Cygrid GmbH

Account Executive, Full-Cycle (m/f/d) — Build our sales motion from scratch | Berlin

Berlin, Germany full-time Mid Salary not listed
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Berlin • Cybersecurity & AI Startup • Recently Funded
A newly funded cybersecurity startup in Berlin is looking for a Account Executive, Full-Cycle (m/f/d) to join as a team member and help design the core security, identity, and enforcement foundations of a next-generation AI-powered security risk management platform.
We are an early-stage startup founded by experienced cybersecurity leaders with backgrounds in Israeli Intelligence units. We are looking for a hands-on Account Executive, Full-Cycle (m/f/d). If you are passionate about cybersecurity and AI tech, thrive in fast-paced startup environments, and enjoy building complex platforms from the ground up, this is an opportunity to make a real impact.
We’re building a next-generation cyber enforcement platform that helps enterprises understand, measure, and reduce identity risk at scale. Our goal is to turn complex identity and security data into clear, actionable risk insights that CISOs and CTOs can trust. You will work from scratch on core platform components from day one, shaping how modern enterprises manage and reason about risk using cloud-native systems and AI-driven analysis and automated enforcement through AI Agents.

Key Responsibilities
Build and work your own pipeline into enterprise

Sell to IT, security and AI leaders

Run discovery and demos; bring in our Chief Security Architect for deep technical sessions

Own commercial terms — pricing, MSA, DPA, AI Annex — through to signature

Keep HubSpot current and forecast weekly

Write the playbook the next reps will use — messaging, objection handling, qualification

Work our events (it-sa, Black Hat Europe) and convert what comes out of them

Cooperate closely with Product

Help define pricing and packaging as we learn what the market pays for

Opportunity to Grow into leading the sales team as we scale

Must have
3+ years closing B2B SaaS, full-cycle — you booked your own meetings, not just took handoffs

Fluent German and business English

Experience with German procurement and legal processes

Comfortable in technical conversations with security or engineering buyers

Early-stage experience, or clear evidence of operating without process in place

Based in Berlin or willing to relocate

Comfortable working directly with founders and senior stakeholders

Ability to build things from scratch at early stage startup

High ownership mentality, startup mindset, and ability to move quickly.

Experience in early stage startup or scale-up environments

Low ego, high commitment, and a true tech startup mentality.

Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a collaborative environment.

Nice to have
Cybersecurity, identity, IAM or developer tooling background

e-commerce, Fintech sales experience

First-sales-hire experience at a startup

Senior enough to grow into Head of Sales

You are a fan of rock or metal music

Benefits
Founding Team Member Equity — ESOPs in a cybersecurity company.

Competitive Compensation — salary aligned with market, flexible early-stage arrangements possible.

Fresh Funding Secured — immediate runway to build, hire, and execute fast.

Security Contribution — contribute to security architecture across identity, AI agents, and enforcement.

High Autonomy — freedom to design and build without corporate overhead.

Work with a Technical CEO — fast iteration, strong alignment, clear direction.

Cutting-Edge Domain — identity security, SaaS-to-SaaS access, AI agent governance.

Massive Learning Curve — quickly gain depth in cybersecurity, identity, and AI systems.

Fast Career Path — opportunity evolve into leadership as we scale the engineering team

Berlin Location — top-tier tech environment with strong cybersecurity and AI ecosystems.

Direct Impact — your architecture and code become the foundation of the entire platform.

Best Equipment and Tools - High quality equipment and modern tools to help you do your best work from day one.

Team Offsites - Regular team offsites designed to build strong connections, alignment, and shared momentum.

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I am interested in the Account Executive, Full-Cycle (m/f/d) — Build our sales motion from scratch | Berlin role because I can bring practical experience in CRM, Sales and Account, learn the team quickly, and contribute to the outcomes Cygrid GmbH needs from this hire.

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