Figma

Account Executive, Federal - Civilian

Figma$165K — $190K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of enterprise software or SaaS sales experience, particularly in Federal Civilian agencies
  • Proven track record of driving revenue in strategic Enterprise accounts with 5,000+ FTEs
  • Strong knowledge of Federal Civilian agency missions and organizational structures
  • Experience in navigating complex federal procurement and acquisition processes
  • A disciplined, value-based sales approach connecting technology to customer business outcomes

Responsibilities

  • Execute a territory strategy for Federal Civilian agencies to drive pipeline and achieve revenue goals
  • Develop relationships with mission owners and key stakeholders for broader agency deployment
  • Utilize value-selling techniques to align Figma's offerings with agency missions and business challenges
  • Create and implement account plans that align with agency priorities and funding sources
  • Navigate multi-stakeholder sales cycles, building executive sponsorship across various levels
  • Engage with customers in their planning phases to influence acquisition strategies
  • Formulate account strategies using governmental contracting vehicles to advance opportunities

Benefits

  • Equity participation and competitive benefits package
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage
  • Retirement benefits with company contributions
  • Paid parental and family planning leave
  • Comprehensive mental health and wellness programs
  • Flexible paid time off and sick leave policies
  • Cell phone and home internet reimbursements
  • Lifestyle spending accounts and recharge days offered
Full Job Description
We are looking for an Account Executive, Federal - Civilian who will play a critical role in growing Figma's business across the U.S. Federal Government. You will own and develop strategic relationships across Federal Civilian agencies, helping customers understand how Figma's product suite can support their mission, modernize how teams work together, and drive transformation at scale. You will be responsible for developing and executing strategic account plans, building relationships with senior decision-makers and mission owners, navigating complex federal acquisition processes, and creating opportunities for enterprise-wide adoption. This is an opportunity to help shape Figma's Federal Civilian business while accelerating your career, learning from leading sellers in the industry, and building an incredible network of cross-functional partners at Figma. This role is available remotely in the Washington, DC Metro Area. What you'll do at Figma: • Own and execute a territory strategy across a portfolio of strategic Federal Civilian agencies, building pipeline and consistently meeting or exceeding quarterly and annual revenue targets • Develop and strengthen relationships across mission owners, program offices, contracting officers, IO/OCIO organizations, acquisition teams, and executive leadership at Federal Civilian agencies to identify paths to broader agency-wide deployment • Apply effective discovery and value-selling techniques to understand agency missions, strategic priorities, and business challenges and connect them to measurable outcomes with Figma • Build and execute account plans that map agency priorities, stakeholders, programs, funding sources, acquisition paths, partners, and opportunities for long-term growth • Build executive sponsorship and navigate complex, multi-stakeholder sales cycles by effectively multi-threading across technical, business, acquisition, and executive audiences • Engage customers early in their planning and acquisition processes to understand and share requirements, influence acquisition strategies, and position Figma for long-term success • Develop account-specific strategies around GWACs, IDIQs, BPAs, task orders, and other relevant federal contracting vehicles to advance complex opportunities • Co-create with cross-functional teams and the federal partner ecosystem to position Figma, progress complex opportunities, protect and expand existing business, and ensure long-term customer success We'd love to hear from you if you have: • 7+ years of enterprise software or SaaS sales experience, with significant experience selling into Federal Civilian agencies and a strong track record of meeting or exceeding revenue targets • Experience owning strategic Enterprise accounts (5,000+ FTEs), consistently generating net-new pipeline, and closing complex, multi-stakeholder sales cycles of six months or longer • Deep understanding of Federal Civilian agency missions, organizational structures, technology priorities, and buying processes • Experience navigating complex federal procurement and acquisition processes, with an understanding of agency budget cycles, appropriations, program funding, procurement timelines, and federal fiscal year dynamics • Demonstrated ability to build executive relationships, navigate complex organizational structures, and apply a disciplined, value-based sales methodology that connects technology solutions to customer mission and business outcomes While it's not required, it's an added plus if you also have: • Experience selling enterprise technology solutions to technical audiences, including Engineering, Product, Design, IT, or digital transformation teams • Existing relationships across Federal Civilian agencies and familiarity with federal technology modernization, digital services, or collaboration initiatives • Formal training or certification in enterprise sales methodologies focused on deal qualification, discovery, and value selling At Figma, one of our values is Grow as you go. We believe in hiring smart, curious people who are excited to learn and develop their skills. If you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with the points outlined in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Pay Transparency Disclosure Job level and actual compensation will be decided based on factors including, but not limited to, individual qualifications objectively assessed during the interview process (including skills and prior relevant experience, potential impact, and scope of role), market demands, and specific work location. Figma offers equity to employees, as well as a competitive package of additional benefits, including health, dental, and vision coverage; retirement benefits with company contributions; parental leave and reproductive or family planning support; mental health and wellness benefits; and paid time off. Figma provides paid sick leave, holidays, and other leave benefits in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the requirements of the Washington Minimum Wage Act and related regulations. Exempt employees are eligible for employer-provided paid flexible PTO in addition to flexible paid sick leave. PTO is subject to manager approval. Additional benefits may include company recharge days, cell phone and home internet reimbursements, and a number of lifestyle spending accounts. Figma also offers sales incentive compensation for most sales roles and an annual bonus plan for eligible non-sales roles. All compensation and benefits are subject to applicable plan terms and may be modified by Figma at any time, consistent with applicable law. Annual Base Salary Range: $165,000-$190,000 USD

About Figma

Figma is a cloud-based design and prototyping tool for digital projects. The company was founded in 2012 by Dylan Field and Evan Wallace. Figma's software is used by designers and developers to create user interfaces, websites, and mobile applications. The company has offices in San Francisco and London.
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500 employees
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Founded
2012

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