
Enterprise Account Executive - Southern California
Required skills
- quota-carrying
- field sales
- enterprise software
- security
- infrastructure management
- C-suite
- executive presence
- listening skills
- net new logos
- sales quotas
Nice to have
- CSM
- SE
- start-up experience
- AI era
- identity governance
- access management
Role summary
Opal is seeking an Enterprise Account Executive to drive sales of their AI-era identity governance solutions. This remote role requires 5+ years of quota-carrying field sales experience, a strong track record of landing new logos and exceeding quotas, and experience selling complex enterprise software, preferably in security and infrastructure management. The ideal candidate will have strong executive presence, C-suite selling experience, and a curious, driven self-starter mentality, ideally with startup experience. You will manage the full sales cycle, partner with CSM and SE teams, and contribute to sales best practices.
Description
At Opal, we’re building modern identity governance for the AI era—intelligent access management that empowers enterprises to move fast while staying secure. Our mission is to bring clarity, control, and confidence to complex enterprise environments, helping teams govern access without slowing down innovation.
Your responsibilities
Define and execute sales strategies to meet and exceed assigned quota
Manage the full sales cycle through prospecting, qualifying, managing POVs, and closing opportunities
Partner with your CSM and SE counterparts to build strong partnerships, deliver continuous value, identity upsell opportunities, and ensure timely renewals for our customers
Acquire and maintain knowledge of the access management industry and emerging competitive landscape
Collaborate with the GTM team on sales best practices, key learnings of the industry and trends, and iterations of messaging and sales assets for pipeline generation and management
Be a voice for the customer/prospect with internal teams including Sales Engineering/POV team, Product and Marketing to ensure appropriate prioritization
Document your results and maintain accurate data across all sales systems
Our ideal candidate
5+ years of quota-carrying field sales experience in a fast-paced and competitive market
Consistent track record of landing net new logos
Strong track record of meeting and exceeding sales quotas
Experience selling complex enterprise software, security and infrastructure management preferred
Strong executive presence, listening skills, and experience selling into the C-suite
Curious and highly driven self-starter with start-up experience
Benefits & Perks
Competitive Salary
Early employee equity
Top-tier Medical, Vision, & Dental coverage
Company and team bonding trips throughout the year fully covered by Opal Security
Daily lunch & coffee allowance
Unlimited PTO
11 company holidays
One Medical Membership
401k plan
Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits
Majority of the Opal team members work together in our San Francisco office but this role is remote. Visits to hang with the team in office will be welcome and encouraged :)
Research shows that candidates from underrepresented backgrounds rarely apply unless they meet all the job criteria. We aren’t looking for someone who ticks every single box on a page; we’re looking for lifelong learners and people who can make us better with their unique experiences. If you think you’d be a great fit, then please get in touch to tell us about yourself. Opal is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
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