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About Delinea:
Delinea is a pioneer in securing identities through centralized authorization, making organizations more secure by seamlessly governing their interactions across the modern enterprise. Delinea allows organizations to apply context and intelligence throughout the identity lifecycle across cloud and traditional infrastructure, data, and SaaS applications to eliminate identity-related threats. With intelligent authorization, Delinea provides the only platform that enables you to discover all identities, assign appropriate access levels, detect irregularities, and immediately respond to identity threats in real-time. Delinea accelerates your teams’ adoption by deploying in weeks, not months, and makes them more productive by requiring 90% fewer resources to manage than the nearest competitor. With a guaranteed 99.99% uptime, the Delinea Platform is the most reliable identity security solution available. Learn more about Delinea on Delinea.com, LinkedIn,  X, and YouTube. 

Join our passionate, global team at Delinea and help us make the world a safer and more secure place. Our success is driven by world-class product leadership, outstanding engineers, and strategic investment from TPG. We value diversity, innovation, and a culture of respect and fairness. If you're ready to push boundaries and challenge the status quo in security, we want to hear from you.
 

Apply today to help us achieve our mission.

Enterprise Account Manager Summary:

This remote position requires a motivated self-starter who will be responsible for all net new sales into Enterprise Accounts, $500 Million to $10 Billion as defined by Delinea based on annual revenue.  Based in a specific geographic area, the candidate may be required to travel approximately 30-40% throughout the assigned territory to visit customers, attend trade shows or field events, and for internal meetings such as sales kick-offs or quarterly business reviews. With our strong promote-from-within philosophy, successful performance in this role will provide career advancement opportunities to those seeking to take their sales careers to the next level. 

 

What You'll Do:

  • Create and personalize a territory plan for the assigned territory. 

  • Prospect to and create contacts within Enterprise Accounts in a geographic region. 

  • Proactively pursue existing leads who have expressed interest in our services.  

  • Collaborate with and engage the right Delinea technical experts to provide an accurate and compelling story on our products’ strengths and capabilities to win deals.  

  • Consistently meet/exceed sales targets.    

  • Maintain an accurate forecast of sales pipeline. 

  • Cultivate and manage relationships with Channel partners.  

  • Leverage Delinea’s executives, and their networks, to gain access to prospective clients. 

  • Never stop learning! Continue to hone your craft and build your expertise in Cybersecurity. 

What You'll Bring:

  • 5+ years as an Enterprise software sales executive selling to companies with revenues greater than $500M. 

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university preferred or equivalent work experience. 

  • Experience cultivating and controlling complex sales cycles with audiences of multiple stakeholders in Enterprise organizations. 

  • Track record of success in identifying, cultivating and closing six figure+ transactions. 

  • Ability to conduct both executive level presentations and high-level technical presentations. 

  • Excellent written and oral presentation skills. Examples may be requested. 

  • Examples of value proposition creation

Bonus if you have:

  • An established book of business in territory

  • Experience selling cyber security solutions

Delinea Culture & Benefits:

Why work at Delinea?

  • We’re passionate problem-solvers doing our part to make the world a safer place.

  • We invest in people who are smart, self-motivated, and collaborative.

  • What we offer in return is meaningful work, a culture of innovation and great career progression.

At Delinea, our core values are STRONG—Spirited – Trust – Respect – Ownership – Nimble – Global – and guide our behaviors and success. We believe weaving these core values into our day-to-day actions, and our process for hiring, evaluating, and promoting employees, helps us cultivate a work environment that embraces collaboration and camaraderie.

We take care of our employees. We offer competitive salaries, a meaningful equity and bonus program, and excellent benefits, including a full suite of medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as pension/retirement matching, comprehensive life insurance, an employee assistance program, generous discretionary time off (DTO), and paid company holidays. We support all families with paid leave for new birth, adoption, surrogacy, or foster-to-adopt primary caregivers.

Delinea is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type with regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Upon conditional offer of employment, candidates are required to complete comprehensive criminal background check, verification of education, and verification of employment, per employment policy. In addition, all publicly posted social media sites may be reviewed.

 

 

 

 


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What You Should Know About Enterprise Account Manager - Chicago, Delinea

At Delinea, we're on the frontlines of cybersecurity and looking for an enthusiastic Enterprise Account Manager to join our dynamic team based in Chicago. This role isn’t just about sales; it's about forging relationships with enterprise-level clients with revenues ranging from $500 million to $10 billion. We'll empower you as a self-starter to create a personalized territory plan that aligns with our mission to secure identities through intelligent authorization. Prospective clients will be eager to hear about our unique strengths, and you will play a pivotal role in conveying our exceptional value proposition. You’ll spend 30-40% of your time out in the field, connecting with customers and boosting your personal network, along with participating in exciting trade shows and meetings. At Delinea, success leads to opportunity; top performers have pathways for advancement. We value the drive for continuous learning, so we're looking for someone who thrives on challenges and takes the initiative to keep up with the rapidly evolving cybersecurity landscape. If you're ready to push boundaries and help make organizations around the world safer and more secure, we want you to step into this exciting and impactful role! Join us at Delinea and let’s make a difference together!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Enterprise Account Manager - Chicago Role at Delinea
What are the responsibilities of an Enterprise Account Manager at Delinea?

