Account Executive

Armaments Research Company; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity Options

401k plan

Employer paid medical, dental and vis

Job summary

Armaments Research Company (ARC) seeks an Account Executive to own a portfolio of defense-focused accounts, move customers from first conversation to demo and contract, and turn pilots into repeat business. You will report to the VP of Growth and work with a cross-functional team to win new opportunities.

This role emphasizes hustle, discipline, and a genuine interest in national security missions. Military service is not required; training on the acquisition landscape is provided, and travel of

Qualifications

• 2+ years of B2B sales, business development, or account management experience.
• Track record of generating pipeline, closing deals, or meeting targets.
• Strong written and verbal communication, including presenting to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience with a CRM (HubSpot, Salesforce, or similar) and good pipeline discipline.
• Self-starter who is organized, persistent, and coachable.
• Willingness to travel 20–30% to customer sites, exercises, and events, with schedules shared in advance.

Responsibilities

• Identify and research target units, commands, program offices, and partners that could benefit from ARC's technology.
• Build and manage outreach through calls, emails, introductions, and follow-ups.
• Qualify opportunities and bring the right ones to leadership for progression.
• Own opportunities from lead through demonstration, quote, and award, maintaining CRM accuracy.
• Support product demonstrations and events, translating feedback for Engineering and Product.

Skills

B2B sales

Pipeline generation

CRM (HubSpot/Salesforce)

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

CRM software

Job description

About Armaments Research Company

Armaments Research Company (ARC) is a technology company dedicated to bringing real‑timesituational awareness and battlefield logistics capabilities to the warfighter. You will be an integral part of the ARC team managing program execution in support of our innovative and powerful IoT devices to enhance national security.

About Armaments Research Company

Armaments Research Company (ARC) is a technology company dedicated to bringing real‑timesituational awareness and battlefield logistics capabilities to the warfighter. You will be an integral part of the ARC team managing program execution in support of our innovative and powerful IoT devices to enhance national security.

Our core offering is the ARC AI-Enabled Weapons Sensor (AEWS), which collects and transmits real-time tactical data to the cloud. This information enables battlefield/tactical awareness and aggregated insights into big data sets that do not exist today. ARC technologies were initially developed in partnership with DARPA and the National Science Foundation and leverage internet‑of‑things (IoT) technology and machine learning to derive actionable insights and transform operational responses.This novel technology will be deployed at scale to enhance safety, decision‑making, and sustainment for the warfighter at the tactical edge.

What You’ll Do

ARC is looking for a motivated Account Executive to help us win and grow customers across the joint force. Reporting to the VP of Growth, you will own a portfolio of accounts and opportunities, run the day‑to‑day work of moving customers from first conversation to demo to contract, and help turn pilots and exercises into repeat business.

If you have a couple of years of B2B sales experience, are a curious and persistent seller, and want to learn how defense technology is sold and funded, this is a strong next step. Military service is not required. We will teach you the acquisition landscape and the culture. What we need from you is drive, discipline, and genuine interest in the mission.

Role Responsibilities – How You Will Make An Impact

Prospecting & Account Development

• Identify and research target units, commands, program offices, and prime contractor partners that could benefit from ARC's technology
• Build and manage your own outreach: calls, emails, introductions, and follow‑ups
• Develop a working understanding of customers' missions, budgets, and decision‑makers so conversations are specific and credible
• Qualify opportunities and bring the right ones to the VP of Growth and the executive team

Opportunity & Pipeline Management

• Own opportunities from lead through demonstration, quote, and award, keeping the CRM accurate and current
• Maintain a healthy pipeline and give clear, honest forecasts of timing and probability
• Track customer funding paths and contract vehicles with the growth and contracts team
• Prepare quotes and pricing packages using approved rates, in coordination with Finance and Contracts

Customer Engagement & Demonstrations

• Support product demonstrations, field exercises, and customer events, working with engineers and field support to make them successful
• Translate customer feedback into clear notes for Engineering and Product
• Build trusted relationships with users, operators, and decision‑makers at every level
• Follow up after events to convert interest into next steps

Capture & Growth Support

• Support capture planning and proposal work by gathering customer information, tracking deadlines, and drafting sections as directed
• Help build account plans for priority customers
• Share competitive and market intelligence with the growth team

Team & Learning

• Work closely with the VP of Growth, the CTO and engineering team, program management, and field operations
• Take part in pipeline reviews and weekly growth meetings
• Complete required security, CUI, and export control training and handle sensitive information responsibly

Relevant Skills And Experience

• 2+ years of B2B sales, business development, or customer‑facing account management experience
• A track record of generating pipeline, closing deals, or meeting targets
• Strong written and verbal communication, including comfort presenting to technical and non‑technical audiences
• Experience with a CRM (HubSpot, Salesforce, or similar) and good pipeline discipline
• Self‑starter who is organized, persistent, and coachable
• Willingness to travel [20–30]% to customer sites, exercises, and events, with schedules shared as far in advance as possible

Bonus Points

• Experience selling technology, hardware, or complex solutions
• Exposure to government, defense, or public‑sector sales or federal contracting
• Familiarity with SBIR/STTR, OTAs, or other defense acquisition pathways
• Bachelor's degree in business, communications, a technical field, or equivalent experience
• Active or previously held security clearance

This position will require access to restricted information and facilities protected under U.S. laws and regulations, including the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM). Please note that any offer for employment will be conditioned on any required authorization to receive access to such restricted information and facilities necessary to perform the responsibilities of the position.

Citizenship Verification: This position requires verification of U.S. Citizenship to meet federal government security screening requirements required for this role. The successful candidate must be a U.S. Citizen and otherwise eligible to obtain access to classified information and facilities necessary to perform the responsibilities of the position.

What We Offer:

• Equity Options
• 401k plan
• Employer paid employee medical, dental and vision
• 12 paid holidays plus Flexible PTO Policy