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# Commercial Territory Manager at Tenable, Inc.

- **Company:** Tenable, Inc.
- **Location:** Boston, MA / Columbia, MD
- **Compensation:** $30–$40/hr
- **Work type:** remote
- **Posted:** 2026-07-01
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-09
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/tenableinc/jobs/5288748008

## Job description

Who is Tenable?

Tenable® is the Exposure Management company. Over 40,000 organizations around the globe rely on Tenable to understand and reduce cyber risk. Our global employees support 65 percent of the Fortune 500, 50 percent of the Global 2000, and large government agencies. Come be part of our journey!

What makes Tenable such a great place to work?

Ask a member of our team and they’ll answer, “Our people!” We work together to build and innovate best-in-class cybersecurity solutions for our customers; all while creating a culture of belonging, respect, and excellence where we can be our best selves. When you’re part of our #OneTenable team, you can expect to partner with some of the most talented and passionate people in the industry, and have the support and resources you need to do work that truly matters. We deliver results that exceed expectations and we win together!

Your Role:

Tenable is a leading cybersecurity software company committed to protecting businesses from evolving digital threats. We empower organizations to operate securely in an increasingly complex digital landscape. We're seeking a dynamic and assertive Commercial Territory Manager to drive our aggressive growth strategy and expand our market presence.

Your Opportunity:

- Strategic Territory Planning: Develop and execute comprehensive sales strategies to penetrate and expand the customer base within the assigned geographical territory. Analyze market data to identify high-potential prospects and tailor approaches accordingly.
- Proactive Prospecting: Identify and pursue new business opportunities through targeted research and outbound cold calling. Build rapport with potential clients by understanding their unique cybersecurity challenges and positioning our solutions effectively.
- Technical Expertise: Provide in-depth technical information and explanations to prospective clients, ensuring a clear understanding of our product offerings. Deliver engaging Webex presentations and product demonstrations that address specific customer needs.
- Accurate Quoting and Forecasting: Prepare precise and competitive quotes that align with client requirements. Maintain accurate monthly and quarterly sales forecasts, ensuring transparency and alignment with company goals.
- Performance Analysis: Regularly assess and summarize competitor information and market trends to identify opportunities and threats. Present quarterly territory reviews and develop strategic plans for the upcoming quarter to ensure continuous growth.
- Continuous Improvement: Stay abreast of new product developments and industry trends by engaging in ongoing education. Seek opportunities to add value to job accomplishments and contribute to the achievement of department and organizational goals.
- Sales Closure and Reporting: Drive the closure of new business deals, ensuring alignment with company objectives. Provide accurate forecasts of all sales activity on a monthly and quarterly basis, meeting annual revenue responsibilities. Prepare and submit detailed reports to the Sales Director, outlining sales activities and results.
- Adaptability: Perform additional duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary by management, demonstrating flexibility and a commitment to the company's success.
- 50/50 Commission Plan: The Commercial Territory Manager offers a balanced compensation structure with 50% base salary and 50% commission, aligning your earnings directly with your performance.
- On-Target Earnings (OTE): Achieving your sales targets can result in total earnings ranging from $115,000 to $150,000 annually

What You'll Need:

- Experience: Minimum of 2 years in technology sales, with a proven track record of meeting and exceeding revenue targets. Previous experience selling services in support of technology or software products is highly desirable.
- Sales Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in prospecting, territory management, and closing deals. Ability to accurately forecast sales activity on a monthly and quarterly basis.
- Communication and Presentation: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with strong presentation abilities. Capable of conveying complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
- Organizational Skills: Keen attention to detail, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines. Strong organizational skills to manage multiple accounts and opportunities effectively.
- Technical Proficiency: Solid understanding of cybersecurity principles. Proficient in using CRM systems like Salesforce, NetSuite, and Microsoft Office products.
- Client Relationship Management: Proven ability in client base management, building and maintaining relationships, and exhibiting strong people skills.
- Professionalism and Motivation: Demonstrated customer focus, professionalism, and a strong motivation for sales.
- Assertiveness: Highly motivated and assertive, with a relentless drive to close deals and achieve results. Comfortable making quick decisions and taking calculated risks.

## #LI-MS1

#LI-Hybrid This is the base pay range for this position. Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, location and experience, and may fall outside of the range shown. Employees are also eligible for variable compensation in addition to base pay (commission for sales roles, bonus for non-sales roles), depending on company and individual performance. Tenable also offers a variety of comprehensive and competitive benefits which include: medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance; 401(k) retirement savings with company match; an employee stock purchase plan; an employee referral program; flexible spending accounts; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); education assistance; parental leave; paid time off (PTO); company-paid holidays; health and wellness events; and community programs.

US Pay Range $29.57—$39.50 USD

We’re committed to promoting Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) at Tenable - through all equal employment opportunity laws and regulations at the international, federal, state and local levels.  If you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please contact Recruiting@Tenable.com for further assistance.