As an Enterprise Account Manager at Delinea, your core responsibilities will include creating personalized territory plans, cultivating relationships with enterprise accounts, proactively pursuing leads, and collaborating with Delinea’s technical experts. You'll also be tasked with meeting or exceeding your sales targets and maintaining an accurate forecast of your sales pipeline. The role emphasizes building strong relationships with Channel partners and leveraging executive networks to gain access to prospective clients.

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What qualifications are needed for the Enterprise Account Manager position at Delinea?

The ideal candidate for the Enterprise Account Manager position at Delinea should have at least 5+ years of experience in enterprise software sales, preferably selling to companies with revenues over $500 million. A Bachelor’s degree is preferred, along with a proven track record of navigating complex sales cycles and closing six-figure transactions. Excellent presentation skills – both technical and executive-level – are also important to articulate Delinea's unique value.

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How does Delinea support career advancement for Enterprise Account Managers?

Delinea promotes a strong 'promote-from-within' philosophy, allowing successful Enterprise Account Managers to explore career progression opportunities. Performance in this role is closely monitored, and high achievers are often recognized and rewarded with chances for advancement, ensuring that your career can grow alongside our company.

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What does Delinea offer for work-life balance for Enterprise Account Managers?

At Delinea, we understand the importance of work-life balance. Our Enterprise Account Managers enjoy generous discretionary time off and company holidays, alongside competitive salaries and benefits. We also offer paid leave for new parents, ensuring our employees can take care of family needs while being engaged in meaningful work.

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What sets Delinea apart in the cybersecurity field for Enterprise Account Managers?

Delinea distinguishes itself by providing a unique platform that combines intelligent authorization and identity security, ensuring organizations can uphold robust security standards easily. Our commitment to driving innovation, operational efficiency, and delivering a user-friendly experience makes it an engaging selling point for Enterprise Account Managers looking to provide valued solutions to enterprise clients.

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Common Interview Questions for Enterprise Account Manager - Chicago
Can you describe your experience with enterprise software sales?

When answering this question, detail your previous roles in enterprise software sales, highlighting specific sales targets you've met and the types of clients you've worked with. Demonstrate your understanding of the sales cycle and emphasize how you have successfully navigated complex negotiations.

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How do you prioritize leads when managing your sales pipeline?

A good approach is to focus on the potential value of each lead, their engagement level, and the likelihood of closing a deal. Discuss how you utilize CRM tools to track lead interactions and integrate data analytics to forecast sales opportunities effectively.

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What strategies do you use to build relationships with clients?

Share methods such as personalizing communications, regular check-ins, and fostering trust through consistent follow-through on promises. Illustrate how building rapport is essential for ensuring client satisfaction and retention.

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Tell us about a challenging sale and how you overcame obstacles.

Use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to structure your response. Highlight your problem-solving abilities, how you pivoted your strategy, and what the outcome was, ensuring to nail down the lesson learned.

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How do you approach conducting technical presentations to non-technical audiences?

Demonstrate your ability to adapt your jargon level based on your audience. Discuss methods like using analogies, visuals, and focusing on the business impact rather than technical specifics to keep the client engaged.

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What role do you see technology playing in the future of sales?

Discuss innovations such as AI and machine learning that can enhance prospecting and pipeline management. Emphasize that technology will play a critical role in personalization, efficiency, and predictive analytics for sales strategies.

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Describe how you would cultivate relationships with channel partners.

Talk about active communication, joint marketing initiatives, and regular cooperative meetings to ensure alignment. Highlight how you build trust and mutual goals to strengthen these valuable partnerships.

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What motivates you to succeed as a salesperson?

Share personal metrics of success that inspire you, whether it's exceeding sales targets, helping clients solve critical issues, or achieving recognition. Convey that your motivation aligns with providing value to customers.

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How do you stay updated on cybersecurity trends?

Mention attending industry conferences, participating in professional networks, subscribing to relevant publications, and following thought leaders in the cybersecurity domain to stay informed about the latest trends and challenges.

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What tactics do you use for closing deals?

It's vital to discuss understanding customer needs, addressing objections calmly, and creating a sense of urgency tailored to each situation, while also ensuring they feel supported through the closing process.

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