Account Executive – Email Security

StrongestLayer – Remote (USA)

About StrongestLayer

StrongestLayer is revolutionizing email security in the AI era. While traditional cybersecurity tools rely on pattern matching and signature-based detection, our TRACE (Threat Reasoning and AI Correlation Engine) platform uses advanced reasoning to detect AI-powered phishing attacks that bypass legacy solutions. Founded by ex-Proofpoint, FireEye and Google senior leaders, StrongestLayer aims to be the 3rd generation of email defense with an architecture designed around intent to ensure that organizations are prepared for sophisticated AI-assisted, personalized attacks.

We recently closed our $5.2M seed round led by Sorensen Ventures and are experiencing rapid growth in interest, pipeline and sales.

The Role

We're growing rapidly and expanding our sales organization, requiring a high-energy hunter who thrives on breaking into new accounts and can stay engaged through the proof-of-concept process. This is a rare opportunity to join a fast-growing cybersecurity startup at the perfect inflection point, combining sales drive with enough technical capability to guide customers through simple integrations and ensure a smooth onboarding experience.

What You’ll Do

• StrongestLayer’s detection is next-gen and best-in-class. You will hunt and close new business, initially across mid-enterprise segments (1,000-15,000 seats)
  

• Own the full sales cycle from prospecting to close, including light technical engagement during POCs
  

• Maintain technical touchpoints with customers during trials (e.g., guiding them through a simple deployment)
  

• Build relationships with CISOs, IT Directors, and security teams
  

• Evangelize our AI-powered detection technology and thought leadership
  

• Collaborate closely with our technical team to deliver demos, POCs, and solution overviews
  

• Drive revenue growth in a performance-driven environment with strong earning potential

What We’re Looking For
Must-Haves:

• High energy and competitive drive – you thrive on competition and outperform your targets
  

• Outcome-driven – your earnings reflect your impact, and you’re motivated to exceed goals
  

• 3+ years experience selling email security (e.g., Proofpoint, Mimecast, Abnormal) or broader cybersecurity solutions
  

• Hunter mentality – you love prospecting, cold outreach, and cracking into new accounts
  

• Light technical aptitude – comfortable walking customers through basic integration steps and working with IT teams during POCs (our setup can be done remotely in 15 minutes or less)
  

• Based in the USA with ability to travel as needed
  

• Self-starter who can build and execute processes independently
  

• Quick learner who can rapidly understand technical concepts and competitive dynamics

Bonus Points:

• Track record at high-growth startups
  

• Experience selling to CISOs and security teams
  

• Existing relationships in the email security space
  

• Understanding of AI in cyber security

Why Join StrongestLayer?

• Uncapped, high-leverage commission plan – serious earning potential tied directly to performance
  

• Ground floor opportunity – influence our GTM strategy from day one
  

• Cutting-edge technology – sell a product that customers genuinely love
  

• Massive market opportunity – Legacy vendors with the bulk of the market share are struggling to detect AI-assisted threats
  

• Strong product-market fit – customers are already asking for our solution
  

• World-class team – founded by security veterans from FireEye, Proofpoint, and Google
  

• Supportive culture – you’ll work with a tight-knit, collaborative team that values autonomy, speed, and creativity
  

• Executive Support - All of our founders are sales-focused and will assist with calls, demos, POCs, events etc. Additionally, you will inherit the founder-led pipeline to hit the ground running.

Compensation

• OTE: $220-250K (50/50 split)
  

• Uncapped commission structure with strong accelerators
  

• Equity package
  

• Full benefits package
  

• Travel and expense budget

Ready to join the fight against AI-powered threats—and win big doing it?

Send your resume and a short note about your biggest sales win to: careers@strongestlayer.ai

StrongestLayer is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

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