Account Executive - New Logo - Midwest

Granicus; Midwest (WY); Remote; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Time Off

Work From Home Reimbursement

Health Plan Options

401(k) Match

Life Insurance

Job summary

Granicus is hiring a Small-Medium Government Account Executive to expand our market presence in the Northeast. This hunter-focused role requires autonomy, outbound activity, and strong pipeline development in local government tech sales.

The position offers a remote-first environment with travel about 30-40% to engage with clients and prospects, and a compensation range of USD 75,000–85,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in software or tech sales to government entities.
• Experience prospecting, developing pipeline, and closing new business.
• Ability to manage a territory and exceed quota targets.

Responsibilities

• Drive net-new logo acquisition and build qualified pipeline in the designated territory.
• Collaborate with Marketing to ensure a robust lead pipeline and nurturing.
• Craft compelling value propositions for prospective clients and articulate ROI.
• Coordinate with sales support, solution consultants, and marketing to deliver pitches.
• Oversee all sales activities within the territory, including forecasting and negotiations.

Skills

Software sales

Government sales

Hunter mindset

Prospecting

Territory management

Tools

Salesforce

MS Office

Job description

The Company

Serving the People Who Serve the People

Granicus is driven by the excitement of building, implementing, and maintaining technology that is transforming the Govtech industry by bringing governments and its constituents together. We are on a mission to support our customers with meeting the needs of their communities and implementing our technology in ways that are equitable and inclusive. Granicus has consistently appeared on the GovTech 100 list over the past 5 years and has been recognized as the best companies to work on BuiltIn.

Over the last 25 years, we have served 5,500 federal, state, and local government agencies and more than 300 million citizen subscribers power an unmatched Subscriber Network that use our digital solutions to make the world a better place. With comprehensive cloud-based solutions for communications, government website design, meeting and agenda management software, records management, and digital services, Granicus empowers stronger relationships between government and residents across the U.S., U.K., Australia, New Zealand, and Canada. By simplifying interactions with residents, while disseminating critical information, Granicus brings governments closer to the people they serve—driving meaningful change for communities around the globe.

Want to know more? See more of what we do here.

Job Summary

Granicus is hiring a Small-Medium Government Account Executive to join our team! We are looking for a driven, customer-centric sales professional located in the Northeast with a technology sales background in local government to expand our market presence through net-new logo acquisition and revenue growth. Candidates must have a proven track record of successfully prospecting, developing pipeline, and closing new business across a large geographical region. This is a hunter-focused individual contributor role that requires a high degree of autonomy, outbound activity, territory development, and attention to detail.

What Your Impact Will Look Like

• Drive net-new logo acquisition, generate qualified pipeline, and foster market expansion within the designated territory.
• Collaborate closely with the Marketing Team to ensure a robust lead pipeline and effective lead nurturing.
• Craft and communicate compelling value propositions to prospective clients, highlighting the unique benefits of our solutions.
• Facilitate collaborative selling opportunities with partners, leveraging synergies to maximize sales potential.
• Lead pursuit teams for larger-scale opportunities, orchestrating efforts for comprehensive client engagement.
• Guide and educate prospects through the purchasing journey, providing insights and assistance as needed.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive sales plan aimed at surpassing predefined sales targets.
• Gain deep insight into intricate customer requirements across operational, business, and technical domains, tailoring solutions accordingly.
• Independently create and deliver customized presentations on Granicus, showcasing its potential to revolutionize public engagement strategies.
• Coordinate internal resources, including sales support, marketing, and solution consultants, to deliver compelling pitches and proposals.
• Oversee all aspects of sales activities within the assigned territory, including strategic prospecting, territory development, opportunity creation, pipeline management, revenue forecasting, and contract negotiation.
• Proactively identify, target, and engage high-value prospects through outbound prospecting efforts including cold outreach, networking, referrals, and industry events.
• Actively pursue and convert both self-generated and marketing-generated leads, maintaining a relentless focus on creating and advancing new opportunities.
• Assist in formulating sales strategies in collaboration with the management team, drawing on market insights and client feedback.
• Maintain meticulous documentation of all interactions, activities, and correspondence in our Salesforce CRM system.
• Prepare and deliver quarterly business reviews to Sales Management, Senior Management, and peers, providing comprehensive insights into sales performance and market trends.
• Be prepared to travel approximately 30-40% of the time to engage with clients and prospects effectively.
• Consistently build and maintain a healthy pipeline of net-new business opportunities sufficient to exceed quota expectations.
• Demonstrate a hunter mentality by uncovering competitive replacement opportunities, penetrating white-space accounts, and creating demand where none previously existed.

