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Principal Enterprise Account Executive - Africa

Pretoria, South AfricaRemoteFull-time2026-07-02 → 2026-11-12
RemoteNo visa sponsorship

Core

Drive new business and expand existing accounts for Idira's Identity Security solutions within the West Africa territory as a trusted advisor.

Role type

Principal Enterprise Account Executive

Builds

Idira's Identity Security solutions (PAM, IAM, Zero Trust)

Domain

Cybersecurity / Identity Security

Deliverable

client delivery

Required skills

Complex enterprise sales, MEDDPICC methodology, Salesforce/Clari/Gong/Demandbase proficiency, CxO stakeholder management, Channel partner ecosystem management, West Africa market experience

Preferred skills

Cybersecurity domain expertise (PAM, IAM, Zero Trust), Command of the Message, AI-enabled sales tools usage

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end sales cycles from prospecting to close, manage pipeline and forecasting, build executive relationships, orchestrate cross-functional teams, drive territory strategy and account plans, collaborate with channel partners and hyperscalers

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC with strategic account ownership