Principal Account Executive

Sourcewell

$114K — $142K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
  • 6 years of experience within military installations in procurement or administration.
  • Sales or account management experience focused on military clients.
  • 7 years of U.S. military service preferred.
  • Familiarity with Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFARS) and intergovernmental support agreements.

Responsibilities

  • Generate revenue by managing complex agency relationships and mentoring account representatives.
  • Develop relationship management plans to enhance communication with decision-makers.
  • Identify agency needs and present tailored solutions to align with their objectives.
  • Set objectives for calls and meetings to effectively engage agency stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to champion agency needs and strengthen external partnerships.
  • Build a personal network within the territory and represent the organization at events.
  • Input client data into the CRM system to aid organizational development.

Benefits

  • Remote work flexibility with compliance to telecommuting policies.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Participation in assessment activities to foster career growth.
  • Travel opportunities with advance notice for professional meetings.
Full Job Description

Position Title:

Principal Account Executive

Salary Range:

Principal Account Executive (Grade 17, Exempt). Annual salary range: $114,320 – $142,900. This range reflects the minimum to midpoint of the grade. Salary may exceed the midpoint and will commensurate with experience.

Job Description Summary:

The Principal Account Executive is responsible for generating revenue by representing Sourcewell’s Enterprise Solution team. This position is directly responsible for reaching profit and margin goals by developing strong relationships with key and targeted agency accounts and serving as a trusted advisor. This position will be actively involved in the management, retention, and growth of assigned agency accounts. This person will serve as a mentor and trainer to others in the team and will represent Government Accounts at internal and external meetings.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Ensure quality service and growth by managing a portfolio of complex agency relationships and/or mentor a small team of account representatives/executives.

  • Develop and implement relationship management plans for complex existing agency accounts to identify and build relationships with relevant decision-makers and influencers within the agency and to enable effective two-way flow of information and resolution of issues. Manage ongoing relationships with identified agency segments to ensure their needs are met.

  • Use personal expertise to identify the complex standard solutions offered by the organization that meet the agency's needs, together with quantities and product configurations. Present these to the agency with a clear rationale and explanation of the solution alignment with the agency's objectives.

  • Set clear objectives for each call or meeting; tailor standard materials to make presentations to decision-makers and influencers within the agency; and ask targeted questions to assess interest and identify areas needing further clarification.

  • Collaborate internally and work as the agency champion in cross-functional teams to build strong external relationships.

  • Develop a personal network within the assigned territory and represent the organization at events to identify opportunities, promote the organization, and enhance its reputation.

  • Enter client information that has been gathered through research and/or through direct agency contact into the CRM system, to ensure that the organization has quality data to enable effective retention and organization development activities.

  • Maintain and renew a deep knowledge and understanding of the organization's policies and procedures and of relevant regulatory codes and codes of conduct, and ensure own work adheres to required standards. Or identify, within the team, patterns of noncompliance with the organization's policies and procedures and with relevant regulatory codes and codes of conduct, taking appropriate action to report and resolve these and escalating issues as appropriate.

  • Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gain or maintain external professional accreditation, where relevant, to improve performance and fulfill personal potential. Maintain an in-depth understanding of technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.

  • Other duties as assigned.

Additional Job Description:

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field, OR a combination of post-secondary training, professional education, and related experience equivalent to four (4) years.

Experience

FEDERAL AGENCIES: Six (6) years of demonstrated experience within military installations including purchasing, administration, or other directly related experience; of which the total years of experience include:

  • Experience working with or within military installations or command.

  • Experience in sales, business development, or strategic account management focused on military clients.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Seven years of U.S. military service

  • Previous experience with U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, or Army preference in installation management.

  • Experience in change management and guiding organizations through evolving DoW priorities (e.g., lethality, sustainability, or resilience)

  • Knowledge of Intergovernmental Support Agreements (IGSAs)

  • Familiarity with Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFARS)

  • Knowledge of Department of War (DoW) funding allocation Comprehensive ability to understand Department of War (DoW) budgets and forecasting

  • Understanding of emerging military installation priorities (e.g., energy resilience, housing, installation operations, smart infrastructure)

Location:

  • This position will support the Southwest region of the United States and preference will be given to candidates who reside in Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma, Texas or Utah.

  • This is a remote position, and is subject to Sourcewell's telecommuting policies and procedures.

  • Must be able to meet travel requirements for this position, which is approximately twelve (12) times per year including occasional travel to Staples, MN for meetings, professional development or team activities. Notice will be given ahead of time.

Full Time/Part Time:

Full time

Position Type:

Regular

Scheduled Hours:

40

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