Sr. Enterprise Account Executive - Washington, DC

Sr. Enterprise Account Executive - Washington, DC

We are seeking an exceptionally accomplished and visionary Sr. Enterprise Account Executive to join our Enterprise/Field Sales team. In this expert-level role, you will be the driving force behind Cloudflare's most strategic customer engagements, leading the charge in securing and expanding critical platform sales within focused accounts. The ideal candidate possesses unparalleled sales leadership, a profound grasp of enterprise architecture across all four pillars (business, data, applications, technology), and the ability to articulate how Cloudflare seamlessly integrates into modern cloud operating models.

As a Sr. Enterprise Account Executive, you will demonstrate the highest level of sales proficiency, ensuring highly accurate forecasting, strategic pipeline management, and consistently exceeding attainment targets. You will be a recognized subject matter expert, providing in-depth education to customers and partners alike on Cloudflare's extensive product ecosystem and its place within the broader security landscape. This role demands the ability to apply executive sponsorship programs, actively engaging with CIOs, CISOs, and CTOs, and leading virtual teams that include VPs and SVPs to navigate and close complex, transformative opportunities. You will shape our customers' digital transformation journeys, identifying opportunities within broader market trends and positioning Cloudflare as their indispensable strategic partner.

Examples of desirable skills, knowledge, and experience include:

• 10+ years of expert-level experience selling complex, multi-million dollar technology solutions in a B2B enterprise model, with an irrefutable track record of consistently exceeding quota and closing transformative platform deals.
• Unparalleled in-depth knowledge of Cloudflare's entire product suite and the broader security landscape, coupled with the ability to educate both customers and partners at an expert level.
• Mastery in understanding Customer Enterprise Architecture (Business, Data, Applications, Technology) and adept at mapping Cloudflare solutions to complex business models and modern cloud operating environments.
• Proven ability to apply and manage executive sponsorship programs, with extensive experience engaging directly and influencing CIOs, CISOs, and CTOs.
• Demonstrated success in leading and orchestrating virtual teams comprising VPs and SVPs to manage and close the most strategic customer opportunities.
• Recognized authority on digital transformation, with a deep understanding of market trends and the ability to strategically position Cloudflare as a critical partner in driving customer innovation.
• Exceptional strategic communication, negotiation, and presentation skills, capable of delivering impactful messaging to the highest levels of customer and internal leadership.
• A visionary leader who consistently makes decisions for the long-term benefit of Cloudflare, even if it means trading off short-term gains.
• Proven ability to define team goals and metrics, drive cross-departmental efficiency, and proactively address roadblocks for optimal results.
• A humble yet assertive leader who consistently challenges the status quo and drives positive, innovative change across the organization.
• Expert-level proficiency in advanced sales and business intelligence platforms (e.g., Salesforce, Tableau, G-suite, MSFT suite, MEDDPICC, etc.).
• Bachelor's degree required, with an MBA or advanced technical degree highly preferred.
• Ability to travel extensively as required to engage with key customers, executive leadership, and internal teams.

Compensation may be adjusted depending on work location.

• Estimated annual salary of $320,000- $350,000 (base/variable)

This role is eligible to earn incentive compensation under Cloudflare's Sales Compensation Plan. The estimated annual salary range includes the on-target incentive compensation that may be attained in this role under the Sales Compensation Plan.

This role is eligible to participate in Cloudflare's equity plan.

Cloudflare offers a complete package of benefits and programs to support you and your family. Our benefits programs can help you pay health care expenses, support caregiving, build capital for the future and make life a little easier and fun! The below is a description of our benefits for employees in the United States, and benefits may vary for employees based outside the U.S.

Health & Welfare Benefits

• Medical/Rx Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Commuter Spending Accounts
• Fertility & Family Forming Benefits
• On-demand mental health support and Employee Assistance Program
• Global Travel Medical Insurance

Financial Benefits

• Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Life & Accident Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Stock Participation Plan

Time Off

• Flexible paid time off covering vacation and sick leave
• Leave programs, including parental, pregnancy health, medical, and bereavement leave