Account Executive - Majors (FSI)

Guardsquare

We’re looking for a driven and commercially minded Sales Executive to help accelerate our growth across the APAC region, with a strong focus on Singapore, Indonesia, and Malaysia. This is a hybrid role combining both new business acquisition and account growth. You’ll be responsible for acquiring new customer prospects and expanding revenues across existing customer accounts.  We are looking for someone who has a strong track record in Enterprise sales, with experience in both direct and partner sales models.  You bring a strong SaaS/software sales background, a proven track record of consistently exceeding targets, and experience managing complex sales cycles across multiple stakeholders. Experience within cybersecurity is a strong plus, especially if you’ve worked with customers in banking, financial services, or fintech environments. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Singapore at the time of application. Please note that we are unable to provide visa or work permit sponsorship for this role. SO, WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING ALL DAY? * Drive new business acquisition across the APAC region, with a focus on Singapore, Indonesia, and Malaysia. * Manage and grow existing customer relationships through strategic account management and expansion opportunities. * Own the full sales cycle from prospecting and qualification to negotiation and closing. * Develop and execute land-and-expand strategies within existing accounts to maximize long-term revenue growth. * Build trusted relationships with technical and business stakeholders across SMB and enterprise customers. * Work closely with Solutions Engineering, Marketing and Product teams to support customer success and pipeline generation. * Identify market opportunities and contribute to regional go-to-market strategies. * Maintain accurate pipeline forecasting and CRM hygiene. * Represent the company at customer meetings, industry events, and regional conferences when needed. THIS IS THE PERFECT JOB FOR SOMEONE WHO HAS * 3 to 5 years of experience in a similar hybrid sales role, managing both hunting and farming responsibilities, within software or SaaS environments. * A proven track record of consistently achieving or exceeding revenue targets, including annual quotas of at least >1M SGD. * Strong experience with land-and-expand sales motions and growing existing accounts. * Experience selling into both SMB and enterprise environments. * Exposure to banking, financial services, insurance (FSI), and fintech customers. * Experience within the cybersecurity industry is a strong plus. * Experience working across the Singaporean, Indonesian and Malaysian markets. * Strong commercial acumen and the ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments. * Comfortable selling technical solutions to both business, technical and C-level audiences. * Excellent communication and relationship-building skills. * Excellent English communication skills, both written and spoken. * Additional language skills in Mandarin/Chinese and/or Malay are considered a strong plus. * Singaporean citizenship or permanent residency in Singapore. * Open to being in the office 5 days a week, at least for the first year.  BONUS POINTS IF YOU * Have experience working in high-growth SaaS or cybersecurity companies. * Have experience working in international or regional APAC sales environments. WHAT GUARDSQUARE OFFERS YOU * A full-time role with a competitive salary package and performance-based incentives. * The opportunity to play a key role in establishing and growing Guardsquare's Singapore office, while building on an already successful and fast-growing business across the APAC region. * The chance to make a tangible impact by helping shape our commercial presence, build lasting customer relationships, and accelerate growth in one of the world's most dynamic technology markets. * The tools, autonomy, and flexibility to succeed, with plenty of opportunities to develop both professionally and personally. * An international environment where you'll collaborate with talented, motivated colleagues from a wide range of cultures and backgrounds across Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific. At Guardsquare, we take pride in being a diverse and multicultural company with team members representing numerous nationalities. We value different perspectives and opinions throughout the business which has contributed to our being the market leader in mobile application security.  You will be part of a dynamic team that strives for excellence and focuses on continuous education and enhancement in skills. We encourage & empower our trusted colleagues to share their opinions, actively collaborate, and continue to learn and grow.   So, what are you waiting for? Join us!  You can apply for this opportunity by filling out the application form below!    ABOUT GUARDSQUARE Guardsquare offers the most complete approach to mobile application security on the market, delivering the highest level of protection, with ease. Guardsquare integrates seamlessly across the full development cycle, from mobile app security testing and code hardening to real-time threat detection and API security. Guardsquare provides enhanced mobile application security across the entire development process. More than 1,000 customers worldwide across all major industries rely on Guardsquare to help them identify security risks and protect their mobile applications and SDKs against reverse engineering and tampering in the ever-evolving threat landscape. Guardsquare is based in Leuven (Belgium) with offices in Ghent (Belgium), Boston (USA) and Munich (Germany).

