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Enterprise Account Executive, Northeast (US)

Join Descope as an Enterprise Account Executive to drive sales and build relationships in the Northeast US market.

Location
Boston, MA, United States
Compensation
$150k–$165k/yr
Level
senior
Type
full time · On-site

Posted by employer 1 day ago

First seen on Joblaze 2 hours ago

Last verified on the company career page 2 hours ago

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What you'll build

  • Develop and execute a strategy for generating new logo pipelines
  • Meet and exceed revenue targets
  • Build and execute a territory plan
  • Own the complete sales cycle
  • Build a strong presence for Descope across the US North East market

Must have

  • 7 or more years of demonstrated success selling enterprise SaaS or cybersecurity solutions
  • Strong track record of building US East North Central territories
  • Experience selling to CTO organizations
  • Strong technical discovery skills
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills

Nice to have

  • Experience successfully displacing established incumbent technologies
  • An established network of enterprise technology leaders
  • Experience selling CIAM, IAM, or cybersecurity platforms
  • Demonstrated success building pipeline from the ground up
  • Strong relationships with technology partners

Requirements

Experience
7+ years

Not disclosed in this posting: visa sponsorship.

Joblaze summary

The Enterprise Account Executive at Descope is responsible for developing and executing strategies to generate new business within the Northeast US, focusing on building relationships with key decision-makers in various technical fields. Candidates should have over seven years of experience in selling enterprise SaaS or cybersecurity solutions, with a strong emphasis on technical discovery and effective communication with both technical and executive audiences. This role is suited for seasoned professionals who can navigate complex sales cycles and have a proven track record of exceeding revenue targets.

Joblaze insights

  • Listed today — first seen on Joblaze October 23, 2026. Last confirmed on Descope's careers page October 23, 2026.
  • Salary band is in line with the typical range for Sales/Marketing roles (median ~$141,162).
  • Starts above 43% of 197 comparable senior sales/marketing roles in United States that list SaaS we track (median $155,000 across 58 companies). See SaaS salary trends
  • SaaS appears in 14.3% of 1789 comparable senior sales/marketing roles in United States; Authentication appears in 0.1% of 1789 comparable senior sales/marketing roles in United States.

Quick facts

Is the Enterprise Account Executive, Northeast (US) role remote?
No — this is an on-site role in Boston, MA, United States.
What's the salary range?
Descope lists $150,000–$165,000 for this role.
How much experience is required?
At least 7 years of relevant experience for this Enterprise Account Executive, Northeast (US) role.
Where is the role based?
Descope is hiring for this position in Boston, MA, United States.
What's the tech stack?
Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: Application Security, Authentication, CIAM, Cybersecurity, Identity, SaaS.
What seniority level is this role?
Descope targets senior candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?
Full-time for this Enterprise Account Executive, Northeast (US) role at Descope.

From the original posting

We're "descoping" agentic and external customer authentication work from developers' daily lives while helping organizations turn identity into a business enabler. Come join us!

The ideal candidate will be located in Boston, Massachusetts.

The territory includes Connecticut, Delaware, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine, Toronto, and Montreal.

What You’ll Do:

  • Develop and execute a short and long term strategy for generating new logo pipelines across US North East territory.
  • Consistently meet and exceed revenue targets while driving year over year territory growth
  • Build and execute a territory plan that generates pipeline, advances opportunities, and delivers predictable bookings
  • Identify and build relationships with key decision makers across Product, Engineering, Security, Architecture, and executive leadership
  • Own the complete sales cycle, from initial prospecting and technical discovery through negotiation and close
  • Clearly communicate Descope’s value and connect modern identity solutions to each customer’s technical priorities and business goals
  • Leverage technology partners, channel partners, and industry relationships to identify and create new opportunities
  • Partner closely with Solutions Engineering, Customer Success, Marketing, and leadership to deliver an exceptional customer experience
  • Build a strong presence for Descope across the US North East market
  • Travel throughout the territory as needed to develop relationships with customers, prospects, and partners

What We’re Looking For:

  • 7 or more years of demonstrated success selling sophisticated enterprise SaaS or cybersecurity solutions
  • A strong track record of building US East North Central territories, acquiring new enterprise customers, and consistently exceeding revenue targets
  • Experience selling to CTO organizations and engaging Product, Engineering, Security, and Architecture decision makers
  • Strong technical discovery skills and the ability to communicate effectively with developers and technical leaders
  • Experience connecting complex technical solutions to meaningful business outcomes
  • Familiarity with identity, authentication, CIAM, developer tools, application security, or cloud infrastructure is strongly preferred
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills across both technical and executive audiences
  • A confident, driven, and collaborative approach, combined with the humility required to succeed as part of a team

Nice to Have:

  • Experience successfully displacing established incumbent technologies and navigating complex migration or modernization initiatives
  • An established network of enterprise technology, security, and engineering leaders across the US North East market
  • Experience selling CIAM, IAM, developer infrastructure, cybersecurity, or other highly technical platforms into large enterprises
  • Demonstrated success building pipeline from the ground up through executive relationships, partners, events, and targeted outbound—not solely relying on inbound opportunities
  • Strong relationships with technology partners, cloud providers, VARs, SIs, and other channel partners that can help create and accelerate opportunities

Descope is an equal opportunity employer. We hire people based on their skills and impact, nothing else. We’re committed to a fair and transparent process across every stage of employment.

Compensation

Base salary range: $150,000 to $165,000

Final offer will depend on experience, skills, location, and overall market data. We also consider leveling, scope, and internal equity to make sure offers are fair and consistent.

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