Jobs

Account Executive


Job details
  • Cognisys
  • London
  • 1 week ago


Location:London (Hybrid – 2/3 days in the office)

Salary:£40 - £45K (DOE) + generous commission plan


We are looking for a dynamic and results-driven Account Executive to join our team and drive new business opportunities.

Cognisys is a leading Cyber Security company specialising in Penetration Testing, GRC Consulting, and Managed Security services. We pride ourselves on our customer service, forward-thinking approach, and commitment to excellence. Our small but mighty team works with some of the best-known companies in the world, covering over 30 countries worldwide!


About the Role

As an Account Executive, you will play a pivotal role in identifying, developing, and closing new sales opportunities. You will leverage your expertise in lead qualification, networking, and social media to build relationships and drive revenue growth.

This role is ideal for a highly motivated individual with a strong cold-calling mentality and a passion for cybersecurity sales.


Key Responsibilities

  • Identify, develop, and close new sales opportunities through lead qualification, cold calling, networking, and social media outreach.
  • Create reliable sales forecasts and provide transparent pipeline status updates to management.
  • Develop and implement effective sales strategies to achieve and exceed revenue targets.
  • Manage the complete sales cycle effectively.
  • Take a proactive approach to problem-solving, even outside your immediate area of responsibility.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including technical experts and existing account managers, to deliver customised solutions.
  • Adapt to additional initiatives and responsibilities as they arise.
  • Continuously invest in self-development, focusing on skills and attributes essential for success in the role and future career growth.
  • Maintain an in-depth understanding of our products, the cybersecurity industry, and emerging market trends.


Requirements

  • 2+ years of experience in Sales or Business Development within the SaaS industry.
  • Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
  • Experience using CRM software such as HubSpot.
  • Self-starter with strong organisational and time-management skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
  • Strong cold-calling skills and a results-oriented mindset.
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build trust and rapport with clients.

If you think you can deliver but don't match the criteria above, please don't be put off. We are very open-minded and focus on ability and attitude above skills.


What We Offer

  • A dynamic and supportive work environment where customer care and innovation drive everything we do.
  • A dedicated budget for your professional development
  • EMI Employee Share Schemes provide the opportunity to share in the company's success.
  • Generous commission plan
  • Access to an Employee Wellness Hub supported by Kara Connect for health and well-being resources.
  • Frequent team social events and celebrations.
  • 22 days holiday rising to 25, plus a birthday holiday.
  • Refer a friend bonus scheme, up to £2,000!


Why Join Us?

At Cognisys, you will be part of a collaborative and innovative team that values your input and shares support. You'll have the opportunity to work on challenging projects that make a real impact on our clients. We'd love to hear from you if you want to challenge, lead and innovate!

We're not just about the work; we're about the people. Join a team where innovation is celebrated and your contributions are valued. We foster a collaborative environment where fresh ideas thrive and professional growth is encouraged.


Applications

Please feel free to reach out to Dom, our Head of Talent Acquisition, if you would like any further information, to discuss accessibility requirements, or if you require this information provided in an alternative format –

We welcome applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds and can make various reasonable adjustments to accommodate individual needs.


NO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES, PLEASE

Sign up for our newsletter

The latest news, articles, and resources, sent to your inbox weekly.

Similar Jobs

Account executive

DescriptionPosition at VIPRE Security GroupWho are weVIPRE Security Group, part of Ziff Davis Inc. (NASDAQ: ZD), is an award-winning global cybersecurity, privacy and data protection company. VIPRE Security Group is a global organization that protects millions of consumers and businesses including some very well-known brands. Backed by cutting-edge machine learning,...

Ziff Davis

Mid-Market New Business Account Executive

Mid-Market New Business Account Executive“Joining Mimecast now means being part of a forward-thinking, fun team that's driving the future of cyber resilience, offering tremendous opportunities to make a meaningful impact in the cybersecurity space.” -James Morgan, SVP Sales EMEA Our people are the very best. They have high levels of...

Mimecast London

Inside Sales Representative, UK&I / EMEA

At ReversingLabs, we are providing the world’s largest threat intelligence repository to protect software development and power advanced security solutions, keeping the most advanced cybersecurity organizations and Fortune 500 enterprises informed and ahead of the threats. Our software supply chain security and threat intelligence solutions have become essential to advancing...

ReversingLabs

Channel Account Manager - UK

ZeroFox seeks a Channel Account Manager (CAM) to support the continued and rapid growth of the Channel Program in the United Kingdom. This CAM will be responsible for managing existing and building new partner relationships in the UK region, and working with the ZeroFox sales team to generate top-of-funnel pipelines....

ZeroFox London

Major Account Manager

About NetskopeToday, there's more data and users outside the enterprise than inside, causing the network perimeter as we know it to dissolve. We realized a new perimeter was needed, one that is built in the cloud and follows and protects data wherever it goes, so we started Netskope to redefine...

Netskope London

Technical Sales Executive (Cybersecurity/MSP)

Technical Sales Executive (Cybersecurity/MSP)Hayes - Hybrid£35,000-£40,000 (OTE £60,00+) + Uncapped Commission + Hybrid + Training + Progression + Company BenefitsAre you a Technical Sales Executive or similar with a background in IT/Managed services sales looking to play a vital role in the continued growth of a rapidly expanding company? Your...

Hayes