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Enterprise Account Director, Central

Meet Yubico: the inventor of the YubiKey––the world's first and leading security key. Our company’s mission is to make secure login easy and available for everyone. Yubico was founded in 2007 by Stina and Jakob Ehrensvard, and recently went public on Nasdaq Stockholm Main Market: YUBICO. Our customers include Fortune 500 companies, hundreds of government agencies and millions of individuals in over 160 countries that rely on Yubico technology to secure access to computers, online services and mobile apps. We  are a global company with a strong company culture and employees located in over 14 countries. Yubico’s  headquarters are based in  Stockholm, Sweden and Santa Clara, CA.  Aligned with our mission to make the internet more secure for everyone, Yubico donates YubiKeys to organizations helping at-risk individuals through our philanthropic initiative, Secure it Forward.



At Yubico, we offer:


Freedom and Flexibility: At Yubico, we want you to be your most productive selves whether you decide to work 100% from home or choose to work hybrid/onsite. The way we balance the fast-paced demands of a high-growth company and sustainability is making rest a priority.


Yubico Values: We work to ensure that our employees have an open space to have their voices amplified to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone feels like they belong. Aligned with this, our employees have created some pretty cool Employee Resource Groups: YubiPride, YubiBIPOC, YubiSustainability and YubiWomen. Additionally, Yubico donates YubiKeys to organizations in need all over the world (you can read more about our work here).


Social Connection: Relationships and connectedness matter, and we love spending time with our team! Our virtual workspace keeps us connected day-to-day whether it's through Yubico celebrating wins or our buzzing Slack communities. We host an all-team event in a new location every year where we plan for upcoming quarters, set goals, and most importantly, host fun events to encourage team building outside of the workplace. Check out our Life at Yubico Page on LinkedIn and our awards here.


The Role:


Cybercrime is the biggest threat that companies face today. Yubico has become the global standard for combating cyber attacks with phishing-resistant authentication at scale. The great news is that Yubico has been adopted by 9 of the top 10 technology firms, some of the largest financial institutions, manufacturing companies, retail/hospitality and healthcare organizations also use Yubico. We need help to expand even further.


Yubico is looking for a dynamic, experienced Account Director to join our expanding enterprise sales team.  This individual will work with our rapidly growing customer base and new business prospects to drive Yubico revenue and enterprise utilization.  We welcome a strong, detailed individual who has deep knowledge of the enterprise market. 


Revenue booked is a critical measure, but this role is so much more. It's also about changing the world and bringing trust back into our digital world for customers, partners and their customers. 



Tasks & Responsibilities:
  • Develop and execute your strategic and tactical business plan to drive revenue and large scale adoption of Yubico products and services within a set of named accounts
  • Own the revenue number (sell to and sell through) for your area through: 
  • New customer acquisition
  • Expand existing relationships within a set of installed base of accounts
  • Define and land new strategic relationships 
  • Provide thought leadership to customers and, when available, at industry events
  • Partner with Yubico Channel Managers for re-sale of Yubico solutions
  • Develop strong champions who actively advocate for Yubico
  • Work directly with BDR and Customer Success for customer lifecycle management
  • Coordinate with internal resources in a dynamically growing business to deliver an outstanding customer experience
  • When required, work collaboratively with Solution Engineering to develop complex solutions
  • Reporting to the VP Sales


Basic Qualifications:
  • Minimum 10+ years of experience in a similar role
  • Ability to build and manage your territory pulling in resources as needed
  • Deep understanding and experience in selling technology to enterprise customers
  • Understanding of cybersecurity concepts and marketplace; Identity & Access Management (IAM) is a plus for this role though not required
  • Positive influence on your teammates and uplift the team around you
  • Track record of overachievement in selling, in both direct sales and through partners and SI’s
  • Comfortable having both business and high-level technical conversations with a CTO, CIO or CISO
  • Consistently over achieve your goals
  • This position is an individual contributor and field sales role


$140,000 - $155,000 a year
Yubico offers a holistic Total Rewards package designed to support our employees in all aspects of their life inside and outside of work. This role has the annual  salary range of $140,000 to $155,000 plus $140,000 to $155,000 target compensation for a candidate located in the San Francisco Bay Area. For roles that are filled in other locations, the compensation range will be based on the data for local cost of labor provided by the Economic Research Institute. Final compensation is also based on a number of factors including, but not limited to,  job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

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Our U. S. benefits are designed for your overall well-being:


Health coverage. We’ve got you covered with top of the line health plans, including dental and vision. We pay 100% of your premium and 85% for your family.

Retirement plan. Our retirement plan includes a 401K dollar per dollar match up to 6% with a cap of $6K/year. Immediate vesting.

Wellness reimbursement. We provide you with $100 monthly reimbursement that you can use on your gym membership, a massage, or your favorite online fitness classes. 

Learning and development. We encourage your professional growth and offer a yearly development stipend of $3,000 and mentorship program. 

Time off. We offer a total of 15 vacation days plus 10 holidays, and 7 sick days a year.

Paid parental leave. We love welcoming new members to our YubiFamily! You will have 8 weeks paid 100% so you can take care of your new family. 

Commuter Benefits. If you need to commute to the office, we offer commuter benefits. 

