Account Executive Public Sector UKI Ministry Of Defence (MoD)

About Us At Cloudflare, we are on a mission to help build a better Internet. Today the company runs one of the world’s largest networks that powers millions of websites and other Internet properties for customers ranging from individual bloggers to SMBs to Fortune 500 companies. Cloudflare protects and accelerates any Internet application online without adding hardware, installing software, or changing a line of code. Internet properties powered by Cloudflare all have web traffic routed through its intelligent global network, which gets smarter with every request. As a result, they see significant improvement in performance and a decrease in spam and other attacks. Cloudflare was named to Entrepreneur Magazine’s Top Company Cultures list and ranked among the World’s Most Innovative Companies by Fast Company. At Cloudflare, we’re not looking for people who wait for a polished roadmap; we’re looking for the builders who see the cracks in the Internet that everyone else has simply learned to live with. We value candidates who have the instinct to spot a "normalized" problem and the AI-native curiosity to create a solution using the latest tools. Our culture is built on iteration, leveraging AI to ship faster today to make it better tomorrow, while ensuring that every improvement, no matter how small, is shared across the team to lift everyone up. If you’re the type of person who values curiosity over bureaucracy, and that AI is a partner in solving tough problems to keep the Internet moving forward, you’ll fit right in. About the role: London We are seeking a highly experienced and results-driven Senior Named Account Executive to join our UKI sales team. This is a crucial role responsible for managing and growing a portfolio of high-value, named accounts within the Central Government Defence sectors across the United Kingdom and Ireland. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the unique challenges, procurement processes, and technological needs of UKI Central Government and Defence space organisations. You will be a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, including CISOs and IT Security and Network helping them to leverage our unique network, cyber security and cloud connectivity products and services, to improve the Central Government and Defence’ cyber security, resilience and application performance. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Account Management: Develop and execute comprehensive strategic account plans for a defined list of named accounts, focusing on new logo acquisition and revenue growth. Serve as a primary point of contact and trusted advisor for C-level and senior-level client stakeholders. Identify and close new business opportunities within existing accounts by deeply understanding their pain points and aligning our solutions to their strategic objectives. Sales New Business Development: Proactively prospect and identify new opportunities within the Defence ectors, navigating complex government and public sector procurement frameworks. Lead the entire sales cycle from initial contact to contract negotiation and close, ensuring a smooth and successful customer journey. Collaborate with pre-sales engineers, product teams, and professional services to create compelling proposals and demonstrations that showcase our value. Domain Expertise Market Intelligence: Maintain a current and in-depth knowledge of the Central Government and Defence landscapes, including key initiatives, budgets, and technology trends. What Makes Cloudflare Special? We’re not just a highly ambitious, large-scale technology company. We’re a highly ambitious, large-scale technology company with a soul. Fundamental to our mission to help build a better Internet is protecting the free and open Internet. Project Galileo : Since 2014, we've equipped more than 2,400 journalism and civil society organizations in 111 countries with powerful tools to defend themselves against attacks that would otherwise censor thei ... (truncated, view full listing at source)