Account Executive, Commercial

Important: 1Password is growing faster than ever. We’ve surpassed $400M in ARR and we’re continuing to accelerate, earning a spot on the Forbes Cloud 100 for four years in a row and teaming up with iconic partners like Oracle Red Bull Racing and the Utah Mammoth.

About 1Password

At 1Password, we’re building the foundation for a safe, productive digital future. Our mission is to unleash employee productivity without compromising security by ensuring every identity is authentic, every application sign-in is secure, and every device is trusted. We innovated the market-leading enterprise password manager and pioneered Extended Access Management, a new cybersecurity category built for the way people and AI agents work today. As one of the most loved brands in cybersecurity, we take a human-centric approach in everything from product strategy to user experience. Over 180,000 businesses, from Fortune 100 leaders to the world’s most innovative AI companies, trust 1Password to help their teams securely adopt the SaaS and AI tools they need to do their best work.

If you're excited about the opportunity to contribute to the digital safety of millions, to work alongside a team of curious, driven individuals, and to solve hard problems in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, then we want to hear from you. Come join us and help shape a safer, simpler digital future.

As an Account Executive working remotely in the UK and focused on the North region, you manage target-accounts and an existing book of business that has companies with 501 - 2,500 employees based in the Nordic and Benelux countries. Your primary focus is hunting new business opportunities, building sales pipeline, and driving growth within the Commercial sector. You are also responsible for upselling into the existing account base, leveraging our Extended Access Management Identity.

This is a remote opportunity in the UK.

What we're looking for

• 4+ years of SaaS sales experience, preferably in security with a focus on Commercial accounts OR top performance in SMB and ready to step up.
• A track record in managing accounts based in the Nordic and Benelux regions.
• Candidates must speak and write fluently in English language. Any Nordic or Benelux language skills are a plus.
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales quotas and KPIs, achieving President’s Club, top of stack ranking and KPIs.
• Demonstrated experience in delivering forecasts to upward management.
• Demonstrated success in upselling & cross-selling to both new customers and across a book of business, and in uncovering customer pain points beyond what's initially shared

Advanced skills in:

• Prospecting, pipeline building, strategic account planning, value-based selling, and territory management, with meticulous operating rigor in pipeline management, forecasting, and pacing to target
• Business acumen, relationship building, solution selling, negotiation, & presenting to C-Suite
• Written and verbal communication skills across email and communication tools such as Slack, and Zoom, with the demonstrated ability to make technical concepts accessible to non-technical parties.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and articulate complex cybersecurity concepts, particularly in Identity and Access Management, and effectively communicate their value.
• Resilient, self-motivated, and committed to consistently achieving targets while thriving in a remote environment.
• Curious and coachable, with a proven ability to apply feedback, adapt, and continuously improve.
• Proficient in Salesforce, with a consistent track record of accurately and comprehensively documenting all stages of the sales cycle, from initial contact through close and ongoing client management.
• Experience with MEDDPPICC preferred
• Proficiency with Slack, Zoom, Linkedin Sales Navigator & Outreach preferred
• Willingness to travel within your region for client meetings and industry events.

What you can expect

• Own Your Territory: Manage and grow your designated territory in the ‘North’ region, focusing on acquiring new Commercial clients and expanding existing accounts.
• Manage Pipeline: Build and maintain a healthy sales pipeline through proactive prospecting, inbound leads, cold calling, and networking, utilizing our formalized sales process (MEDPICC preferred).

• Drive New Business Growth: Design and implement effective sales strategies to meet or exceed sales targets by:

  • Consistently meeting or exceeding quarterly sales quotas.

  • Maintaining a high volume of outbound activity, including calls, emails, and meetings.
  • Identifying and engaging key decision-makers within target accounts.
  • Developing and closing new business opportunities within your territory.
• Drive Organic Growth: Identify opportunities to upsell and cross-sell 1Password’s solutions within existing accounts, leveraging your understanding of Extended Access Management.
• Close Multi-Product Deals: Identify opportunities and close large value deals with multiple product SKUs.
• Engage the Industry: Attend industry events, trade shows, and conferences to represent 1Password, build brand presence and build relationships with potential customers. Interact with CISOs, CIOs, and other VP level-contacts, demonstrating excellent executive presence and knowledge of the cybersecurity industry.
• Stay Informed: Stay up to date on cybersecurity trends and developments, particularly in Identity and Access Management, to provide valuable insights to clients and position 1Password as an industry leader.

• Collaborate Cross-Functionally:

  • Build collaborative relationships with internal teams (e.g. BDR, Solutions, Channels, Onboarding, Customer Success) to develop tailored solutions that meet client needs and drive satisfaction, optimize client engagement, and identify growth opportunities.

  • Cultivate multi-threaded relationships within client organizations to enhance overall account health and long-term success.
  • Strategically leverage Partner, Alliance, and MSP relationships to create and close opportunities.

• Focus on Solution Selling:

  • Implement selling strategies to align our solutions with client needs and objectives, focusing on their pain points and positioning our solutions as essential, strategic tools.

  • Demonstrate a deep understanding of client pain points and position our offerings as strategic solutions.

• Present and Negotiate:

  • Confidently present to C-suite executives, using a consultative approach while articulating the value proposition of our products and services.

  • Create mutual action plans to align the sales team and prospects on responsibilities, steps and timelines for closing deals.
  • Lead high-stakes negotiations with a focus on driving mutually beneficial outcomes.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Important: 1Password is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace that is built on trust, support and respect. We welcome all individuals and do not discriminate on the basis of gender identity and expression, race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, colour, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, sex, citizenship, education, languages spoken or veteran status. Be yourself, find your people and share the things you love.

Accommodation is available upon request at any point during our recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please speak to your talent acquisition partner or email us at nextbit@agilebits.com and we’ll work to meet your needs.

Remote work is a part of our DNA. Given that our company was founded remotely in 2005, we can safely say we're experts at building remote culture. That said, remote work at 1Password does mean working from your home country. If you've got questions or concerns about this, your talent partner would be happy to address them with you.

Successful applicants will be required to complete a background check that may consist of prior employment verification, reference checks, education confirmation, criminal background, publicly available social media, credit history, or other information, as permitted by local law.