Crux For Sales Professionals

Be Part of Something Bigger

Abstract Nature
The first exclusive network for cybersecurity sales professionals
01.
Grow your career
02.
Sharpen your skills
03.
Expand your network

What You Get

Abstract Circles
Abstract Image

Things We Talk About

Navigating your job search

Great companies to work for

Quota attainability

Comp structures

How CISOs buy

Opening up new markets

F‍AQ

Who do we work with?
  • Field sellers
  • Pre-sales/ sales engineers
  • Sales leadership
What does it cost?

It costs nothing to join our network! We charge employers when they hire people through Crux

What is your matching process?

We allow everyone in our network to build a profile on Crux for free. This includes the opportunity to take various assessments proactively, and build in depth profiles on experience and career aspirations. When candidates are a strong fit for a role we are representing, we utilize in depth interviews and reference checks to round out perspective and match people with opportunities that are the right fit for them.

How much experience do I need to have in cybersecurity?

If you are looking to break into cybersecurity sales, you are welcome to join the platform and contribute to the community. However, we only place experienced sales talent with a track record in this industry

Recent Jobs

Sr. Account Executive West
ZeroFox
State
Remote
Remote Elig.
On-site
Seniority
Experienced
Domain
Cross-domain
Salary ($K)
-
Not disclosed
Services Engagement Manager
Semperis
State
Texas
Remote Elig.
Remote
Seniority
Senior
Domain
Administrative
Salary ($K)
-
Not disclosed
Sr. Software Dev. Engineer
Securiti
State
California
Remote Elig.
On-site
Seniority
Experienced
Domain
Product
Salary ($K)
-
Not disclosed
Remote
State
Texas
Remote Elig.
Remote
Not disclosed
Seniority
Experienced
Domain
Sales
Salary ($K)
90
-
110
Not disclosed
90

Who are we?

UpGuard’s mission is to protect the world’s data. We obsessively seek out elegant, robust ways to enable our customers to find, acknowledge, and remediate cyber risk. With UpGuard, organizations leverage our security expertise and software to automate what was once laborious, spreadsheet-driven processes–whether it's monitoring the attack surface of hundreds of vendors or assessing the security of their own infrastructure. UpGuard is used by some of the world’s largest, fastest-growing, and most innovative companies.Â

At UpGuard, our Sales team has not only been pivotal in growing our business but more importantly, showing the value of our product on a daily basis. We have a highly collaborative sales culture and take on a consultative approach, focusing solely on what’s best for the customer. In 2023, our Sales team exceeded revenue targets and we’re only just getting started! We’re on the lookout for high-energy individuals who are hungry to get better every day, have a desire to win, and are seeking to sell a product that is helping solve a massive problem for businesses across the globe.

Why are we hiring for this role?

We are looking to further expand our Sales Engineer function in the US, to support our growing sales team. As a Sales Engineer at UpGuard, you will be the central technical point of contact for customers progressing through our sales funnel. We’re looking for a driven individual who possesses an inquisitive mind and excellent technical knowledge. By joining the Sales Engineer team in the US, you'll have a critical role in enabling our Account Executives and ensuring our customers have a world-class experience.

  • As part of the Revenue Operations team, your goals will be to build, implement and iterate on processes to support and scale the Sales function to achieve revenue targets
  • You will drive product activation during trials by providing an excellent experience to our customers and ultimately assist the sales team with closing new business by doing the following:
  • Support prospects during trials/proof of concepts (POC) of the platform
  • Identifying prospect pain points and challenges during trials/POCs of the platform while also defining their goals and influencing their requirements
  • Be the technical point of contact for any support queries during the trial process
  • Assist with customer security assessments, RFPs, and business cases as required
  • Work collaboratively with the team to improve the trial/POC experience for our customers by identifying key insights, trends, and areas of improvement in the trial process and developing solutions to mitigate them

Required Qualifications:

  • At least 2-3 years of experience in either a Sales Engineer, Solutions Consultant or technical customer support role at a B2B SaaS company
  • A solutions-driven problem solver who is innately curious and seeks to understand WHYÂ
  • Proven ability to deliver product demonstrations and presentations to customers
  • Excellent written and verbal communication - this is a customer-facing role and you will be speaking directly to customers as part of the trial process
  • A high degree of technical aptitude and an intrinsic willingness to learn
  • Ability to give and receive feedback - you will collaborate cross-functionally across the organization to drive process improvements

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Information Technology or Software Engineering degree
  • Experience or a keen interest in cybersecurity

What's in it for you?

