Smartsheet

Enterprise Account Executive - State/Local Government

Smartsheet$97K — $192K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of full cycle sales experience in technology, preferably SaaS
  • Experience selling to State and Local Government agencies
  • Proven track record in maintaining B2B customer relationships
  • Strong prospecting and territory management skills
  • Ability to research accounts for up-sell and multi-thread opportunities
  • Data-driven sales approach and ability to work under pressure
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Navigate complex government procurement processes
  • Respond to RFPs and RFQs
  • Develop relationships with key government decision-makers
  • Tailor sales presentations to meet government agency needs
  • Exceed sales quotas for software and services
  • Identify and pursue new business opportunities in existing customer accounts
  • Collaborate with internal teams to drive sales and manage customer lifecycle

Benefits

  • Employer subsidized medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401k Match for retirement savings
  • Monthly productivity stipend
  • Flexible Time Away Program with Sick Time Off
  • Life insurance and disability coverage
  • 12 paid holidays annually
  • Up to 24 weeks of Parental Leave
  • Personal paid Volunteer Day
  • Opportunities for professional development via online courses
  • Company Funded Perks including discounts and personal Smartsheet account
  • Teleworking options available
Full Job Description
Smartsheet is seeking an experienced sales professional to join our team as an Enterprise Account Executive. You will have a history of performance in quota attainment and developing customer accounts within the State / Local Government sector.

This role will cover Washington (WA), Oregon (OR), Idaho (ID), Montana (MT), Wyoming (WY), North Dakota (ND) and South Dakota (SD)and requires you to be in market. You will report directly to our Regional Director, Enterprise - SLED.

You Will:
  • Navigate complex government procurement processes and cycles
  • Understand and respond to Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Requests for Quotes (RFQs)
  • Develop relationships with key decision-makers in State and Local Government agencies
  • Stay up-to-date on government regulations and compliance requirements related to software procurement
  • Tailor sales presentations and proposals to address the specific needs and challenges of State and Local Government
  • Exceed software and services sales quotas
  • Execute a solution-based sales process encompassing multiple groups within accounts with 2k-10k employees
  • Develop and prospect new business opportunities within existing customers by analyzing and proactively targeting high-value needs across multiple departments and agencies
  • Leverage existing relationships to expand Smartsheet's footprint into other departments within the agencies and drive revenue or growth during renewals
  • Articulate and demonstrate Smartsheet's unique organizational solutions and functional value
  • Build executive awareness, sales pipeline and bookings growth within your territory
  • Facilitate and manage the partnerships with Sales Engineers, Solutions Consultants, Sales Development and Customer Success teams to manage full sales cycle and close business
  • Develop tailored proposals based on customers desired outcomes
  • Use sales enablement tools to identify business need and personalize approach as to how Smartsheet can add value to the customer's business
  • Track and utilize key metrics in order to effectively forecast sales pipeline and sales activity using our CRM platform
  • Work with multiple functional departments and roles to manage customer life cycle from pre-sale to renewal

You Have:
  • 7+ years of years of full cycle sales experience (prospecting to close) in a technology oriented field. SaaS is highly preferred but not required.
  • Ideal candidate will be based in Washington or Oregon
  • Experience selling to State and Local Government agencies
  • Experience maintaining customer relationships and maintaining relationships in a B2B environment
  • Experience prospecting and managing a designated territory to maximize revenue growth
  • The ability to research accounts to uncover opportunities for up-sell within existing plans, and multi-thread opportunities across the organization
  • A data-driven sales approach that informs your process and guidance to customers
  • The ability to work effectively under pressure; with a strong work ethic while being self-directed and resourceful
  • Strong relationship management skills and the ability to manage strategic interactions with senior level management
  • Familiarity of CRM software packages and proficiency with Google Suite
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills


Current US Perks & Benefits:
  • Employer subsidized medical/vision and dental coverage for full-time employees
  • 401k Match to help you save for your future (50% of your contribution up to the first 6% of your eligible pay)
  • Monthly stipend to support your work and productivity
  • Flexible Time Away Program, plus Sick Time Off
  • US employees are automatically covered under Smartsheet-sponsored life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability plans
  • US employees receive 12 paid holidays per year
  • Up to 24 weeks of Parental Leave
  • Personal paid Volunteer Day to support our community
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development including access to Udemy online courses
  • Company Funded Perks, including a counseling membership, local retail discounts, and your own personal Smartsheet account
  • Teleworking options from any registered location in the U.S. (role specific)

Smartsheet provides a competitive base salary range for roles that may be hired in different geographic areas we are licensed to operate our business from. Actual compensation is determined by several factors including, but not limited to, level of professional, educational experience, skills, and specific candidate location. In addition, this role will be eligible for a market competitive incentive opportunity.

US Base Salary Pay Range

$97,500-$192,500 USD

About Smartsheet

Smartsheet is a software as a service (SaaS) company that provides businesses with collaboration and work management tools. The company's platform allows teams to manage and automate workflows, projects, and processes. Smartsheet's software is used by over 90% of the Fortune 100 companies and has over 15 million registered users. The company was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Bellevue, Washington.
Learn more about Smartsheet
Size
2,539 employees
Market Cap
$4.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$114.4 million
Founded
2005
5 Year Trend
+52.4%
Revenue
$354.1 million
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