a robust sales pipeline
Understand customer use cases and match them with Cloudflare portfolio solutions to identify sales opportunities
Craft and communicate value propositions for Cloudflare services and conduct outbound campaigns on product and feature roadmap updates
Forecast commercial outcomes through a consistent sales process, including next-step expectations and contract negotiations
Build strategic relationships with key accounts to drive adoption, retention, and expansion
Evaluate usage trends, articulate Cloudflare’s value, and provide recommendations during business reviews
Network across account business units and engage new divisional buyers
Position Cloudflare One and the Connectivity Cloud with target customers
Liaise with cross-functional teams to share customer feedback and insights

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of direct B2B selling experience
Strong interpersonal communication (verbal and written) and organizational skills
Self-motivated; entrepreneurial spirit
Comfortable working in a fast paced dynamic environment
Bachelor's degree required
Demonstrated analytical and quantitative abilities
Software and system skills are a must (SFDC, Tableau, G-suite, MSFT suite)
5+ years in Software/SaaS/Security Sales & Channel management is desirable
Existing relationships and/or strong familiarity of the partner ecosystem in the region covered is desirable
Understanding of cloud infrastructure ecosystem and cloud security is highly preferred
Experience working in a start-up environment is desirable
Ability to travel up to 25% of the time is desirable
Technical competence is strongly preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical/Rx Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Commuter Spending Accounts
Fertility & Family Forming Benefits
On-demand mental health support and Employee Assistance Program
Global Travel Medical Insurance
Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
Life & Accident Insurance
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
Employee Stock Participation Plan
Flexible paid time off covering vacation and sick leave
Leave programs, including parental, pregnancy health, medical, and bereavement leave
Incentive compensation under Cloudflare’s Sales Compensation Plan
Participation in Cloudflare’s equity plan