Strategic Account Executive - Government

Vexcel

$90K — $120K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of account executive experience in GovTech, SaaS, or data-driven solutions
  • Proven track record of closing six-figure, multi-year government contracts
  • Strong understanding of state and local government procurement processes
  • Experience with channel partners and public-sector resellers
  • Ability to influence senior government leaders
  • Strong CRM discipline and ability to forecast accurately
  • Excellent communication skills for proposals and presentations
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement a government territory plan to meet revenue goals
  • Create detailed account plans for priority agencies with stakeholder mapping
  • Leverage government purchasing vehicles and cooperative contracts
  • Generate new sales pipeline and manage complex opportunities
  • Lead RFP, RFQ, and sole-source proposal responses
  • Establish trusted relationships with government executives and program leaders
  • Collaborate with public-sector resellers to accelerate sales
  • Maintain accurate CRM records and deal strategies
  • Work with sales engineering and customer success for program adoption
  • Represent Vexcel at industry events and executive briefings

Benefits

  • Flexible work location with geographically distributed team members
  • Opportunity to make a tangible impact in government decision-making
  • Access to industry-leading aerial imagery and geospatial datasets
  • Engagement in complex government sales and relationship building
Full Job Description
About the Organization
Vexcel Imaging US Inc. is a technology company that manufactures market-leading aerial survey cameras. In addition, the Vexcel Data Program brings world class imagery to internet-scale cloud services with our imagery acquisition program.

We are imaging the world for companies to use the highest quality data to manage their businesses more efficiently. Our backbone is the best-in-class UltraCam hardware and software, our job is to work with worldwide partners to take this aerial imagery and build a scaled-out cloud service that supports commercial and government agencies. We are building on leading imagery and cloud technologies. If you are passionate about mapping and a high growth business this role is for you.

Description

Company Description

Shape the Future of Government Decision-Making with Vexcel Data Program

At Vexcel Imaging, we power the Vexcel Data Program, delivering the nation's most comprehensive aerial imagery and geospatial datasets to state and local governments. Through industry-leading image quality, nationwide coverage, and reliable data delivery, we help public sector agencies plan infrastructure, manage risk, respond to disasters, and serve communities more effectively.

If you are energized by complex government sales, enjoy building long-term strategic relationships, and want to represent a mission-critical data program used by leading public agencies, this role offers the opportunity to make a tangible impact.

Job Description

The Strategic Account Executive, Government is a hunter-focused role responsible for driving new business and expanding adoption of the Vexcel Data Program across State and Local Government agencies. You will own a defined territory, close net-new logo opportunities, and grow existing enterprise accounts through multi-year data agreements.

This role requires deep engagement with government stakeholders, mastery of public-sector procurement, and the ability to position Vexcel's data as foundational infrastructure for agency operations.

What You'll Do
  • Develop and execute a government-focused territory plan aligned to revenue and pipeline targets
  • Build detailed account plans for priority agencies, including stakeholder mapping and tailored value propositions
  • Identify and leverage government purchasing vehicles, cooperative contracts, and schedules to streamline procurement
  • Generate new pipeline while managing multiple complex opportunities through the full enterprise sales cycle
  • Lead and support RFP, RFQ, and sole-source responses in coordination with proposal and technical teams
  • Establish trusted relationships with government executives, program leaders, and technical decision-makers
  • Partner with public-sector resellers and distributors such as SHI, Carahsoft, and others to expand reach and accelerate deals
  • Maintain accurate pipeline hygiene, deal strategy, and forecasting within the CRM
  • Collaborate closely with sales engineering, customer success, and product teams to ensure successful program adoption
  • Represent the Vexcel Data Program at industry events, conferences, and executive briefings


Position Requirements

Qualifications

What You'll Bring
  • 5+ years of account executive experience with consistent quota attainment, preferably in GovTech, SaaS, or data-driven solutions
  • Proven hunter mindset with experience closing six-figure and multi-year government contracts
  • Strong understanding of state and local government procurement processes, including RFPs and cooperative purchasing vehicles
  • Experience selling through channel partners and public-sector resellers
  • Executive presence with the ability to influence senior government leaders and complex buying committees
  • Strong CRM discipline and forecasting accuracy
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including proposal development and executive presentations
  • Bachelor's degree in business, public administration, technology, or related field, or equivalent experience
  • Willingness to travel up to 30%

We're a geographically distributed organization with team members in numerous U.S. states, offering flexibility in your work location.

Location
Boulder

Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time

EOE Statement
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This position is currently accepting applications.

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