Senior Account Executive / Account Manager - Tech in Reading

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. We work on large scale distributed systems, processing almost 3 trillion events per day and this traffic is growing daily. Our customers span all industries, and they count on CrowdStrike to keep their businesses running, their communities safe and their lives moving forward.

CrowdStrikers drive their careers through flexibility and autonomy while also being expected to contribute to a culture of responsible AI adoption, experimentation, and innovation. 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. The future of cybersecurity starts with you.

As a Corporate Account Executive, you will be responsible for driving new business opportunities within Corporate clients. You will position CrowdStrike as the supplier of choice within your accounts. To meet and exceed your individual sales quota, you will drive the sales cycle to success. You will meet the client’s requirements and be responsible for collaborating with the relevant internal teams to deliver successful sales proposals. The right candidate will possess excellent energy and drive and a real desire to build business across a portfolio of accounts. They will have the ability to build effective relationships quickly and to find a valuable business within each account immediately that can then be enhanced by leveraging internal resources. This role requires you to come into our Reading office two days a week.

What You'll Do:

• Lead the full sales cycle, from prospecting to closing, with a focus on acquiring new customers and expanding within existing accounts.
• Develop and execute account strategies to drive revenue growth across the assigned territory, working independently and collaboratively.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term customer relationships, positioning CrowdStrike as a trusted security partner.
• Work closely with internal teams (Sales, Channel, Marketing, Sales Engineering, Customer Success, and Product Development) to drive engagement and visibility with key accounts.
• Provide accurate forecasting and sales reporting.
• Maintain up-to-date prospect and customer information using Salesforce.
• Adapt to different time zones as needed and be willing to travel occasionally for key customer meetings and industry events.

What You'll Need:

• A proactive and ambitious sales professional with a track record of exceeding sales targets.
• Experience in B2B sales within cybersecurity, cloud, SaaS, or IT solutions.
• Ability to navigate complex sales processes and engage with key decision-makers, including C-level executives.
• Ability to work effectively with channel partners, resellers, and managed service providers.
• A self-motivated, disciplined approach to sales, with strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

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 Networks, geographic neighborhood 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 employer. We support veterans and individuals with disabilities through our affirmative action program. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or family status, veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by law. We base all employment decisions--including recruitment, selection, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, promotions, transfers, lay-offs, return from lay-off, terminations and social/recreational programs--on valid job requirements.

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Summary Location: United Kingdom - Reading Type: Full time