Account Executive, Public Sector
Automattic
WorldwideFully remoteFull TimeMid Level, SeniorSales & Business Development
USD 95,000–160,000 a yearPosted 12 hours ago12h agoApply link checked 6 hours ago
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- Hiring model
- Open worldwide · the employer states no country restriction
- Work from
- Anywhere, the UAE included
Posted 12 hours ago · apply link checked 6 hours ago
About the role
Responsibilities
- Drive significant revenue growth by securing new public sector clients and expanding existing government accounts
- Establish and nurture strategic relationships with high-level government officials
- Manage transactional deals and large multimillion-dollar opportunities within government procurement processes
- Develop and execute innovative, public sector-specific sales strategies
- Maintain accurate sales forecasts and pipeline information
- Actively engage in pipeline generation and outbound prospecting
- Prepare and review complex government paperwork, including RFPs
Requirements
- 7+ years of enterprise software sales experience, preferably in SaaS or CMS
- 5+ years of SaaS sales experience selling to State and Local Government agencies
- Demonstrated ability to consistently meet or exceed sales quotas
- Strong understanding of SaaS, enterprise software, and IT landscapes
- Extensive knowledge of government procurement processes, contract vehicles, and compliance requirements
- Proficiency in writing and responding to complex RFPs
- Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
About the Company
WordPress VIP is the world’s leading enterprise content management platform. As part of Automattic, we help the world's largest companies create innovative digital experiences. We are a distributed company with over 1500 employees globally, dedicated to democratizing publishing, commerce, and messaging.
What we look for
- 7+ years enterprise software sales
- 5+ years SaaS sales to State/Local Government
- Knowledge of government procurement and RFPs
- Proven track record of meeting quotas
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