Field Sales Director, Third Party Risk Solutions (Houston)

About SecurityScorecard:

SecurityScorecard is the global leader in cybersecurity ratings, with over 12 million companies continuously rated, operating in 64 countries. Founded in 2013 by security and risk experts Dr. Alex Yampolskiy and Sam Kassoumeh and funded by world-class investors, SecurityScorecard’s patented rating technology is used by over 25,000 organizations for self-monitoring, third-party risk management, board reporting, and cyber insurance underwriting; making all organizations more resilient by allowing them to easily find and fix cybersecurity risks across their digital footprint. 

Headquartered in New York City, our culture has been recognized by Inc Magazine as a "Best Workplace,” by Crain’s NY as a "Best Places to Work in NYC," and as one of the 10 hottest SaaS startups in New York for two years in a row. Most recently, SecurityScorecard was named to Fast Company’s annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2023 and to the Achievers 50 Most Engaged Workplaces in 2023 award recognizing “forward-thinking employers for their unwavering commitment to employee engagement.”  SecurityScorecard is proud to be funded by world-class investors including Silver Lake Waterman, Moody’s, Sequoia Capital, GV and Riverwood Capital.

NOTE: This role requires that the candidate either be located in the Greater Houston area or has deep professional ties to the largest Global 2000 companies in the area.

About The Team:

The Field Sales Director, Third Party Risk Solutions will play a pivotal role in expanding our market presence by delivering our tailored MAX security solutions to enterprise clients. MAX is a comprehensive professional services bundle encompassing third party and vendor risk, managed detection, and incident response services. You will be responsible for managing and expanding relationships with new and existing clients, particularly within supply chain ecosystems, ensuring they receive the highest level of security insights and guidance.  

Key Responsibilities:

• Client Relationship Management: Build and maintain deep relationships with key decision-makers in the supply chain and defense sectors, understanding their security challenges and requirements.
• Sales Execution: Drive revenue growth through a consultative sales approach, identifying client needs, presenting SecurityScorecard solutions, and closing business.
• Supply Chain Risk Management Expertise: Utilize in-depth knowledge of supply chain vulnerabilities and the cyber defense landscape to tailor security solutions for clients.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams such as Customer Success, Solutions Architects, and Engineering to ensure a seamless client experience and ongoing support.
• Market Expansion: Actively pursue new business opportunities and drive account expansion within targeted industries, focusing on supply chain and defense markets.
• Client Education: Present thought leadership on supply chain defense and cybersecurity to educate clients and position SecurityScorecard as a trusted partner in securing their supply chains.
• Pipeline Management: Track and manage sales pipelines, ensuring timely follow-up, accurate forecasting, and goal attainment.

Qualifications:

• Experience: 5+ years of experience in client-facing roles within the cybersecurity industry, preferably with a focus on supply chain defense or enterprise risk management.
• Knowledge: Strong understanding of supply chain security threats, third-party risk management, and cyber defense strategies.
• Sales Acumen: Proven track record of driving sales and achieving quotas, with a consultative selling approach.
• Communication Skills: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate complex cybersecurity concepts to diverse audiences.
• Collaboration: Strong team player with the ability to work effectively across departments to meet client needs and company objectives.
• Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks, standards, and tools, including security ratings platforms and risk assessment methodologies.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Cybersecurity, Business, or Information Technology) preferred; relevant certifications (CISSP, CISM, etc.) are a plus.

Benefits:

Specific to each country, we offer a competitive salary, stock options, Health benefits, and unlimited PTO, parental leave, tuition reimbursements, and much more!

The estimated total compensation range for this position is $400,000 - $500,000 (base plus bonus). Actual compensation for the position is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to affordability, skills, qualifications and experience, and may vary from the range. In addition to base salary, employees may also be eligible for annual performance-based incentive compensation awards and equity, among other company benefits.

SecurityScorecard is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and embraces diversity. We believe that our team is strengthened through hiring and retaining employees with diverse backgrounds, skill sets, ideas, and perspectives. We make hiring decisions based on merit and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex or gender (including pregnancy) gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, age, marital, veteran, disability status or any other protected category in accordance with applicable law. 

We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, in accordance with applicable law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact talentacquisitionoperations@securityscorecard.io.

Any information you submit to SecurityScorecard as part of your application will be processed in accordance with the Company’s privacy policy and applicable law. 

SecurityScorecard does not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies.  Please note that we do not provide immigration sponsorship for this position. #LI-DNI