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That approach matters more than ever in the era of AI. Today, our customers depend on us to stay ahead.\nAt Darktrace, we are energized by that responsibility. We work across teams and rally around a shared goal. We own outcomes end to end - step in, step up and see things through without waiting to be asked. We make decisions with urgency, say the hard thing, and hold each other to high standards with care and directness. We move first and learn fast anticipating where our customers are going next, continuously challenging ourselves.\nWe invest in the skills, learning and opportunities that help people deliver at the level their roles demand, and reward the aptitude and curiosity to grow beyond them.\nOur Values: Own It | Win as One | Raise Our Bar | Move First. Learn Fast\n\nJob Description:\nDarktrace offers outstanding career growth alongside uncapped commission in the fast-evolving cyber security space, powered by artificial intelligence and machine learning. 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You will build deep, trusted relationships with key stakeholders, identify new opportunities within your accounts, and position Darktrace as a strategic cyber security partner.\nYour responsibilities will include:\nDriving account expansion, upsell, and cross-sell opportunities across enterprise and mid-market customers\nBuilding and maintaining strong relationships with CISOs, security leaders, and key decision-makers\nDeveloping and executing account plans to maximise long-term customer value\nCollaborating with channel partners within your territory to unlock additional growth\nPresenting and demonstrating Darktrace’s AI-driven cyber threat defence solutions, supported by in-house technical experts\nRepresenting Darktrace at industry events, customer meetings, and security conferences\nDarktrace provides a best-in-class onboarding experience, extensive training, and ongoing mentorship to support your success.\nWhat experience do I need:\nWe are looking for ambitious, commercially driven individuals with a strong track record in account management, account growth, or expansion-focused sales within a B2B environment.\nAs an Account Executive focused on expansion, you will play a critical role in scaling our existing customer revenue across the UK&I market.\nYou will be:\nA confident and credible communicator, skilled at building long-term, strategic relationships\nExperienced in growing and expanding existing accounts through upsell and cross-sell\nHighly motivated by uncapped commission and success in a target-driven environment\nComfortable operating within a high-growth or start-up environment\nInterested in cyber security and confident working with technical solutions\nExperience with accounts in Education would be advantageous. \n\nAs a growing business strengthening its governance and controls, this role plays a part in supporting high standards of integrity and accountability.\n\nDarktrace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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