ABOUT BLACK KITE Black Kite is the global leader in third-party cyber risk intelligence, trusted by more than 3,000 organizations worldwide. We give security and business leaders a continuous, outside-in view of their entire vendor ecosystem — translating complex cyber, financial, and compliance signals into clear, actionable risk intelligence. We go beyond open standards-based cyber ratings. Black Kite helps organizations make smarter risk decisions, strengthen business resilience, and scale their third-party cyber risk management programs in an increasingly complex digital environment. Our work has earned consistent recognition from customers and industry analysts alike. WHY BLACK KITE We're a fast-moving, high-impact team solving one of the most critical challenges in cybersecurity today. If you're looking to do meaningful work alongside sharp, collaborative people — and grow your career in a space that matters — you're in the right place. THE OPPORTUNITY As a Commercial Account Executive covering Chicago and the Midwest, you own the full sales cycle for small and mid-sized businesses in your territory — from first outreach to closed deal. You'll bring Black Kite's third-party cyber risk management platform to security and risk leaders who need a smarter way to manage vendor exposure, and you'll do it with the backing of a product that genuinely differentiates. This is the right role if you're a hunter who thrives in a high-velocity, consultative sales environment and wants to grow with a category leader. • A defined territory with real whitespace — the Midwest commercial segment is an active growth priority for Black Kite • A product that solves a real, board-level problem — third-party cyber risk is not a nice-to-have; it's a regulatory and business imperative • Full sales support: SDR coverage, marketing pipeline contribution, and a Sales Engineering team that knows the product cold • A leadership team that is accessible, data-driven, and invested in your development • Competitive base + uncapped commission with accelerators above quota WHAT YOU'LL OWN • Full sales cycle ownership: prospect, qualify, advance, and close net-new business across the Chicago/Midwest territory • Pipeline development: build and maintain a healthy, active pipeline of qualified SMB opportunities through outbound prospecting, channel partnerships, and marketing-sourced leads • Executive engagement: navigate and sell into security and risk leadership (CISO, CIO, Head of TPRM) as well as operational buyers • Channel collaboration: partner with regional channel partners to co-sell and expand market coverage across the territory • Forecast accuracy: maintain clean, current opportunity documentation in Salesforce and deliver reliable forecast reporting to leadership • Cross-functional partnership: work closely with Sales Engineering, Marketing, and Customer Success to move deals forward and set customers up for long-term success • Feedback loop: bring field intelligence back to Marketing and Product — your conversations with prospects shape how Black Kite goes to market WHAT YOU BRING • 3+ years of full-cycle sales experience in SaaS, cybersecurity, data, or analytics — with a track record of hitting or exceeding quota • Experience selling to security or risk leadership (CISO, CIO, CRO, Head of TPRM/TPCRM) at the SMB or commercial level • Consultative selling approach: you lead with the customer's problem, not the product pitch • Strong regional network in Chicago and the broader Midwest — existing relationships with end-users or channel partners is a plus • Comfortable managing a high-velocity pipeline across multiple simultaneous opportunities • Skilled at navigating multi-stakeholder deals and building relationships across levels of an organization • Clean Salesforce hygiene and strong organizational discipline • Clear, confident communication — written, verbal, and in front of an executive audience • Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience PREFERRED • Prior experience in the cybersecurity or third-party risk management space • Familiarity with TPCRM, vendor risk, or compliance-driven sales cycles • Established relationships with MSSPs, VARs, or regional channel partners in the Midwest • Experience using sales engagement tools (Outreach, Salesloft, or equivalent) alongside Salesforce The expected total compensation range for this role is $180,000-$210,000 (base pay + commission). Compensation at Black Kite extends well beyond base pay — our total rewards program includes performance-based bonuses, equity, flexible healthcare options, paid time off, and retirement savings. This range reflects a nationwide market spectrum and will vary based on qualifications, role scope, complexity, and location.