Federal Sales Account Manager – SIs

Trellix; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 340,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plans

Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage

Paid Time Off

Support for Community Involvement

Job summary

Trellix is seeking a high-energy Sales Account Representative for the DoD/SI sales team, focusing on Navy, Marine Corps, and major System Integrators to deliver Trellix cybersecurity solutions across DoD networks.

You will hunt for new opportunities, drive pipeline, and engage C-suite stakeholders while collaborating with channel partners to close high-value defense contracts. This role requires travel and a strong track record in enterprise cybersecurity sales.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of quota attainment in enterprise cybersecurity software, hardware, and services.
• Strong account planning, pipeline management, and contract execution skills.
• Excellent ability to articulate complex security concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• Willingness to travel regularly to customer and partner sites.
• Experience leading account teams to drive complex sales cycles.

Responsibilities

• Drive Revenue & Exceed Quotas across software, hardware, and professional services.
• Aggressive Pipeline Generation to build 3x quota or greater.
• Strategic Account & Partner Management with Navy, USMC, and large Federal SI.

Skills

Quota attainment

Executive communication

Territory planning

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

About Trellix
Trellix is a global company redefining the future of cybersecurity. The company’s comprehensive, open, and native cybersecurity platform helps organizations confronted by today’s most advanced threats gain confidence in the protection and resilience of their operations. Trellix, along with an extensive partner ecosystem, accelerates technology innovation through artificial intelligence, automation, and analytics to empower over 50,000 business and government customers with responsibly architected security. More at https://trellix.com .

Role Overview:

As a Sales Account Representative within the Trellix United States DoD/SI Sales Team, you will be on the front lines of safeguarding mission-critical national security infrastructure. In this role, you will focus on engaging Navy, Marine Corps, and key Systems Integrator partners, guiding them on their journey to secure defense networks with intelligent, agile, and resilient cybersecurity solutions.

We are looking for a high-energy "hunter" who thrives on forging strong relationships, driving pipeline growth, and delivering modern cybersecurity capabilities (SecOps, Endpoint, Cloud, and Data Security) to the modern warfighter and the integrators who support them.

About the role:

Key Responsibilities

Drive Revenue & Exceed Quotas: Consistently meet and exceed assigned annual revenue targets across software, hardware, and professional services.

Aggressive Pipeline Generation: Maintain a strong "hunter" mindset to build and sustain an active sales pipeline equal to 3x quota or greater.

Strategic Account & Partner Management: Build deep trust and strategic rapport with key decision-makers across the US Navy, USMC, and major System Integrators.

C-Suite & Executive Engagement: Position Trellix's value proposition directly to agency executives, program managers, and senior leadership up to the CIO and CISO levels.

Solution Positioning: Identify customer pain points and mission requirements to competitively position Trellix’s integrated product portfolio and services.

Forecasting Excellence: Maintain high accuracy in forecasting weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual Commit, Upside, and Pipeline metrics within CRM.

Lead Ecosystem & Channel Strategy: Collaborate closely with channel partners and lead cross-functional internal teams (Sales Engineers, Product Specialists, Executive Sponsors) to close high-value defense contracts.

About you:

Preferred Qualifications

DoD & SI Sales Expertise: Prior success selling directly into the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, and large Federal System Integrators.

Cybersecurity Background: Hands-on experience selling cloud-delivered (SaaS) and on-premises cybersecurity solutions, with an understanding of SecOps and DevSecOps environments.

Federal Procurement Knowledge: Deep understanding of DoD budgeting, contracting vehicles, FAR/DFARS regulations, and defense policy processes.

Channel Ecosystem Mastery: Experience leveraging Federal channel partners, distributors, and contract vehicles to accelerate deals.

Minimum Qualifications

Proven Track Record: Demonstrated history of consistent quota attainment and territory growth selling enterprise cybersecurity software, hardware, and services.

Execution & Territory Planning: Strong account planning, pipeline management, and contract execution skills.

Executive Communication: Exceptional ability to articulate complex security concepts and value propositions clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.

Travel: Willingness and ability to travel regularly to customer and partner sites as needed.

Team Leadership: Strong collaborative skills with a track record of leading account teams to drive complex sales cycles.

This position is paid (in part) on a commission basis. The Base Pay Range is $130,000 – $180,000. The On Target Earnings (OTE) Range (base pay plus on target commission) is $280,000 – $340,000. Actual base pay within the Base Pay Range and actual OTE within the OTE Range will depend on varying circumstances, including the work location, individual qualifications, company budget and other operational business needs. Compensation may also include long-term incentives, subject to various metrics and company policy.

Company Benefits and Perks:

We believe that the best solutions are developed by teams who embrace each other’s unique experiences, skills, and abilities. We work hard to create a dynamic workforce where we encourage everyone to bring their authentic selves to work every day. We offer a variety of social programs, flexible work hours and family-friendly benefits to all of our employees.

Retirement Plans

Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage

Paid Time Off

Support for Community Involvement

We're serious ab out our commitment to a workplace where everyone can thrive and contribute to our industry-leading products and customer support, which is why we prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation or any other legally protected status.

Our Commitment to You:

At Trellix, we are committed to creating a safe and trustworthy experience for our customers, employees, and candidates. Please be aware that fraudulent recruiting activity can occur through fake job postings or impersonated communications.

Trellix conducts interviews through professional channels only and does not use text messages, instant messaging, or group chats for interviews. We will never request sensitive personal information—such as your date of birth, Social Security number, or national ID number—during the interview process.

Trellix also does not require candidates to pay fees, purchase products or services, or process payments of any kind as part of the recruiting or hiring process. And Trellix will never keep any original work authorization documents that we may be required to review during the hiring process.