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Optiv

Account Manager – Cybersecurity

Optiv

. Sell Optiv security services and security technology solutions to strategic accounts in the assigned geography .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeHouston • Texas • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic account management and sales within the cybersecurity domain, with a strong focus on building relationships and executing effective sales strategies. Proven track record of exceeding sales targets and managing cross-functional teams to achieve client goals.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Strategic Account ManagementSales Pipeline DevelopmentCross-Functional Team LeadershipClient Relationship BuildingNegotiation Skills

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Hard Skills
Sales Cycle ManagementTerritory ProspectingAccount Expansion PlanningMEDDICC MethodologyCommand of the Message
Soft Skills
Effective CommunicationPresentation SkillsRelationship Management
Industry Keywords
CybersecuritySecurity ServicesTechnology SolutionsSales QuotasClient Satisfaction

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Sell Optiv security services and security technology solutions to strategic accounts in the assigned geography
  • Own and coordinate all aspects of the sales cycle within assigned accounts
  • Lead cross-functional teams to build and execute multi-year strategic account management plans
  • Build trusted, effective, and productive relationships with client executives
  • Create strategic account management plans based on client business, technology, and cybersecurity goals
  • Build a sales pipeline and achieve or exceed assigned gross margin targets
  • Manage current and multi-quarter forecasts with accuracy, currency, and integrity
  • Execute sales activities aligned with Force Management principles, including MEDDICC and Command of the Message
  • Communicate Optiv’s value proposition for security services and technology expertise
  • Build relationships with technology partners to generate leads and sales opportunities
  • Coordinate communications among clients, technology partners, and Optiv teams
  • Maintain effective internal communications regarding opportunities, requirements, and client satisfaction
  • Meet with top clients to understand goals and expectations, and review progress quarterly

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Experience in product or services based sales typically gained over 3-5 years in a technology company, ideally cybersecurity
  • Proven ability to build and execute territory and account prospecting and expansion plans with a track record of exceeding assigned quotas
  • Experience engaging cross-functional resources such as sales, pre-sales technical support, and other support personnel
  • Demonstrated ability to build productive business relationships with key executives and sponsors within assigned accounts
  • Effective presentation, verbal and written communication skills
  • Negotiation experience
  • History of demonstrated achievement exceeding plan and expectations

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • A company committed to our inclusive value through our Employee Resource Groups
  • Work/life balance
  • Professional training resources
  • Creative problem-solving and the ability to tackle unique, complex projects
  • Volunteer Opportunities through “Optiv Chips In”
  • The ability and technology necessary to productively work remotely/from home (where applicable)