Federal Account Manager

Checkmarx; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

401(k)

Career growth

Job summary

Checkmarx is seeking a Federal Account Manager to drive new logo acquisition and renewals within the U.S. federal sector.

You will own the full account lifecycle, qualify opportunities with MEDDPICC/MEDDIC, negotiate software licenses, and manage relationships with C-level stakeholders. Travel to customer sites is expected, and success hinges on building a trusted advisory role and achieving revenue targets.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of Federal sales or account management.
• Mastery of MEDDPICC/MEDDIC to qualify opportunities and drive revenue.
• Experience with Salesforce and Clari for pipeline management.
• Experience negotiating software licenses with C-levels.

Responsibilities

• Own and deliver on new logo quota within your defined territory.
• Nurture existing accounts, overseeing renewal health of each account.
• Focus on expanding Checkmarx licensing within existing accounts.
• Be a resourceful professional in fast-paced environments with continuous skill development.
• Collaborate with a Partner ecosystem to co-sell and drive net-new business.
• Cultivate an industry expert persona on LinkedIn and share AppSec insights.
• Use Checkmarx tools to keep accurate customer data and participate in weekly reviews.
• Build and maintain pipeline at 5X target.
• Maintain strong relationships with existing customers and identify growth opportunities.
• Lead and close multi-year deals.
• Travel to customer sites as needed.

Skills

Federal sales

Account management

MEDDPICC/MEDDIC

Salesforce

Clari

LinkedIn branding

AI tools

Excel modeling

Negotiation

Pipeline management

Tools

Salesforce

Clari

Excel

Job description

Checkmarx is the AI-powered application security leader helping the world’s most security-conscious enterprises secure the software that powers modern life. For more than two decades, our unified platform and services have helped organizations protect human and AI-generated code from the first line through runtime, reducing risk across applications, cloud, and the software supply chain without slowing innovation. We're trusted by 1,600+ customers in 70+ countries, including some of the largest enterprises and governments in the world. Guided by research-led innovation and a developer-first mindset, we help every developer, security team, and enterprise build software that is risk-free by design.

What are we looking for?

At Checkmarx, we're looking for a highly driven, results-oriented Federal Account Manager to drive both new business acquisition and the growth of existing customer accounts across the U.S. federal sector. This role will own the full account lifecycle, from identifying and closing new opportunities within federal agencies to managing and expanding renewal relationships with existing customers to maximize install growth and long‑term value.

The ideal candidate will have sales and relationship management experience in MEDDPICC/MEDDIC combined with a passion for learning about Checkmark’s platform, competitive advantages, and building strong connections with our customers. You will leverage your customer management, business, and sales acumen to ensure you achieve the required targets for your book of business. You will have experience negotiating software licenses, a consultative approach to working with C-levels & procurement, and a passion for customer advocacy.

How will you make an impact?

• We bring security expertise, innovation, and multiple products to the table – pull up a seat and join this growing team of experienced and passionate individuals.
• Members of this team at Checkmarx are highly motivated, skilled communicators who strive to understand client needs and create paths for customers to achieve their business objectives and goals.

Responsibilities

• Own and deliver on new logo quota within your defined territory
• Nurture existing accounts, overseeing the renewal health of each account.
• Focus on expanding Checkmarx licensing within the existing accounts within your territory.
• A resourceful professional with a strong work ethic who thrives in fast-paced, dynamic environments and is committed to continuous skill development
• Experience collaborating with a Partner ecosystem to co-sell, drive net-new business, and deliver enhanced value to customers.
• Ability to cultivate a credible "industry expert" persona on LinkedIn; sharing AppSec insights to build a personal brand that attracts and engages key stakeholders.
• Work with Checkmarx’s tools and technology to keep accurate customer and forecast information and participate in weekly account reviews.
• Build and maintain pipeline at 5X target.
• Actively work to maintain strong relationships with Checkmarx’s existing customer base while identifying opportunities for growing adoption
• Lead and close multi-year deals
• This position will involve face-to-face engagement with a customer base. If deemed appropriate, travel may be required to secure a relationship with the customer.
• Ability to travel to channel and customer sites

Requirements

• 2 - 3 years of experience in Federal sales or account management
• Mastery of MEDDPICC/MEDDIC to qualify opportunities and drive predictable revenue
• Skilled in Salesforce and Clari for accurate pipeline management and reporting, coupled with the ability to manage multiple prospect accounts with close attention to detail.
• Experience collaborating with a Partner ecosystem to co-sell, drive net-new business, and deliver enhanced value to customers.
• Ability to cultivate a credible "industry expert" persona on LinkedIn, sharing AppSec insights to build a personal brand that attracts and engages key stakeholders.
• Expert use of AI tools to accelerate the sales cycle, specifically for deep-dive research into net-new accounts and crafting highly personalized outreach for security buyers.
• Proficiency in Excel to model complex, multi-year deal structures, ensuring margin preservation and creating thoughtful leverage for future negotiations.
• A resourceful professional with a strong work ethic who thrives in fast-paced, dynamic environments and is committed to continuous skill development.
• You will have experience negotiating software license deals.
• Build and maintain a pipeline at 5X the target.

Preferences

• Experience selling into Cybersecurity, Application Security, B2B SaaS, Developer tools, DevSecOps, or Software Development environments
• Strong evidence of Quota Attainment and Sales Accomplishments

What we have to offer

• Comp Range: OTE $135,000 - $165,000 (50/50 Split) - compensation may exceed this range based on experience, skills, and qualifications
• Medical, dental, vision, 401(K), and additional incentives
• Culture of community and opportunity to work in a growing organization
• Room for career growth and professional development
• Training and educational opportunities

Checkmarx Inc. is an Aff… All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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