Senior Majors Account Executive (Google) - San Francisco/Bay Area

Available Locations

• SF / SV Bay Area, US

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Majors Account Executive to join our Enterprise/Field Sales team. In this pivotal role, you will lead Cloudflare’s strategic engagement with Google, securing and expanding platform partnerships across this key account. The ideal candidate brings strong sales leadership, a deep understanding of enterprise architecture (business, data, applications, technology), and the ability to articulate how Cloudflare integrates into modern cloud operating models.

As a Senior Majors Account Executive, you will drive predictable sales performance, foster healthy pipeline growth, and deliver on revenue objectives. You will act as a trusted advisor, educating customers and partners on Cloudflare’s evolving product ecosystem and security capabilities. This role involves leveraging executive sponsorship programs, partnering with senior leaders (including CIOs, CISOs, and CTOs), and collaborating with cross-functional teams to navigate and successfully close complex customer opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Revenue Leadership: Develop and execute account plans to meet and exceed revenue goals by structuring enterprise-grade platform partnerships within key accounts.
• Predictable Pipeline & Forecasting: Maintain accurate sales forecasting and proactive pipeline management, sharing insights to support broader sales strategy.
• Enterprise Architecture Alignment: Demonstrate a strong understanding of customer Enterprise Architecture across business, data, applications, and technology pillars, connecting Cloudflare solutions directly to customer business outcomes.
• Executive & C-Suite Engagement: Manage complex customer engagements across multiple business units, building strong relationships with executive sponsors and C-level stakeholders.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner effectively with cross-functional teams—including Product Managers and executive leadership—to advance strategic deals and resolve operational friction.
• Digital Transformation Guidance: Serve as a key advisor on digital transformation, helping customers navigate market shifts and position Cloudflare as a core strategic partner.
• Clear Communication & Feedback: Connect insights across global departments to deliver clear messaging, provide constructive feedback, and support continuous team growth.
• Long-Term Strategic Vision: Make balanced decisions aligned with long-term organizational value, building trust through open communication and knowledge sharing.
• Goal Setting & Operational Efficiency: Partner with teams to set clear metrics, address operational roadblocks, and improve cross-departmental workflows.
• Collaborative Problem Solving: Proactively identify customer and internal needs, fostering positive change and contributing to continuous team improvement.
• Inclusive Leadership: Champion diverse perspectives to solve complex business challenges and support a supportive, forward-thinking team environment.

Desirable Skills, Knowledge, and Experience

• You have recent experience in the past three years selling into Alphabet (Google).
• Demonstrated track record of success in B2B enterprise sales, closing multi-year, complex technology agreements demonstrating a track record of consistently exceeding quota and closing transformative platform deals.
• Deep understanding of enterprise cloud platforms, network security, and modern IT architecture.
• Proven capability to align solutions with customer Enterprise Architecture (Business, Data, Applications, Technology) and enterprise business models mapping Cloudflare solutions to complex business models and modern cloud operating environments.
• Experience engaging with executive stakeholders and managing executive sponsorship initiatives.
• Strong collaborative skills with experience working alongside cross-functional leadership teams.
• Familiarity with digital transformation trends and the ability to translate market insights into customer solutions.
• Strong presentation, negotiation, and written communication skills across technical and business audiences.
• Thoughtful decision-making approach focused on sustainable, long-term business success.
• Experience setting clear performance indicators and facilitating cross-team alignment.
• Proficiency with enterprise sales tools and methodologies (e.g., Salesforce, Tableau, MEDDPICC, or similar frameworks).
• Relevant professional experience in technology sales or enterprise consulting; advanced degrees or continuous technical learning are welcomed.
• Willingness to travel as needed to foster strong customer and internal team relationships.

Compensation

Compensation may be adjusted depending on work location.

• Estimated annual salary of $360,000- $400,000 (base/variable)

This role is eligible to earn incentive compensation under Cloudflare’s Sales Compensation Plan. The estimated annual salary range includes the on-target incentive compensation that may be attained in this role under the Sales Compensation Plan.

Equity

This role is eligible to participate in Cloudflare’s equity plan.

Benefits

Cloudflare offers a complete package of benefits and programs to support you and your family. Our benefits programs can help you pay health care expenses, support caregiving, build capital for the future and make life a little easier and fun! The below is a description of our benefits for employees in the United States, and benefits may vary for employees based outside the U.S.

Health & Welfare Benefits

• Medical/Rx Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Commuter Spending Accounts
• Fertility & Family Forming Benefits
• On-demand mental health support and Employee Assistance Program
• Global Travel Medical Insurance

Financial Benefits

• Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Life & Accident Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Stock Participation Plan

Time Off

• Flexible paid time off covering vacation and sick leave
• Leave programs, including parental, pregnancy health, medical, and bereavement leave