Cybersecurity Account Executive Jobs in Silver Spring, MD

Account Executive

Widelity is seeking a highly motivated and results-oriented Account Executive to join our dynamic Programs Division. In this role, you will play a vital part in developing and managing client relationships, driving new business opportunities, and ensuring the successful delivery of our services. Reporting to the VP & Director, you will be responsible for owning your pipeline and executing strategies to expand our customer base, enhance brand visibility, and maximize revenue generation. This is a full-time, 100% remote position with some anticipated travel, and candidates must live in the Research Triangle Park (RTP)/Fort Bragg/Southern Pines/Fayetteville, NC area. 
 
Account Executive Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To: 

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with target clients, understanding their unique needs and challenges.  
• Proactively identify and qualify new business opportunities, generating leads and converting them into closed deals.  
• Manage the entire client lifecycle relationship, from initial contact through onboarding, and post-project support.  
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with internal teams, including program managers, subject matter experts, and operations personnel, throughout the full life the sales process.  
• Contribute to the development and execution of strategic marketing and sales initiatives for the Programs Division.  
• Develop a deep understanding of all Widelity’s service offerings. 
• Prepare and deliver compelling presentations and proposals that showcase our capabilities and value proposition to clients.  
• Exceed client expectations by delivering exceptional service.  
• Oversee and maintain your CRM to include opportunity management through the sales funnel, report on relevant metrics in a timely fashion.
• Meet revenue targets and other goals, adhering to established KPIs.   
• Participate in market research to aid in business development efforts and stay updated on industry trends, competitive landscape, and emerging opportunities. 
• Prepare and deliver proposals, presentations, pricing, and statements of work in coordination with internal teams. 
• Represent the company at industry events, conferences, client meetings, and networking opportunities.
• Maintain an unwavering commitment to asset protection and cybersecurity.  

Account Executive Required Skills:  

• Ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder sales cycles frominitialoutreach through close.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and consultative selling skills.
• Strong discovery skills, with the ability to understand client needs, business challenges, and decision drivers.
• Strong negotiation and closing skills, including experience with pricing, contracts, and scope discussions.
• Ability to develop tailored proposals, presentations, and business cases for enterprise clients.
• Strong account planning and territory management skills.
• Experience using CRM systems to track activity, managepipeline, and forecast revenue accurately.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with operations, delivery, marketing, finance, and leadership teams.
• Comfortable working independently in a target-driven environment.
• Professional presence and confidencerepresentingthe company with senior-level decision-makers.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to navigate objections, delays, and complex buying processes.
• Coachable and open to feedback, with the ability to actively listen, apply guidance, adapt approach, and continuously improve performance based on manager, team, and client input.

Account Executive Position Requirements: 

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in sales, business development, and account management in the professional services industry.  
• Proven track record of success in exceeding sales targets and achieving revenue goals.  
• Strong grasp of consultative sales methodologies.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and trust with clients at all levels and work cross-functionally with internal teams and other departments.  
• Skilled with engaging prospects at the senior management level, including Director, VP, and C-suite, with the ability to command the conversation.  
• Proficiency in MS365 and SalesForce.  
  

Additional Information: 

• W2 Classification 
• On-target Earnings between $120-160k (base + commission, commensurate with experience) 
• A Competitive Benefit Package is Offered 
• Collaborative and Supportive Work Environment 
• Position will require the handling of sensitive information. Background screening will be required.

Widelity is a U.S. founded communications company with leaders in the telecommunications, wireless, networking, 5G/NextGEN, satellite, iOT and other platforms across the underwater to terrestrial domains. We are an employee-owned small business with a rich history of serving Fortune 500 companies, mid-size businesses, startups, and government agencies including the US Senate, the FCC, and the Department of Justice. We serve public and private sector clients.

Widelity provides a full range of technology consulting services, with four major lines of business. Please visit www.Widelity.com to learn more about who we are.

Why Widelity:

Widelity looks not only for the right skills, but also a fit to our core values. We seek collaborators

who will contribute to the unique values that make Widelity a great place to work.

• Service- Weseekthe best and the brightest, but most importantly, we seek those who share our fundamental commitment to honesty and service to our clients.
• Ethics- We adhere to the highest standards of ethics with our emphasis on integrity, shared corporate values, and ethical responsibilities to our clients, colleagues, and community.
• Commitment- Consulting is more than giving advice; it is an unwavering commitment to client success. We work to build openness and trust, and to provide the best solutions.

To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status. Widelity is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the company.