You Will Love This Job If You Have

• Proven pattern of success in software sales or highly technical consultative sales to business or government
• Consistent record of outperforming quota in previous field sales position(s)
• Successful record of managing a sales funnel with deals valuing between $10-$50K of annual recurring revenue
• Strong understanding of information technology and multiple platforms, and the ability to learn new technologies quickly
• Experience working with various levels of customer leadership teams, from Managers to Directors to C-Level Executives
• Previous experience with government is a plus
• Proficient with MS Office product suites · Experience using Salesforce.com is a plus, but not required
• Exceptional communication, presentation, negotiation, closing, organizational, time management, and teamwork skills
• Self-motivated and driven to succeed; takes initiative, willing to go the extra mile
• Ability to problem solve quickly
• Ability to multi-task and work within a team atmosphere
• Clear sense of integrity, work ethic, and a sincere interest in building strong relationships that are founded on trust
• Entrepreneurial spirit

Pay Range

USD $75,000.00 - USD $85,000.00 /Yr.

About Us

Don’t have all the skills/experience mentioned above? At Granicus, we are trying to build diverse, inclusive teams. We do not have degree requirements for most of our roles. If you don’t meet every requirement above but are excited to learn more, we encourage you to apply. We might just be able to find another role that could be a perfect fit!

Security and Privacy Requirements

• Responsible for Granicus information security by appropriately preserving the Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability (CIA) of Granicus information assets in accordance with the company's information security program.
• Responsible for ensuring the data privacy of our employees and customers, their data, as well as taking all required privacy training in a timely manner, in accordance with company policies.

The Team

• We are a remote-first company with a globally distributed workforce across the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, India, Armenia, Australia, and New Zealand.

The Culture

• At Granicus, we are building a transparent, inclusive, and safe space for everyone who wants to bea part of our journey.
• A few culture highlights include – Employee Resource Groups to encourage diverse voices
• Coffee with Mark sessions – Our employees get to interact with our CEO on very important andsometimes difficult issues ranging from mental health to work-life balance and current affairs.
• Microsoft Teams communities focused on wellness, art, furbabies, family, parenting, and more.
• We bring in special guests from time to time to discuss issues that impact our employeepopulation

The Impact

• We are proud to serve dynamic organizations around the globe that use our digital solutions to make the world a better place — quite literally. We have so many powerful success stories that illustrate how our solutions are impacting the world. See more of our impact here.

The Benefits

At Granicus, we offer acomprehensive and flexible benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and work-life balance—starting from day one. Here’s what you can expect as a U.S.-based team member:

Flexibility & Balance

• Flexible Time Off – Take the time you need to rest, recharge, and live your life.
• Company-Wide Wellbeing Days – Paid days off to unplug and focus on your mental health.
• Work From Home Reimbursement – Support a productive home office environment.

Health & Wellness

• Multiple Health Plan Options – Including a 100% employer-paid plan.
• Employer HSA Contributions – When enrolled in a High-Deductible Health Plan.
• Fitness Reimbursement Program – Stay active, your way.
• On-Demand Mental Health Support – Access to Headspace and other wellness tools.

Family & Future

• Paid Parental Leave – For both birthing and non-birthing parents.
• Traditional & Roth 401(k) – With a generous company match.
• Life & AD&D Insurance – 100% employer-paid coverage for peace of mind.

Growth & Recognition

• Online Learning Platforms – Fuel your professional development.
• Competitive Salary & Bonuses – Your contributions are valued and rewarded.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Granicus is committed to providing equal employment opportunities. All qualified applicants and employees will be considered for employment and advancement without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical or mental disability, age, genetic information, sexual or affectional orientation, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, familial status, military or veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.