Federal Account Executive - UN, World Bank, NARA

Elastic; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 113,000 - 179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage for you and family

Flexible locations and schedules

Generous vacation days

Donation matching up to $2000

Volunteer hours (40 per year)

Parental leave (16 weeks)

Job summary

Elastic, the Search AI company, seeks a dynamic Federal Account Executive to grow our presence with UN, World Bank and NARA accounts. You will drive adoption of Elastic's AI-powered search and analytics in complex federal civilian deals.

You will build trusted relationships with developers and executives, champion Open Source offerings, and develop a territory plan to fuel substantial growth. This role includes base salary plus variable pay and stock eligibility.

Qualifications

• Proven SaaS subscription sales with quota overachievement.
• Experience selling to Federal Civilian agencies (UN, World Bank, NARA).
• Experience in Enterprise Search, Log Analytics, Security, APM, and Cloud.
• Ability to build relationships with developers and executives.
• Strong sales forecasting using SFDC.
• Enthusiasm for Open Source community involvement.
• Experience selling into Enterprise accounts in the territory.

Responsibilities

• Drive adoption of Elastic's AI-powered search within Federal Civilian accounts.
• Position as trusted advisor, turning data into actionable insights.
• Champion Open Source offerings and explain value of features.
• Identify and develop new use cases for Elastic’s solutions.
• Identify new business opportunities and navigate complex sales cycles.
• Develop a comprehensive business plan using ecosystems to drive growth.

Skills

SaaS sales

Federal civilian sales

Enterprise search

Sales forecasting

Open Source experience

Developer/executive relationships

Tools

SFDC (Salesforce)

Job description

Elastic, the Search AI Company, enables everyone to find the answers they need in real time, using all their data, at scale — unleashing the potential of businesses and people. The Elastic Search AI Platform, used by more than 50% of the Fortune 500, brings together the precision of search and the intelligence of AI to enable everyone to accelerate the results that matter. By taking advantage of all structured and unstructured data — securing and protecting private information more effectively — Elastic’s complete, cloud-based solutions for search, security, and observability help organizations deliver on the promise of AI.

What Is The Role

Elastic, the Search AI company, is seeking a dynamic Federal Account Executive . As an integral part of our growth strategy, you will play a key role in growing our presence within the UN (United Nations), World Bank and NARA (National Archives and Records Administration) customer accounts. This is an opportunity for those who are passionate about empowering companies through ground breaking AI powered search technology and analytics, enabling them to unlock the full potential of their data.

What You Will Be Doing

• Drive the adoption of Elastic's AI-powered search solutions within new Federal Civilian accounts and deepen our engagement with existing ones.
• Position yourself as a trusted advisor, assisting users and customers in harnessing the full power of Elastic's search analytics to transform their data into actionable insights.
• Champion our Open Source offerings, articulating the value and capabilities of our sophisticated commercial features.
• Identify and develop new use cases, showcasing how Elastic’s solutions enable users to work more efficiently and intelligently.
• Proactively identify new business opportunities with customers, effectively navigating complex sales cycle.
• Develop a comprehensive business plan using community, customer, and partner ecosystems to drive significant growth within your territory.

What You Bring

• A proven track record in SaaS subscription sales, particularly in complex accounts, evidenced by quota overachievement and strong customer references.
• Demonstrated experience selling to Federal Civilian agencies in particular the UN (United Nations), World Bank or NARA (National Archives and Records Administration)
• In-depth understanding and, ideally, experience in selling solutions related to Enterprise Search, Log Analytics, Security, APM, and Cloud.
• Adept at building relationships and establishing credibility with both developers and executives.
• Consistent and accurate sales forecasting skills using SFDC.
• Enthusiasm for the Open Source model and a deep appreciation for the community relying on our solutions.
• Prior experience selling into the Enterprise accounts included in this territory.

Bonus Points

• Experience in selling within an Open Source model.

Compensation for this role is in the form of base salary plus a variable component, that together comprise the On-Target Earnings (OTE). On-Target Earnings (OTE) are based on a 50/50 pay mix (base salary / target variable). The typical starting OTE range for new hires in this role is listed below. This range represents the lowest to highest OTE we reasonably and in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee's position within the OTE range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. Elastic believes that employees should have the opportunity to share in the value that we create together for our shareholders. Therefore, in addition to cash compensation, this role is currently eligible to participate in Elastic's stock program. Our total rewards package also includes a company-matched 401k with dollar-for-dollar matching up to 6% of eligible earnings, along with a range of other benefits offered with a holistic emphasis on employee well-being.

The typical starting salary range for this role is: $113,300 — $179,200 USD

The typical starting Target Variable range for this role is: $113,200 — $179,100 USD

The typical starting On-Target Earnings (OTE) range for this role is: $226,500 — $358,300 USD

Additional Information - We Take Care of Our People

As a distributed company, diversity drives our identity. Whether you’re looking to launch a new career or grow an existing one, Elastic is the type of company where you can balance great work with great life. Your age is only a number. It doesn’t matter if you’re just out of college or your children are; we need you for what you can do. We strive to have parity of benefits across regions and while regulations differ from place to place, we believe taking care of our people is the right thing to do.

• Competitive pay based on the work you do here and not your previous salary
• Health coverage for you and your family in many locations
• Ability to craft your calendar with flexible locations and schedules for many roles
• Generous number of vacation days each year
• Increase your impact - We match up to $2000 (or local currency equivalent) for financial donations and service
• Up to 40 hours each year to use toward volunteer projects you love
• Embracing parenthood with minimum of 16 weeks of parental leave

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance or regulation. We welcome individuals with disabilities and strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all individuals. To request an accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please email [e-mail] . We will reply to your request within 24 business hours of submission.

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