3+ years of direct (not overlay) experience selling into enterprise-sized organizations, including prospecting, winning new logos, and expanding major accounts Skill in negotiating with large organizations and closing complex sales Proven performer with consistent over quota performance and/or top 5% of sales org Technically competent: Conversant in key areas: security, email, cloud, AI, etc. Cyber-security Software sales experience selling subscription software/SaaS to CISOs and security personnel Startup experience: Success at a company that was early stage, underdog or was a new entrant with large competitors BS/BA degree or equivalent work experience