Federal Strategic Account Executive

Axon; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 142,500 - 228,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401K with employer match

Discretionary paid time off

Robust parental leave policy

Award-winning work environment

Job summary

A public safety technology company is seeking a Federal Strategic Account Executive to lead sales initiatives with federal law enforcement agencies. The role requires an individual with a strong background in federal sales, strategic account management, and relationship building. You will be responsible for developing and executing strategies that position the company as a trusted partner while driving adoption of mission-critical technologies. This position allows for remote work with approximately 50% travel.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in federal sales environments.
• Proven track record in developing strategic partnerships.
• Ability to engage with executive-level stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Own federal territory and identify strategic opportunities.
• Develop account strategies for federal law enforcement.
• Drive entire capture lifecycle, from shaping to execution.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Relationship building

Sales strategy development

Federal market knowledge

Solution sales

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Overview

Join Axon and be a Force for Good. At Axon, we’re on a mission to Protect Life. We pursue society’s most critical safety and justice issues with our ecosystem of devices and cloud software, and we work together with candor and care, welcoming diverse perspectives from our customers, communities and each other. Life at Axon is fast-paced, challenging and meaningful. Here, you’ll take ownership and drive real change and grow as you work toward a mission that matters at a company where you matter.

Location: Washington D.C. area ideal location, but open to remote. ~50% Travel

Reports to: SVP of Federal

Your Impact

As Axon’s Federal Strategic Account Executive, you will lead the strategy, positioning, and sale of Axon’s full technology ecosystem across key Federal accounts. This role focuses on enabling federal law enforcement agencies to modernize operations, enhance transparency, and deliver safer outcomes for the communities they serve. You will own the development and execution of strategic go-to-market plans, shape complex opportunities, and drive adoption of Axon’s mission-critical solutions. Working closely with product leaders, technical experts, and federal stakeholders, you will design and deliver solutions that meet high standards for reliability, security, scalability, and user experience. Success in this role requires deep knowledge of the federal market, the ability to navigate complex buying environments, and the drive to win large, strategic programs that advance our customers’ missions.

What You’ll Do

• Own your federal territory by identifying, qualifying, and shaping strategic opportunities across priority agencies.
• Develop and execute account strategies that position Axon as the trusted technology partner for federal law enforcement.
• Lead complex solution sales by translating customer mission requirements into comprehensive Axon solutions.
• Engage executive-level stakeholders and build durable relationships with decision-makers across federal agencies.
• Drive the full capture lifecycle — opportunity shaping, solution design, proposals, demonstrations, and negotiations.
• Partner cross-functionally with product, engineering, marketing, and technical teams to deliver winning strategies and customer outcomes.
• Identify emerging federal technology needs and align Axon innovations to mission-critical challenges.
• Represent Axon within the federal ecosystem, including conferences, industry events, and strategic customer engagements.
• Maintain accurate forecasting and pipeline management while consistently delivering against ambitious revenue targets.

What Success Looks Like in Your First 12 Months

• Establish executive relationships across your assigned federal agencies.
• Build and execute a clear capture strategy for multiple high-value opportunities.
• Position Axon as a strategic partner for mission-critical initiatives.
• Deliver measurable pipeline growth and close key strategic wins.
• Become a trusted voice internally for federal market insights and customer needs.

Why Top Federal Sellers Thrive at Axon

• Mission-driven technology — our solutions directly impact safety, accountability, and justice.
• Category leadership — Axon redefines public safety technology across hardware, software, and AI-powered platforms.
• Large, strategic opportunities — federal agencies are modernizing rapidly, creating significant expansion potential.
• Collaborative selling environment — strong partnership with product, engineering, and executive leadership.
• Real ownership — you will shape strategy, not just run deals.

The Kind of Seller Who Wins Here

• Thrives in complex federal sales environments with long buying cycles and multiple stakeholders.
• Thinks strategically about territory development, not just individual deals.
• Comfortable leading capture strategies and shaping opportunities early.
• Builds trusted advisor relationships with government leaders.
• Motivated by mission impact as much as revenue outcomes.
• Can operate in ambiguous environments with rapid change

Benefits

• Competitive salary and 401K with employer match
• Discretionary paid time off
• Robust parental leave policy
• An award-winning office/working environment
• Ride along with police officers to see them use our technology and get inspired
• And more…

Benefits listed herein may vary depending on the nature of your employment and the location where you work

The Pay: Axon is a total compensation company, meaning compensation is made up of base pay, bonus, and stock awards. The starting base pay for this role is between USD 142,500 in the lowest geographic market and USD 228,000 in the highest geographic market. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as: level, function, training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, geographic market, and often a combination of all these factors. Our benefits offer an array of options to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. To see more details on our benefits offerings please visit www.axon.com/careers/benefits.

Axon is a total compensation company, meaning compensation is made up of base pay and commission targets. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as: level, function, training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, geographic market, and often a combination of all these factors. Our benefits offer an array of options to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. To see more details on our benefits offerings please visit axon.com/careers.

Base Pay Range $171,000 — $273,600 USD

Don’t meet every single requirement? That’s ok. At Axon, we Aim Far. We think big with a long-term view to reinvent the world to be a safer, better place. We are also committed to building diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they check every box in the job description. If you’re excited about this role and our mission to Protect Life but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification listed here, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Important Notes

The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all duties, responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. The job description may change or be supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs and conditions.

Some roles may also require legal eligibility to work in a firearms environment.

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Axon’s mission is to Protect Life and is committed to the well-being and safety of its employees as well as Axon’s impact on the environment. All Axon employees must be aware of and committed to the appropriate environmental, health, and safety regulations, policies, and procedures. Axon employees are empowered to report safety concerns as they arise and activities potentially impacting the environment.

We are an equal opportunity employer that promotes justice, advances equity, values diversity and fosters inclusion. We’re committed to hiring the best talent — regardless of race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances — and empowering all of our employees so they can do their best work. If you have a disability or special need that requires assistance or accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please email [e-mail]. Please note that this email address is for accommodation purposes only. Axon will not respond to inquiries for other purposes.