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Summary

SMB Account Executive at KnowBe4 responsible for driving sales of Security Awareness Training Platform within the small and medium-sized business sector in Tampa Bay. This role is foundational for company growth with potential for advancement to Mid-Market or Enterprise sales.

Key Responsibilities: Execute full sales cycle from prospecting to closing deals, including running online demos and building customer pipelines. Identify key decision makers, develop qualified business opportunities, maintain accurate CRM records, and achieve monthly sales quotas.
Skills & Tools: Proven sales experience with strong verbal and written communication abilities, proficiency in Salesforce and Gmail, familiarity with IT security concepts, and stats-driven analytical approach. Self-motivated, collaborative team player capable of working independently.
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree preferred with 1-3 years of software sales experience selling to SMBs. Network or Security Plus certification preferred; familiarity with IT Security field required.
Location: Hybrid in Clearwater, Florida, United States (greater Tampa Bay area)
Compensation: $50,000 – $80,000/year

Job Description

liETtVLaARqgmMEbYzHNNLIzUPcdfPrwhYtVK7Qa.png Fast Facts

We are seeking a motivated SMB Account Executive to drive sales within the small and medium-sized business sector in the greater Tampa Bay area, focusing on promoting our Security Awareness Training Platform.

liETtVLaARqgmMEbYzHNNLIzUPcdfPrwhYtVK7Qa.png Responsibilities: Responsible for the full sales cycle from prospecting to closing, including running online demos, building and maintaining a customer pipeline, and exceeding sales targets.

liETtVLaARqgmMEbYzHNNLIzUPcdfPrwhYtVK7Qa.png Skills: Proven sales experience, familiarity with IT security, strong communication skills, proficiency in Salesforce and Gmail.

liETtVLaARqgmMEbYzHNNLIzUPcdfPrwhYtVK7Qa.png Qualifications: Bachelor's degree preferred, experience selling software to SMEs, Network or Security Plus certification preferred.

liETtVLaARqgmMEbYzHNNLIzUPcdfPrwhYtVK7Qa.png Location: Clearwater, Florida | Hybrid position for candidates in the greater Tampa Bay area.

liETtVLaARqgmMEbYzHNNLIzUPcdfPrwhYtVK7Qa.png Compensation: Not provided by employer. Typical compensation ranges for this position are between $50,000 - $80,000.



Clearwater positions open to candidates located in greater Tampa Bay area. #

As an Account Executive in the SMB (Small and Medium-sized Business) space, you will be at the forefront of company growth initiatives, responsible for executing the full sales cycle from prospecting to closing deals. You will run online demos of the KnowBe4’s Security Awareness Training Platform and close net new business. After demonstrating success in this market, promotion to Mid-Market or Enterprise sales could be available.

Responsibilities:

  • Promote and sell KnowBe4’s range of products and services
  • Identify and close net new customers in the assigned territory
  • Build and maintain pipeline of potential customers by developing and managing relationships with prospects
  • Forecast new business prospects that result in successful client relationships and sales
  • Identify key decision makers while developing and qualifying new business opportunities within the targeted markets through cold calling, networking and high-level prospecting
  • Articulate the value proposition of KnowBe4’s products and help the customer understand how it will improve their business’s security awareness training (and security overall)
  • Achieve or exceed monthly quotas and/or targets 
  • Be well versed in KnowBe4’s product offerings and promote the products and services at trade shows as requested
  • Follow up on marketing leads to generate new sales opportunities and pipeline
  • Act strategically in offering or negotiating discounted pricing, in line with established policies and procedures
  • Maintain accurate and thorough records for customer calls, emails, notes, tasks, demos and other relevant information in compliance with the Administration Policy 

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree a plus 
  • Proven track record in sales 
  • 1-3 years selling software to Small Medium Enterprise a plus
  • Familiarity with standard concepts, practices and procedures within the IT Security Field
  • Experience with Salesforce and Gmail
  • Network or Security Plus preferred
  • Excellent verbal and written communications
  • Stats driven business professional
  • Motivated, energetic self-starter
  • Strong collaborative and teamwork skills
  • Must be able to work with minimum supervision

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