# Mid-Market Account Executive, San Francisco at Cogent

- Company: Cogent
- What the company does: Vulnerability response at the speed of AI. Cogent. Backed by Greylock.
- Company website: https://www.cogent.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: San Francisco, CA
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-09-24
- Apply by: 2026-11-08
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/cogent-security/832fa512-dc64-428e-8042-1e5f410fb43c
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/cogent-mid-market-account-executive-san-francisco/

## About the role

Cogent is looking for a Mid Market Account Executive to build our business across the Western US. You will own the full sales cycle across technically sophisticated, cloud forward mid market accounts and help establish Cogent in one of the country’s most important technology markets. This role is for a cybersecurity seller based in the San Francisco Bay Area who can create pipeline, earn credibility with technical buyers, and move fast without sacrificing deal quality.

## What they're looking for

- 5+ years as a quota carrying individual contributor, including 2 3+ years selling cybersecurity solutions
- A consistent record of meeting or exceeding quota and winning new logos
- Strong technical discovery and value selling skills with cloud native and security buyers
- Experience succeeding at a high growth startup or challenger company
- High ownership, pace, judgment, collaboration, and willingness to travel

Tags: GTM