Senior Account Executive, Public Sector (SLED)

ID.me

$248K — $296K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7-15 years of successful technology sales experience in SLED markets.
  • History of exceeding seven-figure sales quotas and closing significant government deals.
  • Deep understanding of public sector procurement vehicles and funding cycles.
  • Established network with key contacts in state and local agencies.
  • Exceptional communication skills to convey technical solutions effectively.
  • Experience in high-growth environments requiring proactive problem-solving.
  • Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree or relevant certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage end-to-end sales cycles in the SLED market.
  • Develop and implement a strategic territory playbook for growth.
  • Build and maintain trusted relationships with high-level government officials.
  • Collaborate with Customer Success and Product teams for account success.
  • Leverage a network of partners to enhance market entry and deal flow.
  • Maintain a rigorous sales pipeline and provide accurate forecasts.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 401(k) with company match and various savings accounts.
  • Unlimited paid time off and parental leave policy.
  • Short and long-term disability insurance and life insurance options.
  • Employee assistance program and pet insurance.
  • Learning and development benefits and wellbeing discounts.
  • Work in a full-time, in-office environment.
Full Job Description


Role Overview

The Senior Account Executive, Public Sector (SLED) is a high-impact role responsible for spearheading new business acquisition and strategic expansion within the State, Local, and Education markets. You will act as a sophisticated navigator of the public sector, translating complex technical solutions into mission-critical outcomes for government agencies.
Key Responsibilities
  • Complex Cycle Management: Lead and execute sophisticated, end-to-end sales cycles within the SLED market, often involving multi-departmental buy-in and complex RFP/RFI processes.
  • Strategic Growth: Design and execute a territory play-book that contributes significantly to the company's financial objectives and market leadership.
  • Executive Relationship Building: Cultivate and maintain deep, long-term "trusted advisor" relationships with CIOs, CTOs, and Program Directors across state and local agencies.
  • Cross-Functional Leadership: Partner with Customer Success and Product teams to ensure successful pilot-to-production transitions and long-term account health.
  • Ecosystem Development: Identify and leverage a robust network of channel partners, system integrators (SIs), and lobbyists to accelerate market entry and deal velocity.
  • Forecasting Excellence: Maintain a rigorous, predictable sales pipeline, providing accurate quarterly forecasts in a landscape known for its long lead times.
Qualifications
  • The SLED Veteran:7-15 years of demonstrable success in technology sales, with a primary focus on SLED (State, Local, and Higher Education) markets.
  • Proven Track Record: A consistent history of over-achieving seven-figure quotas and closing "landmark" deals within government sectors.
  • Procurement Mastery: Deep understanding of public sector procurement vehicles (e.g., NASPO, GSA, state-specific contracts) and the legislative cycles that drive funding.
  • Existing Network: A "ready-to-go" book of business and high-level contacts within key state and local agencies.
  • Communication Mastery: Exceptional ability to distill complex technical value propositions into compelling narratives for both technical staff and non-technical elected officials.
  • Startup Agility: Experience thriving in a high-growth, fast-paced environment where proactive problem-solving and an entrepreneurial mindset are required.
  • Education: Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree or relevant certifications in Public Administration or Business preferred.


The annual base salary listed does not include a company bonus, incentive for sales roles, equity and benefits which will be determined based on experience, skills, education, relevant training, geographic location and role.

ID.me offers comprehensive medical, dental, vision, health savings account, flexible spending accounts (medical, limited purpose, dependent care, commuter benefit accounts), basic and voluntary life and AD&D insurance, 401(k) with company match, parental leave, ability to participate in unlimited paid time off subject to the terms and conditions of the PTO policy, including 8 company wide holidays, short and long-term disability insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, referral bonus policy, employee assistance program, pet insurance, travel assistant program, wellbeing and childcare discounts, benefit advocates, and a learning and development benefit.

The above represents the anticipated total rewards package for this job requisition. Final offers may vary from the amount listed based on qualifications, professional experiences, skills, education, relevant training, geographic location, and other job related factors.

Pay Range

$248,125-$296,820 USD

The annual base salary listed does not include a company bonus, incentive for sales roles, equity and benefits which will be determined based on experience, skills, education, relevant training, geographic location and role.

ID.me offers comprehensive medical, dental, vision, health savings account, flexible spending accounts (medical, limited purpose, dependent care, commuter benefit accounts), basic and voluntary life and AD&D insurance, 401(k) with company match, parental leave, ability to participate in unlimited paid time off subject to the terms and conditions of the PTO policy, including 8 company wide holidays, short and long-term disability insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, referral bonus policy, employee assistance program, pet insurance, travel assistant program, wellbeing and childcare discounts, benefit advocates, and a learning and development benefit.

The above represents the anticipated total rewards package for this job requisition. Final offers may vary from the amount listed based on qualifications, professional experiences, skills, education, relevant training, geographic location, and other job related factors.

U.S. Pay Range

$248,125-$296,820 USD

Mountain View, CA Pay Range

$248,125-$345,000 USD

ID.me is a full-time, in-office culture. Unless a specific job description explicitly states otherwise, all roles are on-site five days per week at one of our offices in McLean, VA; Mountain View, CA; New York City, NY; or Tampa, FL. Certain roles - such as field-based sales or other remote-by-design positions - may have different work arrangements as noted in their individual postings.

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