  • Monthly Lifestyle subsidy: use this for financial, physical, and mental wellbeing.
  • WFH set-up allowance: to ensure you have the right environment to work in, we will help you get set up within your first 3 months at UpGuard.
  • Generous Compensation: The base salary range for this role is between $90,000 and $110,000. You will also receive a quarterly bonus on top of the base salary. Compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
  • $1500 USD annual Learning & Development allowance: to support your career development all team members will be able to expense development opportunities against this allowance.
  • Generous Annual Leave/PTO allowances: time to recharge your batteries.
  • 18 weeks paid Parental Leave: irrespective of parenting role.
  • Personal Leave allowance: this includes sick & carer’s leave.
  • Fully remote working environment: while we have physical offices in Sydney & Hobart, we do not mandate compulsory attendance.
  • Top-spec hardware: all team members will be provided with top-spec laptops for their roles.
  • Personal device security & online privacy protection subsidy: UpGuard provides team members with a paid subscription to personal device security & online privacy protection platform.
  • Generative AI subsidy: UpGuard provides paid subscriptions for all team members to access generative AI tools to support their work.

UpGuard is a Certified Great Place to Work® in the US, Australia, UK and India, establishing its position as a leading global technology employer. 99% of team members agree that UpGuard is a great place to work, apply now to find out why!

As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.

For applications to positions in the United States, please note, at this time we can only support hiring in the following US states: CA, MD, MA, IL, OR, WA, CO, TX, FL, PA, LA, MO, DC or NV. Before starting work with us, you will need to undertake a national police history check and reference checks. Also please note that at this time, we cannot support candidates requiring visa sponsorship or relocation.

No items found.
On-site
State
California
Remote Elig.
On-site
Not disclosed
Seniority
Executive
Domain
Sales
Salary ($K)
220
-
240
Not disclosed
220

At JFrog, we’re reinventing DevOps to help the world’s greatest companies innovate -- and we want you along for the ride. This is a special place with a unique combination of brilliance, spirit and just all-around great people. Here, if you’re willing to do more, your career can take off. And since software plays a central role in everyone’s lives, you’ll be part of an important mission. Thousands of customers, including the majority of the Fortune 100, trust JFrog to manage, accelerate, and secure their software delivery from code to production -- a concept we call “liquid software.” Wouldn't it be amazing if you could join us in our journey?

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Regional Vice President of Sales to lead our strategic enterprise accounts team for the West Region in the United States. This executive will play a critical role in driving growth, expanding our market presence, and accelerating revenue within our strategic enterprise segment. This role requires a strategic mindset and strong leadership skills to drive a high-performance culture, manage complex sales processes, and ensure exceptional customer success. Reporting directly to the GM and SVP of NA Sales, the RVP will align with company goals, execute the sales strategy, and guide a team of seasoned Strategic Account Executives.

  • Develop, lead and execute the sales strategy for the West region, ensuring alignment with company objectives and market trends.
  • Build, inspire, and manage a high-performing team of Strategic Account Executives. Provide mentorship, foster a positive culture, and drive team accountability to achieve and exceed sales targets.
  • Own and deliver on revenue targets for the West Region, identifying growth opportunities within existing accounts and developing strategies to win new enterprise customers.
  • Own and measure the growth by Increasing renewal rates, reduce churn and expand our revenue in accounts through cross-sell and up-sell using advocacy and higher product adoption.
  • Drive operational rigor for territory mapping, account planning, opportunity/pipeline management and quarterly business reviews. Lead by example by using our sales methodology and processes effectively that enable accurate forecasting of opportunities.
  • Cultivate and maintain executive-level relationships with key customers to drive satisfaction, adoption, expansion and retention. Act as an escalation point for complex negotiations and customer needs.
  • Work closely with Marketing, Product, and Customer Success teams to ensure consistent messaging, product alignment, and customer satisfaction across all touchpoints.
  • Stay informed on industry trends, competitive landscape, and customer challenges to inform and adapt the regional sales strategy.
  • Implement and continuously improve processes, leveraging data and technology to drive operational efficiency and scalability within the region.

