Senior Account Executive, Federal Defense and Intelligence

1 мес. назад

USASeniorRemote

salesforcecrm

Sales role responsible for full sales cycle focusing on Defense and Intelligence customers in the US.

Требования

10+ years of direct public sector sales experience in the U.S. Defense and Intelligence communities, with a proven track record of closing $5M+ annual quotas.
Deep knowledge of federal procurement cycles and decision-making processes, how to work with resellers, VARs and distributors.
Established network in the D.C. metro area, including federal agencies, prime contractors, and industry associations (e.g., AFCEA, AUSA).
Experience selling SaaS, AI/ML, or enterprise software solutions to government clients.
High tolerance for ambiguity, you are both a strategist and a hands-on operator capable of building a market from the ground up
Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple internal and external stakeholders across fast-moving deals
Creativity and strong technical acumen to structure unique, mutually beneficial partnerships
Excellent communication skills, you listen deeply, understand what matters to senior decision-makers, and confidently present to both technical and non-technical audiences
Must be based in Washington, D.C., Maryland, or Virginia with willingness to travel (25-35%).
is committed to fair and transparent pay practices. The salary range listed for this role reflects the expected base compensation. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level, job-related knowledge, skills, education, and experience.
For candidates in the US, the Compensation Range is: $230,000 – $430,000 [USD] The figure above represents On-Target Earnings (OTE). Actual OTE will depend on individual performance.

Условия

A weekly lunch stipend of $75/£75 or equivalent in your local currency for lunch.
Full health and dental benefits, including a separate budget for mental health.
RRSP matching, 401K, Pension Scheme.
100% Parental Leave top-up for up to 6 months, for either parent.
Annual enrichment benefits: Arts & culture, fitness/wellness, quality time, and a workspace improvement credit. Education & learning stipend for conferences, courses, and coaching.
6 weeks of paid vacation (30 working days!)
Budget for traveling to other offices if you are remote, plus an annual company offsite.

Другое

is the leading security-first enterprise AI company. We build cutting-edge foundation AI models and end-to-end products that are designed to solve real-world business problems.
We’re training and deploying frontier models for enterprises who are building AI systems. We believe that our work is instrumental to the widespread adoption of AI and we are looking for folks that want to be part of that.
We obsess over what we build. Each one of us is responsible for contributing to increasing the capabilities of our models and the value they drive for our customers. is a team of researchers, engineers, designers, and more, who are all passionate about their craft.
We are a global technology company co-headquartered in Toronto and San Francisco, with key offices in London, New York City, Montreal, Seoul, Germany and Paris. Join us!
As a Senior Account Executive at you will have ownership of the full sales cycle - from identifying leads to closing deals, with Defense and Intelligence customers in the United States.
In this role you will be focussed on business development activity within the Department of War, including Combatant Commands and some elements of the broader national security community.
We’re looking for an approachable and compelling communicator who loves working with operators and analysts to uncover their needs and feels comfortable developing tailored value propositions around how ’s platform can help them drive mission outcomes. You’ll lay the foundation for ’s growth by owning your territory and collaborating with teammates across Customer Success, Sales Development, Marketing, and Sales Engineering. You’ll be the voice of the field and help our Product and Engineering teams prioritize the roadmap with customer-centric care. In this highly self-directed role, you will thrive in a quickly evolving environment.
As a Senior Account Executive, you will :
Drive net-new customer acquisition through targeted outbound activity, senior leader engagement, and relationship building across US Federal Defense and Intelligence organizations.
Develop and execute a sales plan for the U.S. Department of War, Combatant Commands and other departments in national security.
Act as a trusted advisor and thought partner to national security professionals and prospects by understanding their goals and shaping AI solutions that deliver measurable value
Work closely with channel partners, particularly Distributors and VARs as well as major system integrators to scale outreach, accelerate adoption, and maximize customer success
Leverage senior-level relationships with executives and government decision-makers to drive strategic opportunities and long-term partnerships
Collaborate with Product and Engineering teams on strategic efforts to deliver enterprise and public-sector solutions
Partner with SDRs and Marketing to drive top-of-funnel activity and overall territory growth
Own the full sales cycle; including discovery, technical and business validation, proof-of-concept, procurement, and deal close within a team-selling environment
is remote-friendly. We have offices in Toronto, San Francisco, New York City, London, Paris, Montreal, and more coming soon.
For those in the office: a daily lunch program, plenty of snacks, and regular community and social events.
For those not near an office: a co-working benefit so you can work alongside others in your city.
Everyone receives a $500 home office stipend to set up your workspace properly.
If any of the above doesn’t line up exactly with your experience, we still encourage you to apply.
We strive to create an inclusive work environment for all; we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to providing equal opportunities. Should you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please submit an Accommodations Request Form , and we will work together to meet your needs.
We may use AI-enabled tools to screen and assess applicants against the criteria for this position. This helps our recruiters identify potentially qualified candidates, but it doesn't limit the applications our recruiters may review or consider.
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