Windstream Holdings

Government Account Executive - SLED

Windstream Holdings$70K — $95K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of outside sales experience in SLED sector
  • Deep knowledge of fiber-optic technology and telecom solutions
  • Expertise in government bidding and E-Rate funding
  • Proven ability to build relationships with public officials
  • Strong presentation skills for non-technical audiences
  • Self-motivated with effective sales cycle management skills

Responsibilities

  • Prospect and secure new telecom contracts within the SLED market
  • Manage the entire RFP/RFQ process with expertise
  • Lead outreach for K-12 education accounts to maximize E-Rate opportunities
  • Cultivate strong relationships with CIOs and other key stakeholders
  • Design customized networking solutions for clients
  • Maintain detailed sales pipeline for revenue forecasting

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Plans
  • 401K Plan
  • Health & Flexible Savings Accounts
  • Life and AD&D, Spousal Life, Child Life Insurance Plans
  • Educational Assistance Plan
Full Job Description


About this Role:

Kinetic seeks a high-caliber Government Account Executive to drive infrastructure growth and digital transformation across the public sector. In this role, you will be responsible for identifying and closing high-value fiber-optic, voice, and data networking opportunities within school districts, municipalities, and state agencies.

The Opportunity

As a Government Account Executive, you will act as a mission-critical partner to public sector leaders. You will leverage your expertise in government procurement and E-Rate funding to deliver high-capacity connectivity solutions that power essential community services and modern classrooms.

What You'll Do
  • Drive New Business: Prospect and close new fiber-optic and telecom contracts within the SLED vertical (State, Local, and Education).
  • Navigate Procurement: Expertly manage the end-to-end RFP/RFQ process and navigate complex government purchasing vehicles and contract vehicles.
  • E-Rate Mastery: Lead the strategic outreach for K-12 education accounts, maximizing opportunities through the E-Rate funding cycle.
  • Strategic Networking: Build and maintain deep-rooted relationships with CIOs, IT Directors, City Managers, and Purchasing Departments.
  • Solution Selling: Consult with clients to design bespoke networking solutions including Dedicated Internet Access (DIA), WAN/LAN, Hosted Voice, and Security.
  • Forecasting & Strategy: Maintain an accurate sales pipeline and develop territory-specific account plans to meet and exceed annual revenue targets.

What You Bring
  • Experience: 5+ years of outside sales experience, specifically within the SLED (State, Local, and Education) sector.
  • Telecom Knowledge: Deep understanding of fiber-optic technology, Ethernet, VoIP, and SD-WAN solutions.
  • Procurement Expertise: Familiarity with government bidding processes, public sector budget cycles, and the E-Rate program.
  • Relationship Driven: A proven ability to build long-term, trust-based partnerships with public officials and educational leaders.
  • Communication: Exceptional presentation skills and the ability to articulate technical value to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Self-Motivated: A hunter's mentality with the organizational skills to manage long, complex sales cycles.

Why Join Us?
  • Competitive base salary plus uncapped commission potential.
  • Comprehensive benefits package (Health, Dental, Vision, 401k).
  • Specialized support from Sales Engineering and Public Sector bid teams.
  • The opportunity to work with a leading-edge network that directly impacts the communities you serve.

Physical Tasks- Standing Continuously: 67-100% |Walking Frequently: 34-66% | Sitting: Occasionally: 0-33% | Driving: Car: Frequently: 34 - 66%

Bending: Occasionally: 0-33% | Crouching: Occasionally: 0-33% | Pushing-Pulling: Occasionally: 0-33% | Carrying: Occasionally: 0-33% | Reaching Above Head: Occasionally: 0-33% | Lifting-Lowering >1-15 lbs: Continuously: 67-100%, >15-30 lbs: Occasionally: 0-33%, >30+lbs: Occasionally: 0-33% | Repetitive Hand Action: Medium Dexterity: Frequently: 34-66% | Fine Manipulating: Occasionally: 0-33%

Audio Visual Needs - Hearing: Continuously: 67-100%| Near Vision: Frequently: 34-66% | Far Vision: Occasionally: 0-33% |Peripheral Vision: Occasionally: 0-33% | Color Discrimination: Occasionally: 0-33%

Equipment Used in Job Performance/Working Environment: Computer, Printer, Telephone, Cellular Phone

Type of Driver's License Required: Driver's License

Our Benefits:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Plans
  • 401K Plan
  • Health & Flexible Savings Account
  • Life and AD&D, Spousal Life, Child Life Insurance Plans
  • Educational Assistance Plan

About Windstream Holdings

GCI Communication Corp is a telecommunications corporation operating in Alaska. Through its own facilities and agreements with other providers, GCI provides cable television service, Internet access, wireline and cellular telephone service. It is a subsidiary of Colorado-based company Liberty Broadband, a company affiliated with Liberty Media that also owns a 26% interest in Charter Communications, having been originally acquired by Liberty in 2015.
Learn more about Windstream Holdings

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at Windstream Holdings

More Education, Government & Non-Profit Jobs

Find similar Government Account Executive - SLED jobs: