About the role
Black Duck Software, Inc. helps organizations build secure, high-quality software, minimizing risks while maximizing speed and productivity. Black Duck, a recognized pioneer in application security, provides SAST, SCA, and DAST solutions that enable teams to quickly find and fix vulnerabilities and defects in proprietary code, open source components, and application behavior. With a combination of industry-leading tools, services, and expertise, only Black Duck helps organizations maximize security and quality in DevSecOps and throughout the software development life cycle.
We are seeking an Enterprise Account Executive in the Midwest region to join our team!
Responsibilities
Drive top-line sales revenue in a named list of accounts, as well as a geographic footprint
Drive adoption of enterprise agreements in the targeted named accounts to ensure long term relationships and maximum contract value.
Collaborate with global team members to foster a strong sense of community and information sharing among named accounts.
Strong focus on relationship building with executive decision makers.
Guide prospects through a methodical sales process to facilitate decisions.
Ensure customer success.
Maintain accurate Salesforce information.
Travel as necessary to client locations (approximately 50% of time traveling)
Required Skills & Knowledge
Minimum 8 years enterprise software sales experience
Proven track record of exceeding software sales revenue targets
Proven ability to manage complex sales cycles.
Proven ability to sell multiyear enterprise licensing agreements.
Proven track record selling six-or-seven figure deals.
Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with executive decision makers.
Excellent critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communications and presentations skills
Preferred Experience
Software engineering tools sales experience
Security software sales experience
Large enterprise account management experience
The base salary range across the U.S. for this role is between $130,700-$196,100. In addition, this role is eligible for commission. Black Duck offers a competitive total rewards package. The actual compensation offered will be based on a number of job-related factors, including location, skills, experience, and education.
Black Duck is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran or military service status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Black Duck complies with all applicable laws prohibiting employment discrimination in every jurisdiction where it operates and provides reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law.
Aplyr's read
Black Duck Software, part of Synopsys, excels in software security solutions, attracting tech-savvy professionals passionate about open source management and cybersecurity.
What's promising
- •Strong focus on software security and quality solutions.
- •Part of Synopsys, a leader in electronic design automation.
- •Opportunities in diverse roles, from engineering to sales.
What to watch
- •Integration into Synopsys may limit autonomy.
- •Highly specialized focus might not appeal to generalists.
- •Competitive industry with rapid technological changes.
Why Black Duck Software
- •Specializes in open source management and vulnerability detection.
- •Offers a niche focus within the broader Synopsys portfolio.
- •Reputation for comprehensive software security solutions.
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About Black Duck Software
Synopsys is a leading provider of electronic design automation (EDA) software and services, specializing in software security and quality solutions.