Required Qualifications

  • 10+ years of enterprise sales experience with 5+ years of leadership experience with a track record of success in enterprise sales within the software/SaaS industry.  Second line leadership experience is a plus.
  • Demonstrated success in building, managing, and developing high-performing sales teams in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
  • Strong executive presence and presentation skills to effectively lead and manage a sales team. Very comfortable in the “C” suite with a track record of closing seven and eight figure software licensing deals.
  • Proven success attracting, hiring,and retaining a world class sales team which includes setting clear objectives, providing guidance and support, mentoring and developing team members while fostering a high-performance sales culture.
  • Proven Experience with MEDDPICC and value-based selling. Experience with Challenger selling is a plus.
  • Strong analytical and forecasting skills with a data-driven approach to decision-making and problem-solving.
  • Exceptional ability to work collaboratively across departments and foster a culture of teamwork and high performance.
  • Must be willing and able to travel up to 50%

WHAT JFROG CAN OFFER…

  • At JFrog, base salary is only one component of our compensation package.
  • This position has a base salary range between $220,000 to $240,000.  Base salary will be based on your skills, qualifications, experience and location.
  • Additionally, this role may be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments.
  • This position also includes an equity package of restricted stock units (RSU).  In addition, JFrog employees are eligible to participate in our Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
  • JFrog provides employees comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement, wellness and much more!

JFrog is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin or nationality, ancestry, age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status or any other category protected by law.

No items found.
Remote
State
USA
Remote Elig.
Remote
Not disclosed
Seniority
Experienced
Domain
Sales
Salary ($K)
-
Not disclosed

Customer Account Executive, Commercial

HackerOne is the global leader in human-powered security, harnessing the creativity of the world’s largest community of security researchers with cutting-edge AI to protect your digital assets. The HackerOne Platform combines the expertise of our elite community and the most up-to-date vulnerability database to pinpoint critical security flaws across your attack surface. Our integrated solutions, including bug bounty, pentesting, code security audits, spot checks, and AI red teaming, ensure continuous vulnerability discovery and management throughout the software development lifecycle. Trusted by industry leaders such as Coinbase, General Motors, GitHub, Goldman Sachs, Hyatt, PayPal, and the U.S. Department of Defense, HackerOne was named a Best Workplace for Innovators by Fast Company in 2023 and a Most Loved Workplace for Young Professionals in 2024.

Are you passionate about building and nurturing customer relationships while driving business growth? HackerOne is seeking a Customer Account Executive to join our dynamic sales team. In this role, you will focus on expanding existing customer accounts and identifying new business opportunities within our target market segment.

Your Journey at HackerOne:

As a Customer Account Executive, your primary responsibility will be to cultivate relationships with our valued existing customers and strategically identify opportunities for business expansion. You will play a pivotal role in driving revenue growth and promoting HackerOne's products and services to help customers enhance their cybersecurity programs.

Mission of the Customer Account Executive Team at HackerOne:

Our mission is to empower customers to run world-class security programs by leveraging HackerOne's products, services, and global community of hackers. As a Customer Account Executive, you will contribute to this mission by delivering exceptional customer experiences and driving business outcomes for our clients.

  • Manage the end-to-end sales cycle for assigned customer accounts, from lead to close.
  • Meet and exceed monthly, quarterly, and annual sales quotas.
  • Develop and qualify customer leads to generate new business opportunities.
  • Conduct presentations and demonstrations of HackerOne's platform, both online and in person.
  • Collaborate with Renewals Managers and Customer Success Managers to develop strategic plans for account growth.
  • Understand customer needs and challenges to effectively communicate how HackerOne can address them.
  • Utilize Salesforce for lead, account, and opportunity management.
  • Maintain accurate quarterly sales forecasts.

Required Qualifications

  • 2+ years of software or web technologies sales experience, preferably selling to a technical audience.
  • Proven track record of success in a sales environment, exceeding targets and quotas.
  • Strong presentation and communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Ability to understand and articulate technology solutions and their value propositions.
  • Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
  • Intellectually curious and adaptable to change.
  • Strategic thinker with the ability to identify and pursue business opportunities.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Security industry knowledge is not required but considered a plus!
  • #LI-Remote
  • #LI-SM1
  • We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer and commit to responding to every applicant.
  • We're committed to building a global team! For certain roles outside the United States, U.K., and the Netherlands, we partner with Remote.com as our Employer of Record (EOR).
  • Employment at HackerOne is contingent on a background check.
  • HackerOne is an Equal Opportunity Employer in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, pregnancy, disability or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by international, federal, state, or local laws.
  • This policy applies to all HackerOne employment practices, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. HackerOne makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
  • For US based roles only: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, all qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for the position.

HackerOne Values

HackerOne commits to maintaining a strong, inclusive culture built for our employees and our community of hackers. We are driven by our five core values. We recognize that our mission is bigger than us, and therefore act with integrity at all times. As a team, we believe that transparency builds trust so we default to disclosure in our communications. Each individual executes with excellence, creating an environment of greater alignment and greater autonomy. We win as a team and respect all people to empower everyone to learn from each other, innovate, and grow.

No items found.