Enterprise Sales Account Director - State & Local Government - Northwest

Adobe; Seattle (WA); Remote; USD 250,000 - 362,000; Full time

Job summary

Adobe seeks an Enterprise Sales Account Director to drive growth within State and Local Government. The role focuses on selling Adobe's digital experience solutions through broad state coverage, building executive relationships, and coordinating with cross-functional teams to close multi-million-dollar deals.

Ideal candidates bring 5–10 years of government sales experience, deep public sector understanding, and a proven track record of hitting high-value quotas.

Qualifications

• Proven sales track record with government customers.
• Ability to articulate value propositions and ROI.
• Experience selling high-value, long-cycle enterprise software.

Responsibilities

• Run an enterprise sales territory focusing on state & local government customers.
• Develop target named account strategies and tactical penetration plans.
• Develop and maintain relationships at the C- and VP-levels of target accounts.
• Develop compelling value propositions based on ROI analysis.
• Navigate the sales process to identify prospects, assess fit, and close deals.
• Sell against annual revenue targets for software licenses and services.
• Coordinate with pre-sales and professional services teams.
• Provide accurate and timely sales forecasts.
• Develop and strengthen third-party relationships.

Skills

Enterprise sales

C-level relationships

Public sector

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

The Opportunity Adobe aims to grow as a leading provider of enterprise software solutions. The Enterprise Sales Account Director will sell Adobe's digital experience solutions to State/Local Government agencies. This role focuses on driving business in specific states and collaborating with the sales ecosystem to identify and close opportunities. Building strong relationships with C-level customers and creating account plans are key to success. This role involves virtual interactions with customers and internal sales personnel, navigating enterprise organizations to uncover cross‑selling and upselling chances. Reporting to State & Local business management.

What You'll Do

• Run an enterprise sales territory focusing on state & local government customers
• Develop target named account strategies and tactical penetration plans
• Develop and maintain relationships at the “C” and “VP” levels of the defined target named accounts
• Develop compelling value propositions based on return on investment cost/benefit analysis
• Successfully navigate the sales process by identifying potential business prospects, assessing their suitability, and finalizing new deals.
• Sell against annual revenue targets for software licenses and services
• Coordinate with pre-sales and professional services teams
• Supply creative ideas and participate in marketing events
• Provide accurate and timely sales forecasts
• Develop, maintain and strengthen third party relationships

What You Will Need

• Demonstrated sales track record with Tier 1 and Tier 2 government customers (5-10 years’ experience)
• Understanding of public sector industry with an emphasis on digital experience for customers
• Understanding of broad competitor solution footprints for the information systems marketplace
• Be able to work with prospects to understand their business requirements and value models
• Ability to quickly adapt and then clearly articulate value propositions
• Ability to work cross functionally and collaboratively to bring in the right resources to bear at the right stage in the selling process
• Experience and success in selling high value, long lead time enterprise solutions software ($500K and above)
• Excellent new business development skills and sales quota attainment track record
• Demonstrates a resourceful and proactive approach; takes the initiative to connect with prospects in creative ways; takes full responsibility for their own success with minimal support until prospects are qualified; showcases perseverance and a strong desire to achieve.
• Strong skills in the following: communication, presentation skills, negotiation, organizational and attention to detail
• Proficient networker. Ability to develop and use relationships with senior industry leaders and key influencers
• High comfort level and presence with senior government executives
• An accomplished history of selling multi-level to business, technical, IT people, and C-level executives
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related area
• Regional travel for this role is approximately 50% by land and/or air

About Adobe

Adobe empowers everyone to create through innovative platforms and tools that unleash creativity, productivity and personalized customer experiences. Adobe’s industry-leading offerings including Adobe Acrobat Studio, Adobe Express, Adobe Firefly, Creative Cloud, Adobe Experience Platform, Adobe Experience Manager, and GenStudio enable people and businesses to turn ideas into impact, powered by AI and driven by human ingenuity. Our 30,000+ employees worldwide are creating the future and raising the bar as we drive the next decade of growth. We’re on a mission to hire the very best and believe in creating a company culture where all employees are empowered to make an impact. At Adobe, we believe that great ideas can come from anywhere in the organization. The next big idea could be yours. Let’s Adobe together At Adobe, we believe in creating a company culture where all employees are empowered to make an impact. Learn more about Adobe life, including our values and culture, focus on people, purpose and community, Adobe for All, comprehensive benefits programs, the stories we tell, the customers we serve, and how you can help us advance our mission of empowering everyone to create. Adobe is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on gender, race or color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Learn more. Adobe aims to make our Careers website and recruiting process accessible to any and all users. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation to navigate our website or complete the application process, email [e-mail].

AI Use Guidelines for Interviews

Our interviews are designed to reflect your own skills and thinking. The use of AI or recording tools during live interviews is not permitted unless explicitly invited by the interviewer or approved in advance as part of a reasonable accommodation. If these tools are used inappropriately or in a way that misrepresents your work, your application may not move forward in the process. At Adobe, we empower employees to innovate with AI — and we look for candidates eager to do the same. As part of the hiring experience, we provide clear guidance on where AI is encouraged during the process and where it’s restricted during live interviews. See how we think about AI in the hiring experience.

Expected Pay Range

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The U.S. pay range for this positionis $229,000 - $369,600 annually. Paywithin this range varies by work locationand may also depend on job-related knowledge, skills,and experience. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process. In Washington, the pay range for this position is $250,300 - $362,375. At Adobe, for sales roles starting salaries are expressed as total target compensation (TTC = base + commission), and short-term incentives are in the form of sales commission plans. Non-sales roles starting salaries are expressed as base salary and short-term incentives are in the form of the Annual Incentive Plan (AIP). In addition, certain roles may be eligible for long-term incentives in the form of a new hire equity award.

State-Specific Notices

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Equal Opportunity Statement

Adobe is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on gender, race or color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Learn more.

Adobe is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on gender, race or color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Learn more.

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