Strong mission & company values. We’re a global team on a global mission to make the internet more secure for everyone. We believe that every person’s work matters. That you should always be nice, stay humble, and have fun, and never take yourself too seriously.



We are an equal opportunity employer, we value diversity and uphold an inclusive environment where all people feel that they are equally respected and valued. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. We'd love to learn about what you can add to our diverse team. We are an E-Verify Participating Employer.


Yubico does not accept agency resumes or referrals so please do not send them to our careers staff or employees. Yubico is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes or referrals.


Personal data submitted through this form is used for managing Yubico’s recruitment activities, which include facilitating any application you make, setting up and conducting interviews and tests for applicants, evaluating and assessing results and selecting candidates, and as otherwise needed in our recruitment and onboarding processes. The use of your personal data may also be necessary prior to entering into a contract with you (that is prior to offering you a job with Yubico). Your personal data will only be used for the purposes for which it was collected and in accordance with the Yubico Privacy Notice. We only keep your personal data for as long as necessary and in compliance with Yubico’s record retention policies. If you have asked us to, we will keep you informed of other opportunities at Yubico. We do this in various ways, including email and by phone. If at any time you do not want us to contact you or use your information as described herein please contact us at jobs@yubico.com to let us know and we will delete all such information. Providing your personal data is voluntary, but necessary to join our talent community, and if you do not agree to provide your data, we will not be able to consider you as part of our talent community.


As part of providing the requested service, we will transfer your data to be processed by Lever, Inc., a service provider contracted by Yubico AB and/or its subsidiaries that meets legally mandated privacy requirements. The Yubico Privacy Notice offers more information about Yubico privacy practices, including the lawful basis for processing of personal data, how to lodge a complaint with the supervisory authority, and how to contact Yubico to exercise your data subject rights. In this notice, when we refer to "Yubico", "us", "we" or "our", we mean the Yubico group company or companies that you apply to, or correspond with, and which are responsible for any personal data collected about you.  

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What You Should Know About Enterprise Account Director, Central, Yubico

If you're passionate about cybersecurity and have a knack for enterprise sales, Yubico has an exciting opportunity for you as an Enterprise Account Director, Central. At Yubico, the inventor of the YubiKey, we believe in making secure login easy and accessible for everyone. As our Enterprise Account Director, you'll have the chance to be at the forefront of combating cybercrime, a growing concern for companies worldwide. In this remote role, you’ll develop and execute strategic business plans to drive revenue and expand the adoption of Yubico products within a selection of named accounts. Your efforts will include not just new customer acquisition but also nurturing existing relationships and creating new strategic partnerships. You will be a pivotal part of our rapidly growing sales team and will work closely with our Channel Managers and Customer Success teams to ensure we deliver an outstanding experience to our clients. With a strong emphasis on building champions within the organization, this role is not just about sales; it's about bringing trust back to digital interactions. So, if you have 10+ years of relevant experience and a deep understanding of selling technology to enterprise customers, we’d love to hear from you. Join us in our mission to make the internet more secure for everyone and take your career to new heights at Yubico.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Enterprise Account Director, Central Role at Yubico
What are the responsibilities of an Enterprise Account Director at Yubico?

As an Enterprise Account Director at Yubico, your main responsibilities will include developing and executing strategic business plans to drive revenue and adoption of Yubico products within a set of named accounts. You will focus on new customer acquisition while also expanding existing relationships and defining new strategic partnerships. Providing thought leadership to customers, coordinating with internal resources, and working with Solution Engineering to develop complex solutions are also key functions of this role.

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What qualifications are required for the Enterprise Account Director position at Yubico?

To qualify for the Enterprise Account Director role at Yubico, you need a minimum of 10+ years of experience in a similar role, particularly in enterprise technology sales. An understanding of cybersecurity concepts is a bonus, especially in the field of Identity and Access Management (IAM). You should be proficient in building and managing your territory and have a proven track record of overachievement in sales, both direct and through partners.

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What type of work environment can an Enterprise Account Director at Yubico expect?

At Yubico, we prioritize freedom and flexibility. As an Enterprise Account Director, you’ll have the option to work 100% remotely or in a hybrid setup that suits your lifestyle. We believe in maintaining a strong company culture centered on social connection and collaboration, offering a virtual workspace where team members can celebrate wins and engage with each other on platforms like Slack. Annual team events further enhance our connectedness.

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What can the compensation package look like for the Enterprise Account Director role at Yubico?

Yubico offers a competitive compensation package for the Enterprise Account Director role, with an annual salary range of $140,000 to $155,000, complemented by a target compensation of an equal amount. The compensation may vary based on local labor costs, and the overall rewards package is designed to support the well-being of our employees with various benefits, including health coverage, a retirement plan, wellness reimbursement, and learning opportunities.

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How does Yubico support the professional growth of its Enterprise Account Directors?

Yubico is committed to the professional growth of its employees, especially in roles like the Enterprise Account Director. We offer a yearly development stipend of $3,000 for learning and mentorship opportunities. Employees are encouraged to broaden their skills and stay abreast of the latest trends in technology and cybersecurity to better serve our clients and advance their careers.

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Yubico's core mission is to make the internet more secure for everyone. We named our first product the YubiKey, with the vision of enabling your ubiquitous key to securely access any number of IT systems. In Japanese, the word “yubi” means “finge...

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