Account Executive - FSI

Data Direct Networks

$125K — $150K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7-10 years of enterprise technology sales experience in infrastructure, storage, compute, networking, cloud, AI, or data center solutions.
  • Proven track record selling into the U.S. Army or the broader Department of Defense.
  • Experience building strong relationships with government decision-makers and technical organizations.
  • Demonstrated success in driving net-new business and expanding territory.
  • Exceptional communication, negotiation, and forecasting skills.
  • Ability to navigate complex acquisition environments and manage multi-threaded enterprise sales cycles.

Responsibilities

  • Own and grow a portfolio of U.S. Army enterprise accounts.
  • Create and convert new business opportunities across Army organizations.
  • Lead complex enterprise sales cycles from prospecting to close.
  • Build trusted relationships with Army leadership and technical stakeholders.
  • Partner with solution architects to develop AI and HPC solutions aligned with mission needs.
  • Collaborate with defense contractors to drive strategic opportunities.
  • Maintain accurate pipeline management and territory planning.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with cutting-edge AI infrastructure and technologies.
  • Chance to influence Army modernization and mission-critical defense technologies.
  • Engagement with a variety of stakeholders across the defense ecosystem.
  • Supportive environment for strategic long-term account management and relationship building.
Full Job Description
The market is moving fast. AI is no longer a future initiative-it is becoming foundational to the modernization of the U.S. Army. From AI-enabled operations to high-performance computing and next-generation data infrastructure, Army organizations are investing in technologies that improve mission readiness and operational advantage. That creates a compelling opportunity for the right enterprise seller.

At DDN, you will be positioned at the intersection of:
  • AI infrastructure
  • High Performance Computing (HPC)
  • Army modernization
  • Cloud and data center transformation
  • Mission-critical defense technology

If you want to sell strategic infrastructure that supports some of the most demanding defense missions in the world, this is that opportunity.

What you will do
  • Own and grow a portfolio of U.S. Army enterprise accounts within your assigned territory
  • Create and convert net-new business opportunities across Army organizations and supporting defense ecosystems
  • Lead complex, multi-stakeholder enterprise sales cycles from prospecting through close
  • Build trusted relationships with Army leadership, program offices, technical stakeholders, acquisition organizations, and industry partners
  • Partner closely with solution architects and technical teams to develop AI, HPC, storage, and data infrastructure solutions aligned to mission requirements
  • Collaborate with channel partners, OEMs, systems integrators, and defense contractors to drive strategic opportunities
  • Maintain accurate pipeline management, forecasting, territory planning, and account strategy across long federal sales cycles


What great looks like

You are likely a strong fit if you bring:
  • 7-10 years of enterprise technology sales experience selling infrastructure, storage, compute, networking, cloud, AI, or data center solutions
  • A successful track record selling into the U.S. Army or broader Department of Defense
  • Experience building executive relationships with government decision makers, program leadership, and technical organizations
  • Demonstrated success driving net-new business, territory expansion, and strategic account growth
  • Strong communication, executive presentation, negotiation, and forecasting discipline
  • The ability to navigate complex acquisition environments and multi-threaded enterprise sales cycles


Preferred background
  • Experience selling AI infrastructure, HPC, storage, cloud, or data center solutions
  • Experience supporting Army modernization initiatives and defense technology programs
  • Familiarity with Department of Defense acquisition processes and partner ecosystems
  • 7-10 years of enterprise sales experience
  • Based in or near one of these preferred markets: Washington, DC; Northern Virginia; Huntsville, AL; Tampa; Colorado Springs; San Antonio; Raleigh; or other major defense technology hubs


Who will love this role
  • Enterprise sellers who enjoy owning strategic Army accounts and developing long-term customer relationships
  • Hunters who excel at identifying new opportunities and navigating complex defense organizations
  • Sales professionals who can translate advanced technology into mission value
  • Individuals who thrive in high-impact, technically sophisticated enterprise sales environments


Who should probably not apply
  • Candidates whose experience is primarily SMB or mid-market sales
  • Professionals focused primarily on customer success, alliances, or sales engineering rather than quota-carrying enterprise sales
  • Sellers who prefer highly transactional, short-cycle opportunities
  • Leaders who are no longer interested in personally owning strategic enterprise opportunities

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