Sr. Enterprise Account Executive

About Us

At Cloudflare, we are on a mission to help build a better Internet. Today the company runs one of the world’s largest networks that powers millions of websites and other Internet properties for customers ranging from individual bloggers to SMBs to Fortune 500 companies. Cloudflare protects and accelerates any Internet application online without adding hardware, installing software, or changing a line of code.

We realize people do not fit into neat boxes. We are looking for curious and empathetic individuals who are committed to developing themselves and learning new skills, and we are ready to help you do that. We cannot complete our mission without building a diverse and inclusive team.

We are seeking an exceptionally accomplished and visionary Sr. Enterprise Account Executive to join our Enterprise/Field Sales team. In this expert-level role, you will be the driving force behind Cloudflare's most strategic customer engagements, leading the charge in securing and expanding critical platform sales within focused accounts.

As a Sr. Enterprise Account Executive, you will demonstrate the highest level of sales proficiency, ensuring highly accurate forecasting, strategic pipeline management, and consistently exceeding attainment targets. You will be a recognized subject matter expert, providing in-depth education to customers and partners alike on Cloudflare’s extensive product ecosystem and its place within the broader security landscape.

• Executive-Level Strategic Revenue Leadership: Own and execute the most critical territory and account plans, consistently exceeding multi-million dollar sales targets and annual quotas by architecting and closing large-scale platform sales within highly focused, strategic accounts.
• Precision Forecasting & Pipeline Mastery: Lead with unparalleled accuracy in forecasting and demonstrate complete mastery of proactive pipeline management.
• Enterprise Architecture & Business Model Expertise: Exhibit an expert-level understanding of customer Enterprise Architecture across all four pillars (business, data, applications, technology), seamlessly mapping these to customer business models.
• C-Suite Engagement & Executive Sponsorship: Lead and orchestrate complex customer engagements across numerous business units simultaneously, connecting the dots to solidify platform sales.
• Cross-Functional Leadership & Influence: Drive and lead highly complex virtual teams that include Product Managers, VPs, and SVPs to manage and close the most strategic customer opportunities.
• Digital Transformation Visionary: Serve as Cloudflare's leading voice on digital transformation, engaging deeply with customers on their key drivers for change.
• Organizational Communication & Feedback: Connect themes from across departments and global locations to craft critical, crystal-clear messaging.
• Long-Term Strategic Impact: Consistently articulate how decisions will impact Cloudflare years into the future, willing to trade short-term gains for significant long-term organizational benefit.
• Define Goals & Drive Efficiency: Play a key role in defining team goals and metrics each quarter, rigorously reviewing results.
• Company-Wide Innovation & Problem Solving: Consistently and proactively address internal and external needs, driving urgency across the department and company to offer solutions that optimize efficiency.
• Inclusive Leadership & Future-Proofing: Serve as an exemplary leader, consistently bringing in diverse perspectives to not only address today's needs but also anticipate and solve future problems.

• 10+ years of expert-level experience selling complex, multi-million dollar technology solutions in a B2B enterprise model.
• Unparalleled in-depth knowledge of Cloudflare's entire product suite and the broader security landscape.
• Mastery in understanding Customer Enterprise Architecture (Business, Data, Applications, Technology) and adept at mapping Cloudflare solutions to complex business models and modern cloud operating environments.
• Proven ability to apply and manage executive sponsorship programs, with extensive experience engaging directly and influencing CIOs, CISOs, and CTOs.
• Demonstrated success in leading and orchestrating virtual teams comprising VPs and SVPs to manage and close the most strategic customer opportunities.
• Recognized authority on digital transformation, with a deep understanding of market trends and the ability to strategically position Cloudflare as a critical partner in driving customer innovation.
• Exceptional strategic communication, negotiation, and presentation skills, capable of delivering impactful messaging to the highest levels of customer and internal leadership.
• A visionary leader who consistently makes decisions for the long-term benefit of Cloudflare, even if it means trading off short-term gains.
• Proven ability to define team goals and metrics, drive cross-departmental efficiency, and proactively address roadblocks for optimal results.
• A humble yet assertive leader who consistently challenges the status quo and drives positive, innovative change across the organization.
• Expert-level proficiency in advanced sales and business intelligence platforms.
• Bachelor's degree required, with an MBA or advanced technical degree highly preferred.
• Ability to travel extensively as required to engage with key customers, executive leadership, and internal teams.

Compensation may be adjusted depending on work location.

• Estimated annual salary of $320,000- $350,000 (base/variable)

This role is eligible to earn incentive compensation under Cloudflare’s Sales Compensation Plan.

Cloudflare offers a complete package of benefits and programs to support you and your family, including Health & Welfare Benefits, Financial Benefits, and Time Off.

Cloudflare is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all people and valuing diversity and inclusiveness. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to their perceived or actual race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, or any other basis protected by law.