Senior Account Executive, Cybersecurity, SLED

Open Text Corp

Lexington, KY

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$134,300–$201,500 Per Year
SKILLS
Applications Security, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business Growth, Candidate Screening, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Conferences, Cross-Functional, Customer Relations, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Systems, Funding, Government, Government Contracts, Identity Data Management, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Internet Security, Interviewing Skills, Legal, Local Government, Market Segmentation, Marketing, Microsoft Office, Multitasking, Negotiation Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Privacy Controls, Product Management, Purchasing/Procurement, Regulatory Compliance, Request for Proposals (RFP), Revenue Growth, Sales, Sales Closing Skills, Sales Cycle, Sales Forecasting, Sales Management, Salesforce.com, Software Sales, State Government, Strategic Accounts, Strategic Planning, Territory Management, Trade Shows
LOCATION
Lexington, KY
POSTED
19 days ago

OPENTEXT - THE INFORMATION COMPANY

OpenText is a global leader in information management, where innovation, creativity, and collaboration are the key components of our corporate culture. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to partner with the most highly regarded companies in the world, tackle complex issues, and contribute to projects that shape the future of digital transformation.

AI-First. Future-Driven. Human-Centered.

At OpenText, AI is at the heart of everything we do-powering innovation, transforming work, and empowering digital knowledge workers. We are hiring talent AI can''t replace to help us shape the future of information management. Join us.

YOUR IMPACT

Join us as a strategic SLED Account Executive in the Central Region on the OpenText Cybersecurity Public Sector Team. In this role, you will be responsible for driving revenue growth and expanding our presence within State, Local Government, and Education (SLED) accounts. You will develop strong relationships with key stakeholders, understand the unique challenges in the SLED space, and offer tailored solutions that align with their missions and business goals. You will be representing our key pillars within: Application Security, Data Security and Data Privacy, Security Operations and Identity & Access Management.

WHAT THE ROLE OFFERS

  • Developing and managing a strategic territory plan focused on the SLED market segment.
  • Identifying, qualifying, and closing new sales opportunities within assigned state, local, and education accounts.
  • Building and nurturing long-term relationships with decision-makers, influencers, and procurement officials.
  • Understanding the public procurement process, funding cycles, and compliance requirements.
  • Collaborating with internal cross-functional teams (e.g., Solutions Engineering, Legal, Marketing, Product Management) to deliver customer-focused solutions.
  • Accurately forecasting sales activity and revenue in CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce).
  • Representing the company at industry events, conferences, and trade shows.
  • Staying informed of industry trends, competitive landscape, and regulatory changes affecting the SLED market.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

  • Bachelor''s degree preferred or equivalent professional experience.
  • 5+ years of successful software sales experience in a similar space/accounts with a proven track record.
  • Familiarity with government contracting, RFP/RFQ responses, and cooperative purchasing agreements.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficiency with CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce) and Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Experience selling Application Security, Data Security, SecOps and/or Identity Management to SLED clients is preferred.

ONE LAST THING

OpenText is more than just a corporation, it''s a global community where trust is foundational, the bar is raised, and outcomes are owned. As an Open Text Account Executive, you drive digital transformation for global clients, solving complex business challenges and accelerating their journey to the cloud. Your consultative expertise and success in complex sales cycles contribute directly to business growth, earning you a competitive compensation package that recognizes your substantial impact in shaping the digital enterprise landscape.

Join us in shaping the future of Cybersecurity and making a significant impact in the industry.

#LI-CM1

OpenText''s commitment to diversity and inclusion surpasses legal requirements, evident in our Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy which promotes a respectful and empowering environment for employees of all backgrounds, culture, national origin, race, color, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, family status, age, veteran status, disability, religion, or other basis protected by applicable laws.

If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please submit a ticket at Ask HR. Our proactive approach fosters collaboration, innovation, and personal growth, enriching OpenText''s vibrant workplace.

