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Account Executive, SLED Central

wizinc Open · verified Sep 21, 2026
Chicago Mid-level Account Executive

At a glance

Mid-level Account Executive role at wizinc. Chicago · $166,000–$190,000 base.

SalaryStated by wizinc
$166,000 – $190,000
Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.
RoleAccount Executive
SeniorityMid-level
LocationChicago
Base pay$166,000–$190,000
PostedAug 5, 2026 · 6w ago
Role brief

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

What you'll do

  • Advise state, local, and education customers on Wiz cloud security solutions and their value
  • Build executive relationships by listening, educating, and responding to customer business needs
  • Create and close pipeline to meet or exceed quarterly sales quotas
  • Coordinate with partners and internal teams to align sales strategy and company goals
  • Keep SFDC accounts, pipeline records, and forecasts accurate

What you bring

  • Bring at least seven years of SaaS or security sales experience with SLED customers
  • Show experience selling to C-level executives in state, local, and education markets
  • Work in a process-focused, detail-oriented way and maintain accurate SFDC accounts
  • Provide consulting and professional advice while adapting to customer needs
  • Meet the U.S. person requirements under EAR and ITAR and live in the contiguous United States

Who this fits

You’ll fit a consultative SLED sales role that depends on teamwork, customer listening, executive relationships, and flexible conversations. The position is based in Chicago and requires residence in the contiguous United States. You must have the legal right to work without visa sponsorship.

From the employer

Come join the organization that is redefining security for the AI era. As one of the fastest-growing startups ever, we enable teams to secure cloud and AI applications by connecting code, cloud, and runtime into a single shared context. Trusted by security teams all over the world, we have a proven track record of success and a culture that values world-class talent. Not to mention, we're now powered by Google, meaning we offer our customers an AI-powered platform that harnesses Google’s Threat Intelligence and Security Operations to better detect, prevent, and respond to threats across all environments, allowing for further innovation.

Our Wizards from all over the globe work together to protect the infrastructure of our customers, including over 65% of the Fortune 100, who trust us to scan and secure over 230 billion files daily. We’re honored to be a leading player in a massive and growing market, and we continue to look for exceptional Wizards who are eager to make a significant impact on our team. At Wiz, you’ll have the freedom to think creatively, dream big, and use your full range of skills to contribute to our momentous growth. Come join our team and help us create secure cloud environments that allow even the best companies to move faster, all while having some fun!

About the job:

In this role, you will report to the Regional Sales Director, SLED. You will work alongside a team of Wizards that focus on our customer's business needs. Our priority is building a secure infrastructure for their cloud environments. We do that by learning their business. We ask questions. We listen. We help educate.

Responsibilities:

  • Demonstrate an intimate understanding of Wiz Cloud Security Solutions and their value to state, local and education.
  • Demonstrate ability to position and advise to CISO level executives with industry Point-of-View business insights; Continue to listen, build, and grow executive relationships with customers.
  • Develop and close business to consistently meet or exceed quarterly sales quotas, in a way that reflects Wiz values.
  • Align with Wiz partner ecosystem to optimize market opportunity.
  • Maintain accurate pipeline management with expert-level forecasting.
  • Build effective working relationships with Solutions Engineering, Customer Success, Product, Marketing, Delivery, and Executive teams to ensure strategy alignment and achieve company objectives.

Minimum qualifications:

  • Minimum 7 years selling SaaS/Security solutions to SLED.
  • Experience in SLED sales and selling to C-level executives.
  • Process and detail-oriented. Do well at updating your SFDC accounts.
  • Able to provide consulting and professional advice.
  • Team player - selling is a team sport.

Preferred qualifications:

  • Good standing relationships with previous sales operation teams.
  • You listen to the customer and adjust based on their needs.
  • Able to pivot in a meeting vs. sticking to a script.
  • Able to hit target year after year.
  • Hyper-growth experience.

Candidates must meet EAR part 772 and ITAR 120.15 definition of a U.S. person (Any individual who is granted U.S. citizenship; or any individual who is granted U.S. permanent residence (green card holder); or any individual who is granted status as a “protected person”) and that they reside in the contiguous United States.

Compensation + Benefits

Compensation for this full-time position includes base salary + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is listed below.

US Base Pay Range$166,000—$190,000 USD

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the country where the position is based, without the need for visa sponsorship. This role does not offer visa sponsorship.

Wiz is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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