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Account Executive - DivisionHex (Cybersecurity) Sales

Coalfire logoCoalfire$88,000–$150,000/yrRemote from United StatesFull-timeListed 3mo ago

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The posting

About Coalfire

Coalfire is on a mission to make the world a safer place by solving our clients’ hardest cybersecurity challenges. We work at the cutting edge of technology to advise, assess, automate, and ultimately help companies navigate the ever-changing cybersecurity landscape. We are headquartered in Chicago, Illinois with offices across the U.S. and U.K., and we support clients around the world.

But that’s not who we are – that’s just what we do.

We are thought leaders, consultants, and cybersecurity experts, but above all else, we are a team of passionate problem-solvers who are hungry to learn, grow, and make a difference.

Position Summary

Accomplished solution-oriented Sales professional with demonstrated success in selling Cybersecurity services to enterprise, mid-market and emerging accounts across all key verticals, including, financial, high-tech, healthcare, retail, consumer products, energy, telecommunications, etc. The Account Executive function is able to communicate effectively with C level executive teams to understand their initiatives and build effective DivisionHex security programs that address their strategy. The primary focus for this role is to position and sell DivisionHex Cybersecurity consulting and managed services, offerings, and capabilities within a defined set of prospects and select existing customer accounts.

These offerings include Penetration Testing (AI, Network,**Application, Mobile, Hardware, Social Eng, Physical), Adversary Services, Exposure Management, ThreatHunting, Dark Web Monitoring, IR Playbook Reviews, Cyber Maturity & Risk Assessments, TPRM, CISO**Advisory, etc.

This Account Executive Role role is focused on growth, establishing net new client relationships for DivisionHex (a division of Coalfire). Our territory model is flexible (pick your accounts and leverage your network). The role will also be responsible for "cross-selling" DivisionHex services into existing Coalfire clients not currently utilizing DivisionHex. As a result of Coalfire's marketplace reputation and demand generation investments, this role should also expect in-bound leads. In summary, we're looking for a consultative sales professional with a bias for hunting, passion for cyber security, and a strong network.

What You'll Do

  • In addition to hunting new prospects, you will also work with a select grouping of existing DivisionHex customers that represent immediate opportunity to build and grow programmatic offensive and defensive security offerings
  • Create and drive business development initiatives that align with our current and future Cybersecurity portfolio service offerings in order to achieve sales bookings quota
  • Responsible for creating and executing a quarterly business development plan and process, including coordination of all necessary internal and external resources to identify and secure business opportunities
  • Prepare quarterly reviews on business prospects and market conditions to ensure resources are aligned with business goals
  • Partner with our pre-sales solution architects for account planning and client engagement
  • Build working relationships cross-functionally with project management team, delivery team, and marketing to ensure coordination of efforts and good communication between all parties
  • Establish a repeatable process for deal review, approval, and lead deal execution
  • Support building market awareness with clients in your territory both internally and externally for our Cybersecurity offerings
  • Make an impact to Account Management, including Account planning, Client procurement, Meeting follow-up, Pipeline development, Opportunity pursuit, Contract negotiation, Risk management, Proposal and Statement of Work (SOW) development, and Revenue goals
  • Develop strong and lasting relationships with client executives, effectively engage new business and position the account for follow on security engagements
  • Develop and maintain contact with top decision makers at key clients; organize and lead pursuit teams; participate and lead aspects of the proposal development process; contribute to the development of proposal pricing strategies
  • Lead client-facing management security strategy and planning sessions and formal proposal presentations
  • Develop business with new buyers and business units within existing accounts

What You'll Bring

  • 6+ years of successful experience with direct Cybersecurity related sales or account management in a B2B sales environment
  • 2-3 years of experience selling security consulting and managed services highly preferred
  • Demonstrate a consistent and demonstrable track record of achieving annual bookings targets
  • Proven history of quota attainment, forecast accuracy, and consistent pipeline generation
  • Knowledge of security market trends, industry participants, new technologies & business models
  • Demonstrated superior ability to develop and lead relationship-building activities with C-Level executives, including CISO, CIO, CEO, CFO, COO, CTO
  • Candidates that actively maintain a set of C level relationships preferred
  • Excellent presentation, verbal, and written communication skills
  • Strong strategic thinking, analytical, and leadership skills
  • Critical thinking skills to determine the best solution out of multiple "correct" options
  • Ability to travel 25% - 50% on a monthly basis
  • Bachelor’s degree (four-year college or university) or equivalent combination of education and work experience

Why You’ll Want to Join Us

At Coalfire, you’ll find the support you need to thrive personally and professionally. In many cases, we provide a flexible work model that empowers you to choose when and where you’ll work most effectively – whether you’re at home or an office.

Regardless of location, you’ll experience a company that prioritizes connection and wellbeing and be part of a team where people care about each other and our communities. You’ll have opportunities to join employee resource groups, participate in in-person and virtual events, and more. And you’ll enjoy competitive perks and benefits to support you and your family, like paid parental leave, flexible time off, certification and training reimbursement, digital mental health and wellbeing support membership, and comprehensive insurance options.

At Coalfire, equal opportunity and pay equity is integral to the way we do business. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Coalfire is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact our Human Resources team at HumanResourcesMB@coalfire.com .

Where you can sell from

Fully remote, for people based in United States.

Taken from Coalfire's own posting, last seen live on 14 Nov 2026.

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The application

Your details and CV, then 11 questions (1 written).

Have readyCVLinkedIn (optional)X profile (optional)GitHub (optional)Portfolio (optional)Website (optional)
  1. 1.
    What is your age range?Pick one · optional
  2. 2.
    What is your racial or ethnic identity?Pick one · optional
  3. 3.
    Do you currently reside in the United States?Yes or no
  4. 4.
    Are you legally authorized to work in the U.S.?Yes or no
  5. 5.
    Do you now, or will you in the future, require immigration sponsorship for work authorization (e.g., H-1B)? (if hired, verification will be required consistent with federal law.)Yes or no
  6. 6.
    Have you ever been employed by Coalfire?Yes or no
  7. 7.
    By providing your phone number you agree to receive job application status update text messages from Coalfire. I am aware that message frequency will vary and that msg & data rates may apply. I confirm that I understand I can respond "STOP"Pick any: I understand. · optional
  8. 8.
    What percentage are you willing to travel?Short answer
  9. 9.
    Desired SalaryShort answer
  10. 10.
    Do you have 6+ years of experience with direct sales or account management in a B2B sales environment, selling professional services to mid-market and enterprise companies?Yes or no · optional
  11. 11.
    Do you have experience selling any of the following servics: Penetration Testing (AI, Network, Application, Mobile, Hardware, Social Eng, Physical), Adversary Services, Exposure Management, Threat Hunting, Dark Web Monitoring, IR Playbook RWritten answer

From Coalfire's apply page, checked 12 Nov 2026.

About Coalfire

Sells compliance assessments and advisory (FedRAMP, CMMC, PCI, HITRUST and other frameworks), offensive and defensive security work through its DivisionHex team, and a compliance automation platform to enterprises, cloud providers and defense suppliers.

Pay schedule: Salaried full-time employees carrying a bookings quota; the postings name paid parental leave, flexible time off, certification and training reimbursement, mental health support and insurance, and describe no commission terms.

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