The Role:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Strategic Account Executive – Agentic Technology Specialist to focus on selling our Agentic related technology solutions (specifically, Machine Identity Security, Data Access Security, and Agent Identity Security offerings) into our largest and most complex strategic accounts. This is an Overlay Sales role supporting our direct sellers.This role is critical in driving the adoption of these innovative solutions, and the candidates should have experience selling across IT stakeholders, ideally combining Identity or cybersecurity experience in addition to agentic technologies and/or data architecture or governance technologies.

To excel, the position demands an Account Executive who:

• Is curious, and possesses the ability to synthesize information at a rapid pace in a dynamic environment
• Is a consultative seller who deeply understands how to discover mutual alignment between business value and technology solutions
• Knows how to work across various personas within IT organizations, ideally with experience in Cybersecurity/Identity applications in addition to other modern Cloud technologies/architectures (IaaS, Cloud Data Platforms, etc)
• Develops strong relationships and can operate at all levels – from IT executives to individual contributors
• Understands how to scale, can work in an environment where empowering other Account resources can deliver positive business outcomes
• Utilizes analytical tools and complex data to drive programs and plays
• Has worked as a specialist sales executive (overlay, co-prime, etc) in a dynamic team- based matrix selling environment
• Can demonstrate expertise in understanding and presenting the value of SailPoint's Agentic Technology solutions and how they compare to competitive offerings as well as relate to the broader SailPoint product set.
• Provides a superior customer experience from the first discovery call, leveraging skills in competitively positioning our solutions and a broader value proposition, including partner services.
• Develops territory and opportunity plans that outline the steps required to progress from discovery to the next stages in the sales cycle.
• Builds internal programs and enablement to help scale the larger sales organization around the Agentic product set.
• Work closely with the leadership team to refine ideas and optimize sales strategies.
• Upholds SailPoint’s culture by reflecting our 4I’s values

Responsibilities:

• Exceed revenue quota goals on a quarterly and yearly basis
• Effectively address each customer’s and partner’s unique inquiries by providing accurate information and tailored solutions that align with their specific needs and interests related to data, AI, and identity intelligence.
• Strategically engage with customers and business partners to maintain a high level of customer service that aligns with SailPoint’s core values.
• Collaborate with marketing to develop and execute marketing plans through/with partners and end users, specifically targeting the Identity Intelligence market.
• Pursue all leads supplied and ensure internal systems are updated.
• Lead the appropriate technical resources to demonstrate SailPoint's advantages to the customer.
• Follow up with customers and partner with the post-sale team to ensure consistent and ongoing coverage of accounts, including new sales opportunities.
• Oversee all aspects of the sales cycle, including qualifying, presentations, demonstrations, and RFP responses.
• Foster a deep understanding of the territory, including customers, prospects, partners, influencers, and competitors, with a specific focus on the Identity Intelligence landscape.
• Understand and communicate all product and technological strategies employed by competitive and complimentary organizations in the SailPoint market space.
• Effectively initiate, navigate, and manage discussions across all levels of a customer’s organization, from business stakeholders to technical decision-makers, including IT personas focused on cybersecurity, AI, data, and enterprise architecture.
• Utilize all reporting tools including accurate forecasting and Salesforce hygiene.
• Internal Enablement: Develop and deliver internal training and enablement programs to equip the primary Account Executives, Customer Success Managers and internal Business Development teams with the knowledge and skills to identify and pursue Identity Intelligence opportunities within their accounts.
• Strategic Account Planning: Collaborate with Account Executives to develop comprehensive strategic account plans that incorporate Agentic Technology solutions.
• Internal Program Building: Build internal programs to foster collaboration and partnership between the Identity Intelligence Specialist team and the broader sales organization.

Education:

Preferred but not required: Bachelor's degree or global equivalent in an IT, business or sales related field.

Benefits and Compensation listed vary based on the location of your employment and the nature of your employment with SailPoint.

As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the SailPoint Corporate Bonus Plan or a role-specific commission, along with potential eligibility for equity participation. SailPoint maintains broad salary ranges for its roles to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions and locations, as well as reflect SailPoint’s differing products, industries, and lines of business. Candidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors as well as internal peer equity. We estimate the base salary, for US-based employees, will be in this range from (min-mid-max, USD):

$109,200 - $156,000 - $202,800

Base salaries for employees based in other locations are competitive for the employee’s home location.

Benefits Overview

1. Health and wellness coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance

2. Disability coverage: Short-term and long-term disability

3. Life protection: Life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)

4. Additional life coverage options: Supplemental life insurance for employees, spouses, and children

5. Flexible spending accounts for health care, and dependent care; limited purpose flexible spending account

6. Financial security: 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company matching

7. Time off benefits: Flexible vacation policy

8. Holidays: 8 paid holidays annually

9. Sick leave

10. Parental support: Paid parental leave

11. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Care Counselors

12. Voluntary benefits: Legal Assistance, Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Pet Insurance options

13. Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution