
Senior Account Executives at IANS (Boston, MA)
IANS· Boston, MA·
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Job description
SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES
this role requires 3 days on site in Boston, MA
$105,000 + commissions
Position Description
IANS is seeking multiple Senior Account Executives (SAE) to join our sales teams. The SAE will be responsible for generating new IANS Intelligence business in a specified metro region. The ideal candidate is a top producer with outside sales experience and demonstrated ability to engage C-level executives in highly technical conversations. Key traits include team-focused, interest in information security, and a passion for learning.
The SAE will possess skills and work ethic aligned with our values of grit, results, initiative, passion, positivity, teamwork and curiosity.
Core Responsibilities
- Drive sales revenue for assigned accounts
- Execute full-lifecycle sales activities to close new business and exceed goals
- Consistently achieve activity, performance and results KPIs
- Facilitate technical conversations with prospects and subject matter experts (Faculty) at IANS Forums, CISO Roundtables and Technical Symposiums
- Contribute to the IANS sales team and company culture
- Travel to visit prospects and attend IANS events (approximately 30-40%)
Candidate Profile and Qualifications
The qualified SAE candidate will have 4+ years of experience and a proven track record exceeding sales goals. We are targeting individuals who demonstrate strong competency in the following areas:
- Executive level communication and presentation skills
- Experience generating discovery meetings with target account
- Process orientation
- Interest in information security and complex technical content
- Highly motivated and able to thrive in a quota-driven environment
- Strong sense of professional accountability and integrity
- High level of energy, effective time management skills and a sense of urgency
- Established ability in building social network
- Strong team and collaborative orientation
- Confident but takes a humble approach in working with peers and teammates
Why work at IANS
- Culture & Values: Guided by Grit, Results, Initiative, Passion, Positivity, Teamwork, and Curiosity. Emphasis on collaboration, ownership, and fast growth ("talent is the engine").
- Work Environment: Hybrid model – 2 days/week in the Boston office with a weekly lunch stipend. Remote roles may exist for some positions.
- Perks & Benefits: Fidelity 401(k) with match, medical/dental/vision, deductible reimbursement, fitness stipend, Calm app subscription, dependent care and healthcare FSAs, transit/parking pre-tax benefits. Work/life balance includes PTO, paid holidays, sick time, and Summer Fridays (early close on summer Fridays). Social events: monthly "Club IANS", annual summer outing, team events.
- Volunteer & Community: Paid volunteer day, employee-led community initiatives.
- Growth & Development: Mentorship, real responsibility, transparent promotion criteria. Strong learning culture for cybersecurity professionals.