Stripe

WHO WE ARE ABOUT STRIPE Stripe is a financial infrastructure platform for businesses. Millions of companies—from the world’s largest enterprises to the most ambitious startups—use Stripe to accept payments, grow their revenue, and accelerate new business opportunities. Our mission is to increase the GDP of the internet, and we have a staggering amount of work ahead. That means you have an unprecedented opportunity to put the global economy within everyone’s reach while doing the most important work of your career. ABOUT THE TEAM Our Asia-Pacific Marketing team’s mission is to engage priority audiences through impactful and relevant marketing campaigns and events, driving awareness, growth, and adoption of Stripe’s solutions. The Executive Marketing role is closely aligned with sales, collaborating with the GTM organization, including Sales and Partnerships. This role spans all customer segment executives (especially focused on must-win, strategic enterprise and Digital Native Start-Up organisations. As a marketing leadership position for APAC, it offers a significant opportunity to build and impact the Executive relationships in the region. WHAT YOU'LL DO In the APAC region, an Executive Marketing Leader for an enterprise like Stripe acts as a high-touch bridge between the company’s senior leadership and its most strategic users. The focus of this role is to position Stripe’s regional executives as thought leaders, increasing visibility and credibility in line with Stripe’s mission to grow the GDP of the internet. Ultimately, this role converts C-suite engagement into deep relationships and partnerships and measurable business outcomes, including brand consideration, strategic deal acceleration, and pipeline growth..  RESPONSIBILITIES * Executive Engagement Strategy: * Design regional frameworks for Executive Account-Based Marketing (ABM) that target high-value "in-market" accounts and active buying groups * Craft tailored engagement plans for Senior enterprise executives, startups and ecosystem stakeholders to reinforce Stripe as the leader in Financial Infrastructure  and enterprise-ready organization to support all business models * Managing Executive Hospitality & Events: * Oversee end-to-end execution of executive events, ranging from private executive dinners to the executive engagements (one to one meetings)  in large-scale conferences like Stripe Tour event platforms * Ensure events are not just "gatherings" but strategic experiences designed to drive deeper account engagement and foster long-term client CxO level relationships * Leading Executive Programs for Corporate Events: * Define event objectives, success metrics, and scope for major executive programs including Stripe Sessions and Tours and Customer Advisory boards * Lead cross-functional workstreams (Sales, Product, Leadership) to produce executive engagement user-centric approaches that showcase newly updated solutions and market trends * Executive Thought Leadership & Social Media: * Devise strategies to build an authentic, authoritative presence for senior Stripe leaders  (APAC CRO) on channels like LinkedIn,by partnering with Communications teams, focusing on value-driven education rather than self-promotion * Utilize diverse formats—Partnering closely with Comms to increase APAC Stripe executive touch points via podcasts, articles, and short-form videos—to demonstrate industry insights and build organizational credibility * Strategic Event Identification & Participation: * Identify high-trust, high-value "niche" executive communities and industry circles for senior leaders to join and increase Stripe’s connection to shaping the financial infrastructure landscape in the region * Executive Engagement ROI & Pipeline Influence: * Take a data-driven view to measure the success of executive programs, using metrics like Net Promoter Score (NPS) and marketing-attributed pipeline growth * Accelerate deal cycles by using first-party engagement data to refine executive programs and identify "ready-for-conversation" participants * Building Partnerships & Relationships: * Serve as the key regional point of contact for senior management, senior leaders, and high-impact B2B users WHO YOU ARE We’re looking for someone who meets the minimum requirements to be considered for the role. If you meet these requirements, you are encouraged to apply. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS * Key Competencies for APAC * Deep Regional Expertise: Mastery of cultural nuances across hubs like Singapore, Tokyo, China and Australia * Commercial Mindset: Strong partnership with regional sales teams to align executive marketing programs directly with account aspirations * Cross-Functional Influence: Ability to navigate complex global structures and influence stakeholders across Sales, Product, and Communications * Experience in interacting and engaging senior leadership inside customer and partner accounts * 8+ years of relevant B2B marketing experience leading an Executive marketing function across multiple customer segments, including specific experience in executive content, event management, partnership marketing, and high -touch executive programs * Proven track record in defining and executing Executive marketing strategies that achieve funnel metrics and KPIs * Strong written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to convey complex topics simply * Demonstrated leadership and collaboration skills across functions * Strong experience partnering with Sales teams on joint planning, execution with key account executives * Proven track record as an Asia Pacific leader, collaborating with global marketing teams to drive strategic connections through executive programs and partnerships * Understanding and/or experience with CRM, account-based marketing, and event and sponsorship marketing tactics and technology * AI user proficiency  PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS * A startup mentality with a bias to action and the ability to flex in a fast-paced industry and work environment * Experience marketing fintech, cloud services, and/or software solutions  * Superb organization and project management skills and the capacity to manage multiple complex projects at once * Excellent analytical skills and the ability to craft actionable insights from complex data * Resourceful, creative and dedicated to achieving operational and creative excellence * Experience delivering tailored marketing content and experiences for customer segments spanning from early stage startups to the largest enterprise companies * Understanding of the payments, financial technology, and/or ecommerce industries and partner ecosystems * Demonstrated success delivering executive marketing programs with and through consulting and technology partners

