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🚀 Enterprise Sales Executive at SailPoint (Remote – South Africa)

Join a world-leading cybersecurity company and shape the future of identity security! SailPoint is looking for an experienced, high-performing Enterprise Sales Executive to help accelerate growth in the South African market. This remote-based role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a dynamic, global team while leveraging cutting-edge technology in a fast-evolving digital world.

🌐 About SailPoint

SailPoint is a global leader in identity security, empowering the modern enterprise with autonomous, AI-driven solutions that deliver secure, compliant access at scale. We help organizations control who has access to what, when, and why—across all digital assets—mitigating risks and enabling smarter, faster decisions.

Learn more about us at: 🌍 www.sailpoint.com

🧭 Role Overview

As an Enterprise Sales Executive, you will be responsible for selling SailPoint’s market-leading identity management solutions across South Africa. You’ll engage with end-users, partners, and C-level executives, delivering tailored value propositions that solve real-world cybersecurity challenges.

💼 Key Responsibilities

Consistently exceed monthly, quarterly, and yearly revenue targets.
Lead all stages of the sales cycle: from lead generation to proposal, negotiation, and deal closure.
Develop deep industry knowledge and maintain a high level of market awareness in the Identity Management & Security sector.
Build and nurture long-term relationships with decision-makers, IT stakeholders, and partners.
Collaborate cross-functionally with technical sales teams, marketing, and post-sale account managers.
Utilize data-driven approaches to build sales strategies and identify opportunities.
Represent SailPoint at virtual and in-person industry events, client meetings, and partner engagements.

🧠 Skills & Competencies

Sales Mastery: Proven track record in a quota-driven sales environment, especially in enterprise IT or cybersecurity sales.
Communication: Outstanding verbal and written communication, including persuasive C-level presentations.
Industry Knowledge: Strong understanding of cybersecurity, identity security trends, and digital transformation.
Customer & Partner Focus: Demonstrates empathy, integrity, and responsiveness in all customer interactions.
Business Acumen: Able to understand client business models and position SailPoint’s solutions effectively.
Territory Management: Strategic thinking with the ability to manage a large, dynamic sales territory.

📚 Qualifications & Experience

Minimum 7 years of B2B sales experience, with at least 3 years in identity management or related IT/security fields.
Bachelor’s degree in business, IT, or related field preferred but not essential.
Must have proven negotiation and closing skills, with success selling complex software solutions.
Ability to travel up to 50% annually across South Africa to meet clients and partners.

🌈 Diversity & Inclusion at SailPoint

SailPoint is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, regardless of race, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.

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📄 CV Tips for This Role:

To stand out for this Enterprise Sales Executive position, make sure your CV reflects:

✅ Proven Revenue Results – Include sales targets and how you exceeded them.
✅ Vertical Expertise – Highlight work in identity management, cybersecurity, or enterprise SaaS.
✅ C-Level Engagement – Showcase how you’ve worked with executive-level decision-makers.
✅ Territory Management – Detail how you’ve handled sales regions, including strategies and tools used.
✅ Sales Methodologies – Mention your familiarity with BANT, MEDDIC, SPIN Selling, or other frameworks.
✅ Achievements – Use metrics (e.g. % quota achieved, client retention) to quantify success.

🌍 Company Website: www.sailpoint.com