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Enterprise Account Director- Federal

HiddenLayer · Remote · US

Base
Not disclosed
OTE
Not disclosed
Quota attainment
Not disclosed
Posted
4mo ago

Why it matters: OTE tells you what you could earn. Attainment tells you how realistic it is.

Ask: “What percentage of fully ramped reps hit quota last year?”

Still open · checked 2h agoon HiddenLayer's careers page

What HiddenLayer sells

Defends AI systems from attacks

Organizations that use AI can be hit by attackers who try to trick it into misbehaving. HiddenLayer protects these AI systems by detecting and defending against those attacks. That lets organizations adopt AI more safely.

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The Braun Read

Proceed with caution

A few things here deserve a hard look before you spend time on it.

Pay
No pay listed at all.
Transparency
Says nothing about quota, attainment, deal size, territory or sales cycle.
Pipeline
Doesn't say where pipeline comes from. Ask.
Time on market
Open 137 days. Ask why it's been hard to fill.
Company hiring
Ramping up: posted 5 sales roles in the last 30 days.

Red flags

None spotted.

Worth asking about

  • Open 90+ days. This role has been posted for three months or more. Ask why it's been hard to fill, and whether anyone left it.

Green flags

None spotted.

Based only on what the posting says. Flags are a starting point for your first call, not a final judgment.

Questions to ask on the first call

Built from what this posting leaves out. How they answer tells you as much as what they say.

  1. 1.

    This role has been open a while. What's made it hard to fill?

    The answer tells you what candidates saw that made them walk.

  2. 2.

    What percentage of fully ramped reps hit quota last year?

    OTE is what you could earn. This is how likely you are to earn it.

  3. 3.

    What percentage of reps on the team have been here more than 18 months?

    Tenure shows whether people stay long enough to get paid.

  4. 4.

    Has the comp plan changed in the last 12 to 18 months? What changed?

    A plan that changes every year means the goalposts keep moving.

  5. 5.

    Who sits with reps and reviews calls each week?

    Coaching is often what's behind a good or bad attainment number.

  6. 6.

    Why is this role open? Did someone leave, or is it new?

    New headcount is growth. A replacement means someone left. Ask why.

When the offer comes

Save these for later. They land better once they've said yes to you.

  1. 1.

    Can I see the full comp plan in writing, including clawbacks and accelerators?

    What's in writing is what gets paid. Read it before you sign.

  2. 2.

    Can I see the actual comp distribution for the team last year, not just the OTE?

    The spread shows what most reps really take home. OTE is just the target.

  3. 3.

    I'd be walking away from earned commission to join. Is there room for a sign-on bonus to help cover that?

    Leaving money behind is a fair reason to ask. The worst answer is no.

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The role

Sell HiddenLayer's security-for-AI products to Department of War and Intelligence Agency customers, expanding the federal base through procurement vehicles like GSA, SEWP V, and AWS/ICMP. Active TS clearance required.

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Who you're selling to

Buyer:
Department of War and Intelligence Agency executivesIn their words: “Build strong, long-lasting relationships with key stakeholders in the Department of War and Intelligence Agencies, including SES-level executives and decision-makers”
Industry:
Federal governmentIn their words: “Federal Sales Executive, with a primary focus on the Department of War and Intelligence Agencies”
Company size:
Enterprise

Pipeline expectations

Not stated in the posting.

Compensation

The posting doesn't list pay.

What is not disclosed

This posting doesn't tell you:

  • Base salary
  • OTE
  • Quota size
  • Quota attainment
  • Average deal size
  • Territory
  • Sales cycle length

The questions above cover the big ones.