Techary

Techary redefines the way customers procure, implement, and support their organisations' technology, providing an innovative alternative to the traditional Managed Service Provider (MSP) / Value-Added Reseller (VAR) approach.  Our concept, “Technology, done differently”, embodies our belief that the way our customers consume and utilize technology should innovate at the same pace as the technology itself. Our customers range from small start-ups to global enterprises. From designing, deploying and managing infrastructure stacks within low-latency financial trading environments, to relocating the headquarters of a global fintech firm, our operations span multiple markets, industries and geographies. Techary have helped customers scale their operations globally, gain an advantage in financial markets, enabled mission-critical projects and, most importantly, implemented technology that delivers alpha-accelerating business transformation.   THE ROLE   We are looking for an ambitious and entrepreneurial Sales Manager to establish and grow Techary's presence in Singapore. As our first sales hire in the region, you will be responsible for developing new business opportunities, building strategic customer relationships, and creating a sustainable sales pipeline from the ground up. This is a hands-on role that combines individual sales responsibility with future leadership opportunities. You will work closely with senior leadership, technical specialists, and vendor partners to drive revenue growth, establish Techary's market presence, and build a high-performing sales team as the business scales. Success in this role comes from a proactive approach to business development, strong commercial acumen, the ability to navigate complex enterprise sales cycles, and a passion for building and leading successful teams.   DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES    * Act as Techary's primary sales representative in Singapore, developing and executing the local go-to-market strategy. * Identify, prospect, and secure new enterprise customers across target industries. * Build and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified opportunities through outbound activity, networking, referrals, and partner relationships. * Develop long-term strategic relationships with key customer stakeholders and decision-makers. * Drive revenue growth by identifying customer challenges and aligning Techary's solutions to business outcomes. * Own and deliver against individual sales targets and regional growth objectives. * Lead and coordinate complex enterprise sales cycles involving multiple stakeholders, technical teams, and vendor partners. * Collaborate closely with internal technical specialists and external vendor partners to develop winning customer solutions. * Represent Techary at customer meetings, industry events, networking opportunities, and partner engagements. * Maintain accurate pipeline management, forecasting, and sales reporting through Salesforce. * Provide market intelligence, customer feedback, and competitive insights to support business strategy. * Recruit, mentor, and develop future sales team members as the Singapore business grows. * Establish scalable sales processes, best practices, and operational discipline to support regional expansion.   ESSENTIAL SKILLS   REQUIRED:   * 5+ years' experience in B2B technology sales, with a strong focus on new business development. * Proven track record of consistently achieving or exceeding sales targets. * Experience building and managing customer relationships from initial engagement through to long-term account growth. * Strong hunter mentality with the ability to generate opportunities independently. * Experience managing complex enterprise sales cycles and high-value opportunities. * Commercially astute with strong negotiation and closing skills. * Excellent relationship-building skills with the ability to engage senior stakeholders and decision-makers. * Strong understanding of IT solutions including infrastructure, cloud, networking, cybersecurity, software, and managed services. * Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills. * Highly self-motivated, entrepreneurial, and comfortable operating in a startup or scale-up environment. * Experience using CRM platforms such as Salesforce.   DESIRABLE:   * Previous experience launching or growing a new territory, business unit, or market. * Experience recruiting, mentoring, or managing sales professionals. * Existing network within the Singapore technology ecosystem. * Experience working with major technology vendors and channel partners. * Knowledge of the Singapore enterprise and mid-market IT landscape.   BENEFITS   At Techary, we embrace a family culture and believe in working as a team to overcome any challenge we face. Employee benefits include:   * Birthday as an additional days leave * 22 paid Vacation days * Healthcare insurance * Learning & Development courses paid (Microsoft, Cisco etc)   EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES & DIVERSITY POLICY Techary is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals are able to make the best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment and in which all decisions are based on merit. Full details of Techary’s Equal Opportunity Policy are available upon request.