Account Executive

PSD Citywide; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive health and wellness benefits

Flexible working hours

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Summer Fridays

Community engagement opportunities

Career growth paths

Job summary

A leading public sector software company is seeking an Account Executive for a Full Time Remote position in California. This role involves driving sales cycles, negotiating contracts, and managing client relationships. The ideal candidate has experience selling enterprise software, excellent negotiation skills, and a background working with local governments. They will engage in industry events to foster new client relationships while achieving sales targets and increasing overall revenue.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience managing and closing complex sales cycles in a SaaS environment.
• Ability to effectively communicate with senior public officials and local governments.
• Highly motivated and self-directed, committed to customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Drive a full sales cycle within customer base achieving sales targets.
• Produce recommendations based on customer needs while educating them about industry trends.
• Utilize Salesforce to manage sales opportunities and action items.
• Attend municipal conferences to develop client relationships.

Skills

Public sector experience

Salesforce proficiency

Negotiation skills

Customer relationship management

Analytical skills

Goal-oriented

Education

Post Secondary Degree or Diploma in Business, Finance, Marketing

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Description

The Account Executive articulates concepts, methodologies and value propositions to senior public-sector officials to meet and exceed sales targets. The Account Executive will have experience selling enterprise software products, focusing on the regional market, with an emphasis on business development, attending conferences and overall product awareness. They must be subject matter experts with regards to PSD Citywide products, services and processes to effectively manage client relationships during a long business to business sales cycle. This is a Full Time Remote position, the successful candidate must live in California.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Working cross functionally with subject matter experts from the PSD team which includes research staff, experienced municipal practitioners, engineers and programmers.
• Driving a full sales cycle within our customer base – achieving or overachieving on your sales targets.
• Managing and growing your territory and maximizing revenue, while building future sales pipelines.
• Produce recommendations based on customer pain points - educating customers on industry trends and best practices while taking into consideration the financial and strategic realities of the customer.
• Negotiate PSD proposals, contracts and charters that are consistent with existing business operations.
• Deliver virtual and onsite presentations for senior municipal government officials pertaining to enterprise asset management and budgeting services.
• Closing new business deals by coordinating requirements; developing and negotiating contracts and integrating contract requirements with business operations.
• Constantly improve level of knowledge pertaining to PSD products and services as well as emerging market demands and competitive activity.
• Attend Municipal conferences to develop new client relations and maintain a relevant presence within the field.
• Utilize Salesforce to manage sales opportunities, action items and campaigns.
• Travel and onsite client relationship building in your territory.
• Travel is required in this role across North America.

Qualifications

• Experience working with the public sector, specifically local governments and utilities, is highly desirable.
• Post Secondary Degree or Diploma in relevant areas (Business, Finance, Marketing etc.).
• 3-5 years of experience managing and closing complex sales cycles preferably in a SaaS software or technology environment.
• 3-5 years of successful business development experience in US based sales.
• Effective listening and the ability to draw insights and develop opportunities from client meetings with Senior Managers of cross functional teams.
• Highly motivated, self-directed and committed to delivering exceptional customer satisfaction.
• Goal oriented individual with a proven ability to drive strong business results.
• You\'re organized and analytical and have the ability to identify and eliminate sales obstacles creatively and quickly.
• Experience with managing and coordinating all aspects of the sales process from proposal writing and senior level presentations to effective closing.
• Effectively using the sales CRM tool (Salesforce) to manage the pipeline.
• Your customer facing skills (written, verbal, and presentation) are impeccable.
• Previous experience working with municipalities or local governments would be considered an asset.
• Ability to quickly learn and then communicate the value of new PSD methodologies, products and services.
• The ability to travel internationally and hold a valid passport and drivers license is required.

What We Offer

Competitive Compensation: We offer competitive salaries that recognize your skills and experience

Wellness Coverage: Enjoy a comprehensive health and wellness benefits package that keeps you and your family secure and healthy.

Flexible Working: Work where you thrive! Enjoy remote work flexibility (specific regional options apply) while staying connected to our supportive team.

Work-Life Balance: Benefit from Flex Hours to manage your personal life and Paid Time Off (PTO) so you can fully recharge.

Unwind Early: Say hello to summer with our popular Summer Fridays—shorter work weeks to help you kick-start the weekend.

Culture & Community: Participate in fun social events (both virtual and in-person) and contribute to charity initiatives as part of our community focus.

Career Growth: Our Career Framework provides clear, structured paths for growth and ongoing learning, ensuring you reach your professional goals.

Candidate Journey

Resume Review: Once you apply, an actual person will review your resume and we are committed to getting back to you within three weeks with a response.

Phone Interview: PSD’s People and Culture team will connect with you to learn about your experience and discuss the role further. They’ll also give you an understanding of what the interview process involves, along with an estimated timeline.

Virtual Interview: Depending on the position, there will be one or two interviews with the Hiring Team that will include questions related to your skills, work experience, values and goals. We provide the opportunity to meet with a wide range of staff members so you can learn more about life at PSD Citywide.

Offer/Feedback: The Hiring Team will debrief and make a decision within a few days of your final interview. If successful, your Recruiter will present you with a verbal offer, followed by a formal offer letter via email. If the timing was not right for this particular opportunity, we will connect with you and provide feedback.

PSD Citywide is committed to ensuring equal access and participation for people with disabilities. We believe in integration, and we are committed to meeting the needs of people with disabilities in a timely manner. We will do so by removing and preventing barriers to accessibility.

We are committed to accommodating people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. Should you require any accommodation, please indicate this when you apply, and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.

PSD Citywide may use Google Gemini to assist with recruitment note taking during the hiring process. While we incorporate select AI features to enhance process efficiency, we remain committed to human-led decision making. All AI-generated outputs are subject to human review to ensure accuracy and fairness.