Compensation: At OpenText, we offer a thoughtfully designed benefits package that supports your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. As you move through the hiring process, we're happy to provide more details about our compensation programs, including variable and commission compensation opportunities for eligible roles, vacation entitlement, and paid time off.

Salary Range: $134,300 - $201,500 plus commission; Depending on the candidate's education, experience, skills, geographical location, and alignment with internal equity and external market, actual salary may vary and be higher or lower than the range posted.

California Residents: The pay range above is a reasonable estimate of salary based on pay scale, candidate experience, skills, and education. In addition to the comprehensive benefits noted above, the role may be eligible for bonus or commissions.

AI Usage Disclosure: As part of our commitment to transparency, we use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in various stages of our recruitment process, including resume screening, candidate matching, interview scheduling, and communications. These tools are designed to improve efficiency, reduce bias, and enhance candidate experience. All decisions regarding hiring are made by qualified human professionals, and we continuously monitor our AI systems to ensure fairness and compliance with applicable regulations.

About the Company

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Open Text Corp

Who We Are

OpenText is the leader in Enterprise Information Management (EIM).
Our EIM products enable businesses to grow faster, lower operational costs, and reduce information governance and security risks by improving business insight, impact and process speed.

Our Promise to our Customers

OpenText strives to...

  • enrich the way people use information
  • foster innovation
  • be trusted in our relationships
  • be committed to excellence in all that we do
  • work with our stakeholders, demonstrating honesty and passion towards common goals

Working at OpenText

There are several reasons for our top employer awards. Here are a few:

We’re a world class company.

At OpenText, we offer the stability of a blue chip and the spirit of a start-up.

OpenText launched in 1991 as a small spin-off company from the University of Waterloo in Canada. Twenty-two years later, we’re a truly global company with more than 8200 employees in over 140 offices around the world.

Working for OpenText means working for a truly global, world-class company with a solid customer base, stable cash flow, and the resources to execute well. We’ve grown to $1.3B annual revenue in 2013. And, most impressive has been our consistent upward growth, steered by an experienced leadership team.

We have an entrepreneurial culture.

While we’re big in many ways, we’ve maintained an entrepreneurial culture common to many technology company “start-ups”. We drive hard to achieve excellence. We value innovation, creativity, and collaboration.We welcome new opportunities and learn to pivot. It’s all about being smart, fast, and responsive to our customers.

Our values direct us.

Our values ensure we deliver on our mission and vision every day. Our values guide our actions with all of our stakeholders. It’s the OpenText way.

  • Customer: We need to obsess over our customers and ensure they are wildly successful.
  • Trust: Our customers entrust us with their most competitive information, we need to be their most trusted partner
  • Excellence: What we do, we do well. The highest form of excellence is mastery
  • Innovation: What we create, we do purposefully to impact the world.
  • Best Place to Work: We spend far too much time at work for it not to drive personal meaning. We need to leverage the collective genius and have the courage to shape a better future. Nothing is off the table.

Diversity makes us strong.

At OpenText, we serve customers of many cultures in many different countries.

We embrace diversity because we believe the best products, solutions, and customer service results from a workplace in which varied viewpoints are welcomed and encouraged. The wide-ranging backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our employees are a powerful competitive advantage and crucial to our continued business success.

We are committed to hiring and maintaining a diverse workforce. We are also committed to fostering an environment - one in which the best people can do their best work and reach their full potential. This outcome is achieved in a work environment characterized by respect for lifestyle, cultural, and ethnic differences.

We have you covered.

We take care of our employees. We offer a generous compensation and benefits plan that is competitive to your position, responsibilities, and region of the world.

We’re an equal opportunity employer.

OpenText is an equal opportunity employer that recruits and hires world-class talent regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age, veteran status, or sexual orientation.

COMPANY SIZE
5,000 to 9,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Computer Software
FOUNDED
1991
WEBSITE
http://www.opentext.com/