Senior Account Executive, Startups (Austin)

Available Locations

• Austin, US
• Chicago, US

About the Role

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.

Digital Native AEs at Cloudflare sell into the most innovative companies in North America. In targeting high‑growth, technologically advanced, and venture‑backed companies, AEs are positioned to drive in‑depth product discussions while communicating and demonstrating value quickly to customers. This role within the digital native segment focuses on both the acquisition of prospective Digital Native accounts, as well as the expansion of existing customer accounts. The ideal candidate will have both a sales and technical background that enables them to drive customer engagement from technical professionals through to senior executive levels, and across Security, Network, Development and Infrastructure teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop, execute, and maintain your territory plan to exceed quarterly sales targets and annual quota assignment.
• Be an expert in three unique sales motions: new business acquisition (new customer logos), customer expansion (upsell and cross‑sell Cloudflare solutions), and renewal within your territory.
• Build a robust sales pipeline utilizing the four sourcing funnels: AE led outbound, BDR, Channel, and Marketing Inbound.
• Develop and strategically leverage a deep technical understanding of the problems Cloudflare solves in order to drive a consultative sales motion.
• Craft and communicate compelling value propositions for Cloudflare services. Drive awareness through regular outbound campaigns on product and feature roadmap updates.
• Accurately forecast, build commercial outcomes by running a consistent sales process, including driving next‑step expectations and contract negotiations.
• As a trusted advisor, build long‑term strategic relationships with key accounts to ensure customer adoption, retention and expansion. Regularly evaluate usage trends and articulate value to show Cloudflare impact and provide strategic recommendations during business reviews.
• Network across different business units with each of your accounts, and multi‑thread to identify and engage new divisional buyers.
• Position Cloudflare’s platform in each of your target customers, including Cloudflare One and the Connectivity Cloud to realize our full potential in every customer.
• Operate internally as a liaison with cross‑functional teams to share key customer feedback and insights to improve customer experience and further investments with Cloudflare.

Desirable Skills, Knowledge, and Experience

• 5+ years sales experience selling B2B SaaS
• Strong B2B discovery skills
• Candidates have a point of view of industry trends and can customize a client‑centric “why change” narrative
• Track record of beating annual targets of $1M+ and successfully managing complex six‑figure deals
• Experienced in multithreading into the C‑suite and across an organization to manage a complex sales cycle
• Self‑motivated; entrepreneurial spirit
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Software and system skills are a must (SFDC, Tableau, G‑suite, MSFT suite)
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.

Compensation

Compensation may be adjusted depending on level and work location.

• For Illinois‑based hires: Estimated annual salary of $212,000 – $292,000

This role is eligible to earn incentive compensation under Cloudflare’s Sales Compensation Plan. The estimated annual salary range includes the on‑target incentive compensation that may be attained in this role under the Sales Compensation Plan.

Equity

This role is eligible to participate in Cloudflare’s equity plan.

Benefits

Cloudflare offers a complete package of benefits and programs to support you and your family. The benefits program supports health care expenses, caregiving, capital building, and more. The following outlines key benefits for U.S. employees; benefits may vary for employees outside the U.S.

Health & Welfare Benefits

• Medical/Rx Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Commuter Spending Accounts
• Fertility & Family Forming Benefits
• On‑demand mental health support and Employee Assistance Program
• Global Travel Medical Insurance

Financial Benefits

• Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Life & Accident Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Stock Participation Plan

Time Off

• Flexible paid time off covering vacation and sick leave
• Leave programs, including parental, pregnancy health, medical and bereavement leave

Equal Opportunity

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. We are an AA/Veterans/Disabled Employer.