Federal Account Manager - DOD, Public Sector

InterSystems; Vienna (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that is at the forefront of technology solutions for critical sectors like healthcare and finance. As a Sales Executive, you will play a pivotal role in introducing innovative products to government agencies, particularly the Department of Defense. Your expertise in technology sales and understanding of government contracting will be essential as you develop strategic relationships and drive new business opportunities. This role offers a unique chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, where your contributions will help shape the future of data technology solutions. If you are passionate about making a difference and have a proven track record in sales, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of technology sales success, particularly with the Department of Defense.
• Strong understanding of government contracting processes and relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage sales strategies and drive new business opportunities within the Department of Defense.
• Build relationships with Systems Integrators to promote InterSystems technology.

Skills

Technology Sales

Government Contracting Knowledge

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Sales Strategy Development

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Security Clearance (Top-Secret)

Job description

Build a Career that Makes a Difference

Welcome to our Careers section! We hire only talented, dedicated, and driven individuals - the best and the brightest from all over the world. Join us as we develop and deliver solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges. Search below to find the right opportunity for you.

InterSystems technology is the engine behind the world's most important applications. Our software is used to manage over 1 billion patient records worldwide. In financial services, nearly $2 trillion in assets are governed by InterSystems-based risk and compliance applications. With great products, and brilliant people, what we do, matters.

Sales Executives in the Federal business are responsible for managing all aspects of prospective and existing accounts, generating sales revenue, and ensuring a productive and profitable business relationship with customers and with Systems Integrators.

The ideal candidate will have experience selling technology into governmental accounts or partnering with Systems Integrators that sell into such accounts. A background in operational systems, data platforms or enterprise software is important – particularly related to the regulatory and policy frameworks used to support the federal government ecosystem. An understanding of the Federal procurement process is important, including contracting vehicles, prime contractors versus subcontractors, services versus products, flow down considerations, and ongoing contract management.

Responsibilities:

• Introducing InterSystems products and services to The US Department of Defense
• Planning sales strategy and driving new business opportunities with target operating divisions within the Department
• Main focus will be on non-health programs, use cases and opportunities. Sub-focus healthcare related prospects
• Achieving sales objectives and quotas
• Influencing the design of upcoming RFxs through collaboration with key stakeholders
• Building relationships with Systems Integrators in order to drive the inclusion of InterSystems technology in proposals
• Collaborating with Sales Engineers and other functional units at InterSystems to assemble sales proposals including RFx responses
• Acting as the principal liaison between InterSystems, prime contractors, and customer accounts; developing and enhancing business relationships by providing high levels of service and by encouraging contact with accounts at various organizational levels; developing and continuously updating account profiles
• Ensuring that problems raised by existing customers and integrators are handled by the organization
• Providing feedback from customers regarding product performance; providing input to product development and support services for product fixes and enhancement
• Representing InterSystems at sales conferences to promote the Company’s products and services
• Generating new business revenues as well as helping to protect and grow existing customer base

Qualifications:

• Governmental agency domain knowledge, especially around key topics and trends impacting Defense. This includes Departmental priorities, key programs within operating divisions, and assessing the impact of statute and regulation in supporting new efforts.
• 8+ years track record of technology sales success at the US Department of Defense. This includes non-cleared and cleared opportunities in CONUS and non-CONUS theatres
• Demonstrated experience selling software solutions, including data platforms and analytics to the Department of Defense
• Achieving net new software sales quotas for the past several years (consistent record of achieving targets)
• Growing a sales territory within the Department of Defense, focused on non-healthcare components
• Demonstrated experience selling software solutions, including data platforms and analytics
• Understanding of the government contracting process and established relationships with key external business partners
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills

Education and Training:

• Bachelor’s Degree or relevant experience
• Security Clearance and the Top-Secret level or above a plus

We are an equal-opportunity employer and do not discriminate because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity or expression or any other legally protected category. InterSystems is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.

About InterSystems

InterSystems, a creative data technology provider, delivers a unified foundation for next-generation applications for healthcare, finance, manufacturing, and supply chain customers in more than 80 countries. Our data platforms solve interoperability, speed, and scalability problems for large organizations around the globe to unlock the power of data and allow people to perceive data in imaginative ways. Established in 1978, InterSystems is committed to excellence through its 24×7 support for customers and partners around the world. Privately held and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, InterSystems has 38 offices in 28 countries worldwide. For more information, please visit InterSystems.com.