Senior Majors Account Executive, New York · Cloudflare

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 15:42:28 GMT
Sales

Cloudflare · Hybrid · hybrid

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.

We protect and accelerate 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.

Available Location:

New York, New York

About the Role

We are seeking an exceptionally accomplished and visionary Majors Account Executive to join our Enterprise/Field Sales team. In this expert-level role, you will be the driving force behind Cloudflare's most strategic customer engagements, leading the charge in securing and expanding critical platform sales within focused accounts.

The ideal candidate possesses unparalleled sales leadership, a profound grasp of enterprise architecture across all four pillars (business, data, applications, technology), and the ability to articulate how Cloudflare seamlessly integrates into modern cloud operating models.

As a Majors Account Executive, you will demonstrate the highest level of sales proficiency, ensuring highly accurate forecasting, strategic pipeline management, and consistently exceeding attainment targets.

You will be a recognized subject matter expert, providing in-depth education to customers and partners alike on Cloudflare’s extensive product ecosystem and its place within the broader security landscape.

This role demands the ability to apply executive sponsorship programs, actively engaging with CIOs, CISOs, and CTOs, and leading virtual teams that include VPs and SVPs to navigate and close complex, transformative opportunities.

You will shape our customers' digital transformation journeys, identifying opportunities within broader market trends and positioning Cloudflare as their indispensable strategic partner.

What You'll Do

Executive-Level Strategic Revenue Leadership

Own and execute the most critical territory and account plans, consistently exceeding multi-million dollar sales targets and annual quotas by architecting and closing large-scale platform sales within highly focused, strategic accounts.

Precision Forecasting & Pipeline Mastery

Lead with unparalleled accuracy in forecasting and demonstrate complete mastery of proactive pipeline management. Provide visionary insights and strategic guidance that shapes the direction of the sales organization.

Enterprise Architecture & Business Model Expertise

Exhibit an expert-level understanding of customer Enterprise Architecture across all four pillars (business, data, applications, technology), seamlessly mapping these to customer business models. Articulate precisely how Cloudflare fits into and optimizes a modern cloud operating model.

C-Suite Engagement & Executive Sponsorship

Lead and orchestrate complex customer engagements across numerous business units simultaneously, connecting the dots to solidify platform sales. Actively apply and manage executive sponsorship programs, ensuring direct engagement and influence with CIOs, CISOs, and CTOs.

Cross-Functional Leadership & Influence

Drive and lead highly complex virtual teams that include Product Managers, VPs, and SVPs to manage and close the most strategic customer opportunities. Proactively identify and resolve organizational roadblocks, leveraging company-wide learnings to ensure the most efficient delivery.

Digital Transformation Visionary

Serve as Cloudflare's leading voice on digital transformation, engaging deeply with customers on their key drivers for change (e.g., new offering development, customer capabilities). Expertly spot and seize opportunities for Cloudflare within broader market trends that influence these critical decisions.

Organizational Communication & Feedback

Connect themes from across departments and global locations to craft critical, crystal-clear messaging. Review performance and output across multiple organizations, providing feedback and solutions to enhance the entire organization’s performance. Deliver challenging news within a constructive learning context.

Long-Term Strategic Impact

Consistently articulate how decisions will impact Cloudflare years into the future, willing to trade short-term gains for significant long-term organizational benefit. Build trust by openly sharing learnings and modeling Cloudflare's highest expectations and standards.

Define Goals & Drive Efficiency

Play a key role in defining team goals and metrics each quarter, rigorously reviewing results. Deeply understand interdependencies within and across teams, proactively addressing roadblocks to achieve results with maximum efficiency.

Company-Wide Innovation & Problem Solving

Consistently and proactively address internal and external needs, driving urgency across the department and company to offer solutions that optimize efficiency. Constructively and humbly challenge the status quo to drive positive change and innovation company-wide, leveraging new insights for continuous iteration.

Inclusive Leadership & Future-Proofing

Serve as an exemplary leader, consistently bringing in diverse perspectives to not only address today's needs but also anticipate and solve future problems, contributing significantly to the greater good of Cloudflare.

Examples of Desirable Skills, Knowledge, and Experience

10+ years of expert-level experience selling complex, multi-million dollar technology solutions in a B2B enterprise model, with an irrefutable track record of consistently exceeding quota and closing transformative platform deals.

Unparalleled in-depth knowledge of Cloudflare's entire product suite and the broader security landscape, coupled with the ability to educate both customers and partners at an expert level.

Mastery in understanding Customer Enterprise Architecture (Business, Data, Applications, Technology) and adept at mapping Cloudflare solutions to complex business models and modern cloud operating environments.

Proven ability to apply and manage executive sponsorship programs, with extensive experience engaging directly and influencing CIOs, CISOs, and CTOs.

Demonstrated success in leading and orchestrating virtual teams comprising VPs and SVPs to manage and close the most strategic customer opportunities.

Recognized authority on digital transformation, with a deep understanding of market trends and the ability to strategically position Cloudflare as a critical partner in driving customer innovation.

Exceptional strategic communication, negotiation, and presentation skills, capable of delivering impactful messaging to the highest levels of customer and internal leadership.

A visionary leader who consistently articulates a compelling vision for the future and inspires others to work towards a common goal.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex data and develop creative solutions to drive business growth.

Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with customers, partners, and internal stakeholders.

Strong business acumen, with a deep understanding of the sales process and the ability to develop and execute effective sales strategies.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.

Strong technical skills, with a deep understanding of Cloudflare's products and services and the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Experience working in a cloud-based environment and a deep understanding of cloud computing technologies and trends.

Strong knowledge of industry trends and developments, with the ability to stay up-to-date on the latest advancements in cloud computing and cybersecurity.

Experience working with cloud-based sales tools and platforms, such as Salesforce and HubSpot.

Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.

Experience working in a matrixed organization and a deep understanding of how to navigate complex organizational structures.

Strong networking skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and decision-makers.

Experience working in a global organization and a deep understanding of cultural differences and nuances.

Strong language skills, with the ability to communicate effectively in multiple languages.

Experience working in a startup environment and a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities that come with working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial setting.