Tenable Data Consent Statement

Tenable is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal data. Depending on your location, one or more of the following notices may apply to you:

[General Applicant Privacy Notice](https://static.tenable.com/marketing/hr/Tenable_General_Applicant_Privacy_Notice_FINAL_4-29-2026_branded.pdf) [California Applicant Privacy Notice](https://static.tenable.com/marketing/hr/Tenable_CCPA_Notice_Applicants_FINAL_4-29-2026_branded.pdf) [EU/EEA/UK Applicant Privacy Notice](https://static.tenable.com/marketing/hr/Tenable_EEA_UK_Applicant_Privacy_Notice_FINAL_6-4-2026_branded.pdf)

## About Tenable, Inc.

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Tenable is the Exposure Management company, providing an AI-powered platform that unifies security visibility, insight, and action across the entire attack surface to help organizations understand and reduce cyber risk.
- **Entity Type**: Public (Ticker: TENB)
- **Headquarters**: Columbia, Maryland, USA
- **Founded**: 2002
- **Founders**: Ron Gula, Jack Huffard, Renaud Deraison

## Core Business
- Primary industry/industries: Cybersecurity (Exposure Management, Vulnerability Management, Cloud Security, OT Security, Identity Security)
- Target customers: Enterprise, SMB, and government organizations (B2B) — serving over 44,000 customers worldwide, including 65% of the Fortune 500 and 50% of the Global 2000 [tenable.com](https://www.tenable.com/about-tenable/about-us)
- Mission or purpose statement: "We believe every business has the right to pursue its ambitions free from security worry. This is why we dedicate ourselves to isolating and eradicating the cyber exposures that hold organizations back." [tenable.com](https://www.tenable.com/about-tenable/about-us)

## Products & Services
- **[Tenable One](https://www.tenable.com/)**: The company's flagship Exposure Management platform. It unifies visibility, insight, and action across the entire attack surface (IT, cloud, OT, identity, third-party applications, and AI) using native signals, exposure intelligence, and third-party data. It is powered by **Tenable Hexa AI**, which provides agentic orchestration to accelerate remediation.
- **Vulnerability Management**: Core solution for discovering assets and prioritizing vulnerabilities based on risk.
- **AI Exposure**: Provides visibility into the AI supply chain, including LLM integrations and data pipelines, to identify misconfigurations and shadow AI.
- **Cloud Security (CNAPP)**: Reduces cloud risk by closing misconfigurations, risky entitlements, and vulnerabilities across multi-cloud and hybrid environments.
- **Identity Exposure**: Continuously discovers assets and uses risk-based prioritization to focus on the most exploitable vulnerabilities.
- **OT Exposure**: Manages security across cyber-physical ecosystems, bridging the gap between IT and OT.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available in search results. (Public company; market cap fluctuates with stock price.)
- **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue — Not publicly available in search results. (As a public company, revenue is disclosed in SEC filings like 10-K/10-Q; the latest figure was not cited in the provided search results.)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: The company went public in 2018 in one of the largest raises for a U.S.-listed security company at the time. Key leadership includes co-CEOs Steve Vintz and Mark Thurmond [tenable.com](https://www.tenable.com/about-tenable/about-us).
- **Growth Signals**: 
  - Named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Exposure Assessment Platforms.
  - Named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape Worldwide Exposure Management 2025 Vendor Assessment.
  - Named a Leader in The Forrester Wave: Unified Vulnerability Management Solutions, Q3 2025.
  - Serves 44,000+ customers worldwide, including 65% of the Fortune 500.
  - Processes 1.7 trillion unique exposure data points per year and covers 336,000+ CVEs [tenable.com](https://www.tenable.com/about-tenable/about-us).

## Competitive Advantages
- **Market Leadership**: Consistently recognized as a Leader by major analyst firms (Gartner, Forrester, IDC) in the exposure management and vulnerability management categories.
- **Vast Data Fabric**: The Tenable Exposure Data Fabric and Hexa AI provide a unique ability to understand how risk moves through an environment, enabling precise prioritization and coordinated remediation across teams and AI agents.
- **Broad Coverage**: Unifies visibility across IT, cloud, OT, identity, and AI — a breadth that few competitors match.
- **Scale & Trust**: Trusted by a massive portion of the Fortune 500 and Global 2000, creating a strong network effect and brand moat.

## Strategic Focus
- **AI-Powered Exposure Management**: Deep investment in Tenable Hexa AI for agentic orchestration, aiming to shorten the time from detection to resolution.
- **Expanding the Attack Surface View**: Continuously adding new domains (AI, identity, OT) to the platform to provide a truly unified view.
- **Closing the Gap**: The core mission is to "close the gap between exposure and attack" by making exposure clear and actionable for customers.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture & Recognition**: Great Place to Work Certified, 2025 Best Workplace in Technology, 2025 Best Workplaces in Tech in the UK, and Best Workplace for Disability Inclusion [tenable.com](https://www.tenable.com/careers).
- **Work Model**: Hybrid and remote opportunities available. "Hub" roles require some weekly in-office presence, while Field/Remote roles are more flexible with occasional office attendance [tenable.com](https://www.tenable.com/careers).
- **Benefits**: Comprehensive health benefits (physical, mental, and family-forming plans), retirement plans, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), equity incentives, life and disability insurance, and generous paid time off.
- **Professional Development**: Customizable opportunities including learning courses, mentorship, leadership programs, and tuition reimbursement.
- **Engineering & Research Focus**: Strong emphasis on world-class research (covering 336K+ CVEs) and engineering innovation. The company is building "innovative platforms, products and features to help our customers stay one step ahead" [tenable.com](https://www.tenable.com/careers).
- **Global Impact**: Work with a team across 40 countries, serving 44,000+ customers including some of the largest organizations in the world.

## Sources
1. [tenable.com](https://www.tenable.com/)
2. [tenable.com](https://www.tenable.com/about-tenable/about-us)
3. [tenable.com](https://www.tenable.com/careers)
4. [greenhouse.io](https://boards.greenhouse.io/tenableinc)
5. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/tenableinc)

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