Sr. Enterprise Account Executive - Denver, CO

Sr. Enterprise Account Executive - Denver, CO

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In Anticipation Of Revenue Growth For 2026 We Are Interested In Speaking With Sr. Enterprise Executives In Named And / or Major Segments

Available Location : Hybrid, Denver, CO

About The Role

We are seeking an exceptionally accomplished and visionary Sr. Enterprise Account Executive to join our Enterprise / Field Sales team. In this expert-level role, you will be the driving force behind Cloudflare's most strategic customer engagements, leading the charge in securing and expanding critical platform sales within focused accounts. The ideal candidate possesses unparalleled sales leadership, a profound grasp of enterprise architecture across all four pillars (business, data, applications, technology), and the ability to articulate how Cloudflare seamlessly integrates into modern cloud operating models.

As a Sr. Enterprise Account Executive, you will demonstrate the highest level of sales proficiency, ensuring highly accurate forecasting, strategic pipeline management, and consistently exceeding attainment targets. You will be a recognized subject matter expert, providing in-depth education to customers and partners alike on Cloudflare's extensive product ecosystem and its place within the broader security landscape. This role demands the ability to apply executive sponsorship programs, actively engaging with CIOs, CISOs, and CTOs, and leading virtual teams that include VPs and SVPs to navigate and close complex, transformative opportunities. You will shape our customers' digital transformation journeys, identifying opportunities within broader market trends and positioning Cloudflare as their indispensable strategic partner.

What You'll Do

• Executive-Level Strategic Revenue Leadership : Own and execute the most critical territory and account plans, consistently exceeding multi-million dollar sales targets and annual quotas by architecting and closing large-scale platform sales within highly focused, strategic accounts.
• Precision Forecasting & Pipeline Mastery : Lead with unparalleled accuracy in forecasting and demonstrate complete mastery of proactive pipeline management. Provide visionary insights and strategic guidance that shapes the direction of the sales organization.
• Enterprise Architecture & Business Model Expertise : Exhibit an expert-level understanding of customer Enterprise Architecture across all four pillars (business, data, applications, technology), seamlessly mapping these to customer business models. Articulate precisely how Cloudflare fits into and optimizes a modern cloud operating model.
• C-Suite Engagement & Executive Sponsorship : Lead and orchestrate complex customer engagements across numerous business units simultaneously, connecting the dots to solidify platform sales. Actively apply and manage executive sponsorship programs, ensuring direct engagement and influence with CIOs, CISOs, and CTOs.
• Cross-Functional Leadership & Influence : Drive and lead highly complex virtual teams that include Product Managers, VPs, and SVPs to manage and close the most strategic customer opportunities. Proactively identify and resolve organizational roadblocks, leveraging company-wide learnings to ensure the most efficient delivery.
• Digital Transformation Visionary : Serve as Cloudflare's leading voice on digital transformation, engaging deeply with customers on their key drivers for change (e.g., new offering development, customer capabilities). Expertly spot and seize opportunities for Cloudflare within broader market trends that influence these critical decisions.
• Organizational Communication & Feedback : Connect themes from across departments and global locations to craft critical, crystal-clear messaging. Review performance and output across multiple organizations, providing feedback and solutions to enhance the entire organization's performance. Deliver challenging news within a constructive learning context.
• Long-Term Strategic Impact : Consistently articulate how decisions will impact Cloudflare years into the future, willing to trade short-term gains for significant long-term organizational benefit. Build trust by openly sharing learnings and modeling Cloudflare's highest expectations and standards.
• Define Goals & Drive Efficiency : Play a key role in defining team goals and metrics each quarter, rigorously reviewing results. Deeply understand interdependencies within and across teams, proactively addressing roadblocks to achieve results with maximum efficiency.
• Company-Wide Innovation & Problem Solving : Consistently and proactively address internal and external needs, driving urgency across the department and company to offer solutions that optimize efficiency. Constructively and humbly challenge the status quo to drive positive change and innovation company-wide, leveraging new insights for continuous iteration.
• Inclusive Leadership & Future-Proofing : Serve as an exemplary leader, consistently bringing in diverse perspectives to not only address today's needs but also anticipate and solve future problems, contributing significantly to the greater good of Cloudflare.

Examples Of Desirable Skills, Knowledge, And Experience

Compensation may be adjusted depending on work location.

This role is eligible to earn incentive compensation under Cloudflare's Sales Compensation Plan. The estimated annual salary range includes the on-target incentive compensation that may be attained in this role under the Sales Compensation Plan.

This role is eligible to participate in Cloudflare's equity plan.

Cloudflare offers a complete package of benefits and programs to support you and your family. Our benefits programs can help you pay health care expenses, support caregiving, build capital for the future and make life a little easier and fun! The below is a description of our benefits for employees in the United States, and benefits may vary for employees based outside the U.S.

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