Account Director, South Africa at Recorded Future

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 Oct, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Sales, Account Management, Cybersecurity, Customer Success, Prospecting, Relationship Building, Negotiation, Forecasting, MEDDPICC, Value-Based Selling, Salesforce, Clari, Gong, Objection Handling, Technical Value, Business ROI

Industry

Computer and Network Security

Description

With 1,000 intelligence professionals, over $300M in sales, and serving over 1,900 clients worldwide, Recorded Future is the world’s most advanced, and largest, intelligence company! As an Account Director at Recorded Future, you will play a critical role in driving revenue growth by managing a portfolio of strategic enterprise accounts and generating new business. You’ll own the full sales cycle, from prospecting to close, while building trusted relationships with senior stakeholders in cybersecurity, IT, and procurement. This is a high-impact, quota-carrying role ideal for a strategic, driven, and customer-obsessed sales leader. What You'll Do: New Business Acquisition Identify and pursue net-new logo opportunities through outbound prospecting, referrals, and channel networks Conduct strategic discovery to align cybersecurity needs with Recorded Future’s intelligence solutions Engage channel partners in joint go-to-market motions, leveraging their reach and relationships Account Management Own and grow key enterprise accounts across multiple verticals Drive upsell, cross-sell, and renewal opportunities by identifying unmet needs and usage patterns Build strong, multi-threaded relationships across technical and executive audiences (CISO, CIO, VP of Security) Act as a trusted advisor, delivering insights and value beyond the initial sale Partner with Customer Success and other internal stakeholders to ensure seamless onboarding, support, and long-term customer value Sales Execution & Forecasting Navigate complex, multi-stakeholder sales cycles lasting 6–12 months Apply MEDDPICC and value-based selling frameworks to qualify and advance deals Develop and present compelling proposals, with a strong grasp of both technical value and business ROI Use Salesforce, Clari, and Gong to manage pipeline health, track activity, and maintain forecast accuracy Handle objections and pricing conversations with clarity, confidence, and professionalism Consistently meet or exceed quarterly and annual revenue targets Market Intelligence & Strategy Maintain a deep understanding of cybersecurity trends, competitive dynamics, and enterprise buying behavior Provide market feedback to internal teams to inform product, positioning, and roadmap priorities Operate with urgency, professionalism, and high standards of customer care What You'll Bring: The grit, curiosity, and resilience to thrive in a high-growth, fast-paced environment An entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive, self-starter attitude A customer-obsessed approach, with a desire to solve meaningful problems and deliver long-term value A collaborative and team-oriented; able to work cross-functionally and build internal champions Thoughtfulness, self-awareness, and composed under pressure Preferred Qualifications: Experience 8+ years in enterprise SaaS or cybersecurity sales roles, with a focus on complex, multi-stakeholder deals Track record of consistently exceeding quota and driving territory growth Experience managing long sales cycles and closing 7-figure, multi-year contracts with Fortune 1000 clients Strong experience with direct sales and partner-driven go-to-market models Skills Proficient in discovery, objection handling, and closing Deep knowledge of MEDDPICC and value-based consultative sales approaches Skilled in managing sales processes including approvals, legal reviews, and quoting workflows Comfortable engaging with C-level executives and adapting communication to a range of stakeholders Highly organized and operationally disciplined; fluent in tools like Salesforce, Clari, Gong #LI-Remote Why should you join Recorded Future? Recorded Future employees (or “Futurists”), represent over 40 nationalities and embody our core values of having high standards, practicing inclusion, and acting ethically. Our dedication to empowering clients with intelligence to disrupt adversaries has earned us a 4.8-star user rating from Gartner and more than 45 of the Fortune 100 companies as clients. Want more info? Blog & Podcast: Learn everything you want to know (and maybe some things you’d rather not know) about the world of cyber threat intelligence Linkedin, Instagram & Twitter: What’s happening at Recorded Future The Record: The Record is a cybersecurity news publication that explores the untold stories in this rapidly changing field Timeline: History of Recorded Future Recognition: Check out our awards and announcements We are committed to maintaining an environment that attracts and retains talent from a diverse range of experiences, backgrounds and lifestyles. By ensuring all feel included and respected for being unique and bringing their whole selves to work, Recorded Future is made a better place every day. If you need any accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an e-mail with your request to our recruiting team at careers@recordedfuture.com Recorded Future is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Recorded Future does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Recorded Future will not discharge, discipline or in any other manner discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because such employee or applicant has inquired about, discussed, or disclosed the compensation of the employee or applicant or another employee or applicant. Recorded Future does not administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. This is in compliance with the law of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and in alignment with our hiring practices across all jurisdictions. Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives: Recorded Future will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Recorded Future, including those sent to our employees or through our website, will become the property of Recorded Future. Recorded Future will not be liable for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Agencies must have a valid written agreement in place with Recorded Future's recruitment team and must receive written authorization before submitting resumes. Submissions made without such agreements and authorization will not be accepted and no fees will be paid. Note: Our interview process for all final-round candidates requires a mandatory in-person interview or a live, scheduled video conference with the hiring manager. We do not conduct interviews via instant messaging or text. All communications during the application process will come from individuals within our HR department via their Recorded Future email address.

Responsibilities

As an Account Director, you will manage a portfolio of strategic enterprise accounts and generate new business. You will own the full sales cycle, from prospecting to close, while building trusted relationships with senior stakeholders.