Majors Account Executive, Mumbai

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 hire the best people based on an evaluation of their potential and support them throughout their time at Cloudflare. Please note: This role will require you to be based in Mumbai About the Department Account Executives, Channel Account Managers, Business Development Representatives, Solution Engineers, Customer Success, and Sales Operations - all working together help our customers adopt Cloudflare and create great Internet-enabled experiences. The sales team at Cloudflare helps customers solve real, technical problems while creating the revenue streams that help the company provide free service to millions in our community. Based in India, you will drive sales into BFSI focussed enterprise accounts across the Western India region, for Cloudflare’s solutions. Your strategic selling activities will include hunter type activities to proactively penetrate target named accounts, detailed account planning, focused relationship building and leading effective sales campaigns to successful closure. The ideal candidate will possess both a major account sales background in technology solutions, primarily software based, that enables them to drive engagement with senior level decision makers within Cloudflare’s target customers. Industry experience selling into Finance, Retail, Manufacturing and other Enterprise verticals along with Service Provider and exposure to application and network security and zero trust is desired in this role. Responsibilities As an Account Executive, you'll be responsible for developing and executing against a Sales strategy/plan for assigned vertical or accounts, as well as driving large account sales into India markets to achieve revenue targets. Therefore, you must have a strong network of contacts with decision makers in enterprise accounts across the region, and have experience selling complex solutions to these accounts. Manage contract negotiations Maintain a robust sales pipeline Develop long-term strategic relationships with key accounts Less than 50% travel Requirements Bachelor's degree required Fluent in English Relevant direct experience, track record, and relationships within largest corporate enterprise accounts in India market 8+ years of direct B2B selling experience, preferably managing internet accounts Direct experience selling network security and/or CDN solutions and services preferred Prior experience being part of an early sales team helping drive traction in India market for a US-based SaaS company highly preferred Experience managing longer, complex sales cycles Basic understanding of computer networking and how the internet works Aptitude for learning technical concepts/terms (Technical background in engineering, computer science, or MIS a plus) Strong interpersonal communication (verbal and written) and organisational skills Self-motivated; entrepreneurial spirit Comfortable working in a fast paced dynamic environment What Makes Cloudflare Special? We’re not just a highly ambitious, large-scale technology company. We’re a highly ambitious, large-scale technology company with a soul. Fundamental to our mission to help build a better Internet is protecting the free and open Internet. Cloudflare is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all people and place great value in both diversity and inclusiveness. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to their, or any other person's, 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr