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Account Executive – SLED
Location
Texas
Posted
94 days ago
Salary
$80K - $100K / year
Seniority
Junior
Job Description
Account Executive – SLED
Apollo Information Systems
• Partner with Sales Manager to expand Texas SLED accounts from prospecting and discovery through proposal, negotiation, and close • Execute on a territory business plan that identifies target accounts, key opportunities, and a clear path to meeting or exceeding quota • Drive new business development through outbound prospecting, networking, industry events, partner relationships, and referrals • Engage with state agencies, municipalities, school districts, and higher education institutions to uncover cybersecurity needs and align Apollo solutions accordingly • Build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with key stakeholders, including CISOs, CIOs, IT Directors, and procurement officers • Collaborate with the Sales Manager to align on territory strategy, pipeline reviews, forecasting, and go-to-market priorities • Work cross-functionally with technical, service delivery, and marketing teams to develop tailored proposals and solutions for SLED clients • Navigate public sector procurement processes, including RFPs, cooperative purchasing vehicles, and state contracts, to remove barriers and accelerate deal velocity • Identify and develop contracting vehicles (e.g., DIR, TIPS, NCPA) that enable scalable, repeatable sales across the Texas SLED market • Manage and grow an active pipeline in CRM, maintaining accurate opportunity data, activity logs, and forecasts • Identify upsell and cross-sell opportunities within existing accounts to expand Apollo's footprint and deepen client relationships • Provide market intelligence and client feedback to internal teams to inform product development and service offerings • Represent Apollo at relevant industry conferences, government forums, and association events across Texas
Job Requirements
- Demonstrated success selling cybersecurity solutions: MSSP, MDR, SOC-as-a-Service, or security product/VAR experience strongly preferred
- Familiarity with Texas public sector procurement processes, such as DIR contracts, cooperative purchasing vehicles, etc.
- Proven track record of consistently meeting or exceeding quota in a hunter/business development role
- Experience selling to and navigating complex organizations with multiple stakeholders and long sales cycles
- Strong command of consultative and solution-based selling methodologies (e.g., MEDDIC, Challenger, or similar)
- Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
- Self-starter mentality with the ability to manage a territory independently
- Existing relationships with Texas state agencies, municipalities, or school districts/higher education institutions preferred
- Experience working with or for an MSSP or cybersecurity VAR preferred
- Familiarity with security frameworks relevant to the public sector (NIST, CMMC, TX-RAMP, etc.) preferred
- Prior experience using Salesforce or similar CRM platforms preferred.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, the company covers 100% of employee premiums and 90% of dependent premiums on base plans
- Unlimited PTO, 7 paid sick days, and 11 paid holidays
- 401(k) with 4% company match after 90 days, immediately vested
- Company‑paid life insurance at 1x annual salary
- Company‑paid Short‑Term Disability (STD) and Long‑Term Disability (LTD) coverage
- $125 monthly home‑office tech stipend for internet, equipment, and other technology needs
- Amazing colleagues, a collaborative environment, and a supportive, growth‑focused culture
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