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Sonatype

Account Executive, Commercial

Sonatype

. Independently prospect, cultivate, and engage North American accounts to build a predictable pipeline without relying on heavy inbound or channel support .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in SaaS and Cloud application security sales, with a strong ability to independently prospect and manage high-velocity sales cycles. Proficient in leveraging modern sales technologies and maintaining pipeline hygiene to drive revenue growth.

Highest-signal resume keywords
SaaS Sales ExperienceCloud Application Security KnowledgePipeline Management SkillsOutbound Sales TechniquesSalesforce Proficiency

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Hard Skills
Deal QualificationValue-Based Closing TechniquesTechnical Discovery DemonstrationsApplication Security BasicsCloud Deployment Models
Soft Skills
Proactive MindsetStructured Task ManagementStrong Judgment
Tools & Technologies
SalesforceGongOutreachSalesloftAI Productivity Tools
Industry Keywords
Software Supply ChainDevOpsCloud InfrastructureTechnical Business DevelopmentHigh-Velocity Transactions

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Independently prospect, cultivate, and engage North American accounts to build a predictable pipeline without relying on heavy inbound or channel support
  • Manage a high volume of concurrent sales cycles ranging from 3 weeks to 3 months, from initial qualification to close
  • Qualify and present Sonatype’s SaaS/Cloud application security and software supply chain platform to engineering and security buyers
  • Run efficient sales processes with minimal technical and Sales Engineering resources by leveraging product knowledge and structured execution
  • Maintain accurate CRM data, activity tracking, and quarterly revenue forecasting
  • Prospect, qualify, advance, and close high-velocity transactions within the assigned territory
  • Maintain a high daily volume of outbound calls, emails, and social outreach
  • Lead internal orchestration and timely drafting of technical and commercial responses to public RFIs, RFPs, and agency solicitations
  • Partner with regional channel accounts, systems integrators, and distribution partners to track registrations and secure transactional closure
  • Conduct technical-commercial discovery demonstrations positioning Sonatype’s automated software supply chain protection as a compliance standard
  • Maintain territory forecasting hygiene through milestone updates in GTM execution platforms

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Experience as a high-performing Technical Business Development Representative (BDR), Senior SDR, or Inside Sales Representative looking to transition into/grow within a closing role
  • Demonstrated ability to prospect, multi-thread, and run disciplined outbound outreach into target organizations
  • Proactive mindset with a drive to independently learn software engineering concepts, application security basics, and SaaS/cloud deployment models
  • Highly structured task management skills capable of handling a high volume of concurrent deals and short sales cycles (3 weeks to 3 months)
  • Strong understanding of deal qualification, pipeline hygiene, and value-based closing techniques
  • Ability to leverage AI productivity tools, including generative AI for account research, personalized outreach, and workflow automation, with strong judgment and validation habits
  • Prior experience selling SaaS, Cloud infrastructure, DevOps, or Application Security solutions
  • Familiarity with cloud-native application architectures, software supply chain concepts, or developer tooling
  • Familiarity with modern sales technology stacks such as Salesforce, Gong, Outreach/Salesloft, and AI-assisted GTM tools

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Parental leave
  • Diversity and inclusion working groups
  • Flexible working practices
  • Company Wellness Week: company operations shut down for a week to enable personal growth and rest
  • Equal-opportunity employer
  • Disability and special-needs accommodation