Account Executive - Federal Government

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This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for an Account Executive - Federal Government based in the United States.

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This is an opportunity for a seasoned enterprise sales professional to drive new business growth across the U.S. Federal Government market. You will identify, develop, and close strategic opportunities with civilian, defense, intelligence, and independent federal agencies. The role focuses on helping government organizations modernize information management, strengthen governance and compliance, automate workflows, and leverage AI-powered solutions to improve operational efficiency. You will build relationships with senior government decision-makers and strategic partners while navigating complex procurement processes and lengthy enterprise sales cycles. Working independently, you will develop federal account strategies, establish a strong sales pipeline, and lead opportunities from initial prospecting through contract award. This role is ideal for a strategic, results-driven sales leader who understands the federal technology landscape and thrives on creating new market opportunities.

Drive net-new business acquisition across assigned U.S. Federal Government agencies, developing opportunities and expanding market presence.
Develop and execute strategic federal account plans aligned with agency priorities, modernization initiatives, and technology investment objectives.
Build and maintain relationships with senior government executives, program leaders, records management professionals, contracting officers, and IT decision-makers.
Navigate federal procurement processes, acquisition vehicles, contracting requirements, and complex purchasing cycles to advance opportunities.
Collaborate with federal systems integrators, resellers, channel partners, and strategic alliances to expand market reach and increase sales penetration.
Position AI-powered document management, information governance, records management, knowledge management, and workflow automation solutions around agency needs and measurable business outcomes.
Lead complex enterprise sales opportunities throughout the entire sales lifecycle, from prospecting and qualification to negotiations and contract award.
Maintain accurate sales forecasts, disciplined pipeline management, and strategic opportunity tracking.
Build and sustain a healthy federal sales pipeline capable of exceeding annual quota expectations.
Represent the organization at federal industry events, government technology conferences, and partner functions to develop relationships and generate new opportunities.
Work cross-functionally with sales engineers, business development representatives, professional services, customer success, product management, and marketing to deliver compelling solutions and support successful sales outcomes.

Requirements

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At least 10 years of enterprise software sales experience.
Several years of direct sales experience within U.S. Federal Government agencies.
Strong understanding of federal procurement environments, acquisition processes, contracting structures, and government technology purchasing practices.
Existing relationships within civilian, defense, intelligence, or independent federal agencies are preferred.
Demonstrated success selling complex SaaS, information management, cybersecurity, governance, or enterprise platform solutions.
A proven track record of exceeding sales quotas in a net-new business development or hunter role.
Experience working with federal systems integrators, channel partners, resellers, and strategic alliance organizations.
Strong strategic account planning, prospecting, opportunity management, and pipeline development skills.
Executive presence and the ability to communicate business value effectively to senior government stakeholders and diverse decision-making groups.
Ability to navigate long, complex sales cycles and build consensus across multiple stakeholders.
Self-motivation, persistence, sound judgment, and the ability to work independently while coordinating effectively with cross-functional teams.
Strong relationship-building and consultative selling skills, with the ability to establish credibility and act as a trusted advisor to prospective customers.