Full posting
Enterprise Account Director- Federal Remote [within the US], DC Metro Area preferred Clearance- TS clearance required, TS/SCI highly desired ABOUT THE ROLE: We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Federal Sales Executive, with a primary focus on the Department of War and Intelligence Agencies to join our dynamic team. As a pivotal member of our Federal sales force, you will be responsible for driving revenue growth through strategic sales initiatives focused on our security for AI products and services. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including marketing, product development, engineering, research, and customer success to ensure the delivery of comprehensive solutions that meet and exceed customer expectations. WHO WE ARE: HiddenLayer protects the world’s most valuable technologies from adversarial AI attacks. We were founded by AI professionals and security specialists with first-hand experience of how insidious adversarial AI attacks can be to detect and defend against. Determined to prove that these attacks were preventable, the team developed a unique, patent-pending, productized solution to support organizations in accelerating their adoption of AI securely. Our dedication to innovation has been recognized by prestigious awards such as RSA's Innovation Sandbox Winner, CB Insights AI 100, CyberTech 100, and SC's Most Promising Early-Stage Start-up. WHAT YOU’LL DO: - Develop and execute a strategic sales plan to achieve sales targets and expand the customer base within the security for AI market segment. - Build strong, long-lasting relationships with key stakeholders in the Department of War and Intelligence Agencies, including SES-level executives and decision-makers, to understand their mission needs and position our solutions effectively. - Lead complex negotiations and contract discussions, ensuring favorable terms that align with company objectives and customer requirements. - Leverage existing procurement vehicles to include AWS/ICMP, MDA Shield, SEWP V and HiddenLayers GSA Multi-year IDIQ contract. - Collaborate with internal teams to develop customized proposals, presentations, and demonstrations that showcase the value proposition of our security for AI solutions. - Track and report on sales performance metrics, forecasting accuracy, and pipeline management using CRM tools (SFDC & Clari) to drive informed business decisions. - Represent HiddenLayer at Federal events, conferences, and seminars to promote our brand and establish thought leadership in the security for AI space. - 10-25% travel requirements WHO YOU ARE: - Located in the NVA/DC Metro Area - TS clearance required, TS/SCI highly desired - Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Computer Science, or a related field preferred - Proven track record of success in Federal sales, with a focus on the Department of War and Intelligence Agencies. - Minimum of 5-7 years of experience within the cybersecurity or AI technology industry, with a deep understanding of AI security concepts, including machine learning, threat detection, anomaly detection, and data protection. - Extensive professional network with Federal VAR’s, FSI’s and Carahsoft. - Strong Federal acumen and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to translate complex technical solutions into tangible mission benefits for customers. - Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence and persuade at all levels of Federal Agencies. - Self-motivated and results-oriented, with a demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. - Experience with CRM software (e.g., Salesforce, Clari) and proficiency in government acquisition response and training in sales methodology. WHY HIDDENLAYER? We just raised $100M in Series B funding led by Delta-v Capital, with backing from Morgan Stanley, Microsoft's venture arm, Booz Allen Hamilton, and others. It's a validation of what we've built: 10x revenue growth, 50+ new enterprise customers, and deployments across defense, finance, and the world's largest AI platforms. This funding goes straight into expanding our platform and GTM capabilities, and into growing our team globally. Attracting and retaining the very best people is our #1 priority. That’s why we offer our team best-in-class benefits, including: - Fully Remote: We are a completely remote global team. Though we’re distributed, we are intentional about getting the team together a couple of times a year. We offer a generous stipend for your home office setup, annual upgrades to ensure you have a comfortable workspace and a monthly stipend for internet/phone expenses. - Comprehensive Health & Wellness Benefits: Better than your average startup healthcare benefits. With five options to choose from, of which are fully subsidized by HiddenLayer, we offer a variety of options to fit each person’s needs. We also offer vision, dental, and 401k offerings. - Flexible Time Off: Enjoy unlimited and flexible time off for all salaried employees, in addition to 15 paid company holidays. - Commitment to Learning and Development: We support personal growth and education through a dedicated L&D fund that can be used for training, conferences, certifications and industry events. - Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: We are committed to building a diverse team with individuals from various backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. To learn more about HiddenLayer visit HiddenLayer and follow us on LinkedIn or Twitter. HiddenLayer is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.
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