Account Manager - State & Local Government (Southeast)

PowerToFly; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 93,600 - 176,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

401(k) and profit-sharing programs

80 hours vacation leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

PowerToFly is seeking a Business Development professional for their Charlotte, NC location. The role requires a focus on enterprise sales and customer relations, where you'll develop strategies to improve local government services using geospatial technology. Ideal candidates have at least 2 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in GIS or business administration. The position offers traditional benefits and a competitive salary range of $93,600–$176,800 USD.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of enterprise sales or relevant consulting experience.
• Ability to negotiate and present solutions effectively.
• Understanding of account planning and opportunity strategy.

Responsibilities

• Prospect and develop location strategies for organizations.
• Maintain a healthy pipeline of business opportunities.
• Understand customer needs and budget processes.

Skills

Enterprise sales experience

Partnership creation

Account management

Negotiation skills

Customer needs analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in GIS or business administration

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Overview

We invite you to bring your experience and passion for helping local governments better serve their communities coupled with an understanding of applying geospatial technology to become an integral part of Esri’s Business Development team. We’re looking for an individual who is customer oriented and a collaborative team player who enjoys identifying and implementing strategies that will radically improve the challenges organizations face. You’ll work closely with a team that helps new and existing local government customers optimize and expand adoption of Esri technology, identify new areas of growth, and share expertise that helps deliver on their mission.

At Esri, we are committed to our customers and their success. It is a place for you to do your best work and partner with our customers amid a supportive culture that encourages creativity, collaboration, and passion.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships. Prospect, develop, and implement location strategies for organizations. Maintain a healthy pipeline of business growth opportunities for new and existing customers. Leverage social media and other avenues to build your professional network. Participate and present at trade shows, workshops, and seminars.
• Understand our customers. Demonstrate industry knowledge and its relevance to the application of GIS. Identify key stakeholders and business drivers for an organization. Understand customer budgeting and acquisition processes. Use solution selling skills to understand the needs and business challenges of customers.
• Learn and grow. Clearly articulate the strength and value of Esri technology as it relates to local government. Consistently conduct research and pursue professional development to anticipate customer needs and trends that may impact them.
• Deliver results. Successfully execute the account management and sales processes for all opportunities. Use whiteboard sessions and other techniques to support visual storytelling and propose solutions that best meet the needs of the customer.
• Collaborate with your team. Leverage your domain knowledge when working with teams across Esri to define and execute account strategies. Be motivated and resourceful and take initiative to resolve issues.

Requirements

• 2+ years of enterprise sales and/or relevant consulting or program management experience
• Experience creating partnerships, and establishing yourself as a trusted advisor with customers
• Understanding of account management, account planning and opportunity strategy creation
• Demonstrated knowledge of various industries and new technology trends and the ability to translate this into solutions for customers
• Able to negotiate, present, and support visual storytelling across all levels of an organization
• Ability to travel domestically or internationally 25-50%
• Bachelor’s degree in GIS, business administration, or a related field
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this posting. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.

Recommended Qualifications

• Understanding of GIS, Esri technology, and various industries as they relate to one another
• Experience managing the sales life cycle
• General knowledge of data science or spatial analysis and how it is used for problem solving and uncovering patterns and trends within organizations
• Knowledge of industry fiscal year, budgeting, and procurement cycles
• Master’s degree in GIS, business administration, or a related field

Total Rewards

Esri’s competitive total rewards strategy includes industry-leading health and welfare benefits: medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance for employees (and their families), 401(k) and profit‑sharing programs, minimum accrual of 80 hours of vacation leave, twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. Base salary is one component of our total rewards strategy. Compensation decisions and the base range for this role take into account many factors including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range is $93,600–$176,800 USD.

We encourage you to still apply even if you don’t meet all of the preferred qualifications.

Esri is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e‑mail address.

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Requisition ID: 2026-4108

Available in: Charlotte, NC – Arboretum

Job Category: Business Development and Sales

Role Type: Individual Contributor

Experience Level: Mid Level