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Strategic Account Executive – Federal Systems Integrators
Location
United States
Posted
4 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Lead
Job Description
Strategic Account Executive – Federal Systems Integrators
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• Drive revenue growth across a named territory of large FSI accounts • Lead complex, multi-threaded sales cycles • Build executive relationships and cultivate day-to-day champions • Quantify value with clear ROI cases • Partner closely with Field Engineering and AI Deployment team
Job Requirements
- 7+ years of closing experience in FSI or Federal technology sales
- Consistent track record of landing new logos, expanding strategic accounts, and exceeding quota through self-sourced pipeline generation
- Analytical approach to understanding customer needs
- Excellent communicator who can build trust across all levels of an organization
- Currently hold a security clearance, or are eligible and willing to obtain one
Benefits
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development opportunities
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