Account Executive - Enterprise

Cognisys Group Ltd

Johannesburg, South Africa
Base: r600,000-700,000; bonus/equity: generous, un...
On-site
Hunter mentality enterprise sales
Senior cybersecurity decision-makers
Managed services deals
Cognisys Group Ltd is seeking an Enterprise Account Executive for their Johannesburg office, focusing on driving new business within complex organizations in the cybersecurity sector. The role requires a seasoned sales professional with extensive experience in enterprise sales, particularly within cybersecurity and IT services

Job Summary

  • This is a senior, hunter-led role designed for an experienced seller who is comfortable navigating large, complex organisations and selling into senior security and technology leadership.
  • You will be responsible for driving net-new enterprise business, leveraging an established network of C-level and senior cyber decision-makers, and closing high-value, multi-stakeholder Managed Services deals.
  • Competitive base salary R600k – R700k + generous, uncapped commission, 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, and a R46,000 annual personal training and development budget.

Matching Summary

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Cognisys Group Ltd is seeking an Enterprise Account Executive for their Johannesburg office, focusing on driving new business within complex organizations in the cybersecurity sector. The role requires a seasoned sales professional with extensive experience in enterprise sales, particularly within cybersecurity and IT services.

Salary

Base: R600,000-700,000; Bonus/Equity: generous, uncapped commission; Benefits: 25 days annual leave, birthday off, R46,000 training budget, refer-a-friend bonus

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Hunter mentality enterprise sales
  • Senior cybersecurity decision-makers
  • Managed Services deals
  • Full enterprise sales cycle
  • Navigate complex buying committees
  • Solution-oriented approach

Nice-to-have

  • Forward-thinking approach
  • Trusted advisor
  • Collaborative and innovative team
  • Results-driven mindset

Key Requirements

  • 5–10+ years enterprise Sales/BD experience
  • Exceeding annual revenue targets
  • Managing long sales cycles
  • Advanced CRM proficiency
  • Outbound prospecting capability

Work Rights

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