Account Executive, Commercial

Illumio illumio.com Open · verified Sep 14, 2026

Remote Germany Full-time Mid-level Account Executive

Mid-level Account Executive role at Illumio. Remote, Germany · full-time · €132,000–€164,000 base.

SalaryStated by Illumio

€132,000 – €164,000

Base salary for this role, in EUR per year, as published in the posting.

Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

Beat quarterly and yearly quota across your assigned commercial territory
Create a territory plan covering target prospects and regional sales priorities
Build an active network of partner sellers and sales engineers
Work with marketing and inside sales to create and qualify pipeline
Demonstrate the product, guide accounts, and connect solutions to customer IT plans

What you bring

At least three years in a commercial account executive role, or an equivalent IT sales position
A record of surpassing revenue targets and winning new customers
Experience selling through partners, managing partner relationships, and using CRM consistently
Knowledge of cybersecurity and Zero Trust, with successful C-suite selling experience
Comfort working through virtual specialists in a matrixed team and traveling twenty to fifty percent

Who this fits

You’ll fit this role if you adapt quickly, build executive relationships, and pursue ambitious sales goals in a fast-moving company. The position is remote in Germany, with travel required based on business needs. You’ll work across sales, marketing, inside sales, partners, and virtual specialists.

From the employer

Onwards Together!

Illumio is the leader in ransomware and breach containment, redefining how organizations contain cyberattacks and enable operational resilience. Powered by the Illumio AI Security Graph, our breach containment platform identifies and contains threats across hybrid multi-cloud environments – stopping the spread of attacks before they become disasters.

Recognized as a Leader in the Forrester Wave™ for Microsegmentation, Illumio enables Zero Trust, strengthening cyber resilience for the infrastructure, systems, and organizations that keep the world running.

Our Team's Vision:

As an Account Executive for the Commercial/ Mid Market, you will be a key contributor to Illumio's sales growth. You will build relationships with mid-market clients and partner sellers, exceed sales quotas, and drive strategic initiatives that align with our cybersecurity mission. We are seeking adaptable individuals who thrive on exceeding goals year after year. Joining our sales team means collaborating with top-tier professionals who are passionate about pioneering zero trust segmentation.

Your Impact:

Exceed quarterly and annual sales quotas for an assigned territory.
Develop and execute a territory plan with a target prospect list and regional sales strategy.
Build and nurture an ecosystem of partner sellers and SEs who are excited about Illumio and actively selling with you.
Partner with marketing and inside sales teams to generate pipeline and qualify opportunities.
Conduct product demonstrations and presentations to prospects and partners.
Lead ongoing account management to ensure customer satisfaction and drive additional revenue.
Act as a trusted advisor by understanding customer business needs and aligning Illumio’s solutions to their IT roadmap.

Your Toolkit:

3+ years of experience in a Commercial Account Executive or equivalent role within the IT industry.
Deliver compelling “teaching conversations” that are well tailored to each prospect’s situation
Able to engage with urgency and capitalizing on all potential channels to sell Illumio
Proven success in exceeding revenue goals and new customer acquisition.
Experience selling with partners and managing a network of partner sellers.
Strong understanding of the cybersecurity market and Zero Trust principles.
Executive-level relationship management and CRM hygiene.
Ability to work in a matrixed support organization using virtual specialists.
Willingness to travel 20–50% depending on business needs.
Successful track record of successful selling to the C-suite (all lines of business) with a strong rolodex of contacts in region
Experience in a fast-paced company with the ability to adapt as needed

Our Commitment

Illumio believes that an environment of unique backgrounds, experiences, viewpoints, and individual contributions creates a culture of belonging, drives our future, and makes us stronger together in support of our customers and their success.

All official job offers from our company are extended directly by our recruitment team and will be sent through an official E-Signature document for your review and signature. Please be aware that we do not ask for any personal information in the process of extending offers of employment, such as financial details or social security numbers. Upon acceptance of any offer, we will request such information as part of the onboarding process prior to or on your first day of employment, and only after completing a background check through an authorized third-party vendor. If you receive any communication asking for personal details outside of these processes, please contact us immediately to verify the authenticity of the request. Your security is important to us, and we are committed to a safe and transparent hiring experience.

For roles in San Francisco and Los Angeles: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, Illumio will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.