Principal Account Executive - Government

Siemens AG; Raleigh (NC); Remote; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens AG is seeking a high-performing Principal Account Executive to drive net-new revenue across State and Local Government with asset lifecycle management software and services. This U.S.-based remote role requires navigating public-sector procurement processes and leading complex multi-stakeholder sales cycles using Challenger and MEDDPICC.

You’ll build executive relationships with procurement teams and C-suite leaders, manage prospects through negotiations, and contribute to sustained

Qualifications

• 8+ years of enterprise software, SaaS, or complex consultative technology sales experience.
• Experience selling into State and Local Government and navigating public-sector procurement processes.
• Proven history of exceeding annual sales quotas of $1 million or more through new business acquisition and strategic account growth.
• Expertise managing complex, multi-party enterprise sales cycles involving executive sponsors, business stakeholders, technical evaluators, procurement, and legal teams.
• Proven ability to prospect independently and lead opportunities from initial engagement through negotiation, contracting, and close.
• Exceptional executive presence with the ability to influence and build credibility with C‑suite leaders and senior government officials.
• Strong consultative-selling skills with the ability to establish trust, uncover business needs, quantify value, and develop outcome-based solution strategies.
• Excellent presentation, communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain executive-level relationships within complex hierarchical organizations.
• Advanced proficiency with Salesforce CRM and related sales productivity, forecasting, and collaboration tools.
• Outstanding time management, prioritization, organizational, and territory planning skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to create demand, identify whitespace opportunities, and succeed in fast-paced, evolving environments.
• High resilience, business acumen, adaptability, and commitment to continuous learning and professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Developing and executing strategic territory and account plans to identify, engage, and acquire net-new customers.
• Generating qualified pipeline through proactive prospecting, executive outreach, account-based selling, industry networking, referrals, and targeted market development activities.
• Driving Siemens Asset Management Software growth by building trusted advisor relationships with prospective clients and converting opportunities into long-term customer partnerships.
• Leading complex enterprise sales cycles from opportunity identification through contract execution, leveraging the MEDDPICC qualification framework to drive deal progression, forecast accuracy, and consistent execution.
• Applying Challenger-based selling techniques to teach, tailor, and take control of customer conversations by delivering insights that challenge conventional thinking and create urgency for change.
• Building and maintaining executive-level relationships across State and Local Government, organizations, including operational leaders, department heads, procurement teams, and C-suite executives.
• Engaging effectively in both business and technical conversations, articulating the operational, financial, and strategic value of Siemens solutions to diverse stakeholder groups.
• Navigating complex, multi-stakeholder buying environments, uncovering customer challenges, identifying decision criteria, and aligning solutions to measurable business outcomes.
• Differentiating Siemens solutions in competitive situations through strong value-based selling, strategic account planning, and deep understanding of customer priorities.
• Collaborating with Sales Engineering, Customer Success, Professional Services, Product Management, and Executive Leadership to develop and execute winning account strategies.
• Maintaining disciplined opportunity management practices, accurate forecasting, and CRM hygiene while consistently advancing pipeline and revenue objectives.

Job description

At Siemens, we help organizations transform maintenance and operations through connected insights, AI-powered technology, and intelligent asset management solutions. Our software enables customers to manage the full lifecycle of assets, facilities, and infrastructure while improving efficiency, reducing risk, and optimizing long‑term investments. By connecting data, people, and processes, we empower organizations to make smarter decisions, maximize asset performance, and achieve more resilient operations.

Description:

Siemens is seeking a high‑performing Principal Account Executive to drive net‑new revenue growth across State and Local Government organizations through the sale of asset lifecycle management software and professional services. This strategic hunting role is responsible for identifying, developing, and closing complex enterprise opportunities by building trusted relationships with executive stakeholders and guiding customers through transformational business initiatives.

You should bring a proven track record of meeting quota, expertise in navigating government procurement processes, and the ability to lead sophisticated, multi‑stakeholder sales cycles using consultative, value‑based selling approaches such as Challenger and MEDDPICC. Success in this role requires an entrepreneurial mindset, executive presence, and the ability to create demand in a dynamic, high‑growth environment.

This is a U.S.-based remote role. 20% domestic travel is anticipated.

Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States and will not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.

You’llmake an impact by

• Developing and executing strategic territory and account plans to identify, engage, and acquire net‑new customers.
• Generating qualified pipeline through proactive prospecting, executive outreach, account‑based selling, industry networking, referrals, and targeted market development activities.
• Driving Siemens Asset Management Software growth by building trusted advisor relationships with prospective clients and converting opportunities into long‑term customer partnerships.
• Leading complex enterprise sales cycles from opportunity identification through contract execution, leveraging the MEDDPICC qualification framework to drive deal progression, forecast accuracy, and consistent execution.
• Applying Challenger‑based selling techniques to teach, tailor, and take control of customer conversations by delivering insights that challenge conventional thinking and create urgency for change.
• Building and maintaining executive‑level relationships across State and Local Government, organizations, including operational leaders, department heads, procurement teams, and C‑suite executives.
• Engaging effectively in both business and technical conversations, articulating the operational, financial, and strategic value of Siemens solutions to diverse stakeholder groups.
• Navigating complex, multi‑stakeholder buying environments, uncovering customer challenges, identifying decision criteria, and aligning solutions to measurable business outcomes.
• Differentiating Siemens solutions in competitive situations through strong value‑based selling, strategic account planning, and deep understanding of customer priorities.
• Collaborating with Sales Engineering, Customer Success, Professional Services, Product Management, and Executive Leadership to develop and execute winning account strategies.
• Maintaining disciplined opportunity management practices, accurate forecasting, and CRM hygiene while consistently advancing pipeline and revenue objectives.

This is howyou'llwin us over

• 8+ years of enterprise software, SaaS, or complex consultative technology sales experience with a proven track record of exceeding revenue, pipeline, and business performance objectives.
• Demonstrated success selling into State and Local Government organizations and navigating public‑sector procurement processes.
• Proven history of exceeding annual sales quotas of $1 million or more through new business acquisition and strategic account growth.
• Expertise managing complex, multi‑party enterprise sales cycles involving executive sponsors, business stakeholders, technical evaluators, procurement, and legal teams.
• Proven ability to prospect independently and lead opportunities from initial engagement through negotiation, contracting, and close.
• Exceptional executive presence with the ability to influence and build credibility with C‑suite leaders and senior government officials.
• Strong consultative‑selling skills with the ability to establish trust, uncover business needs, quantify value, and develop outcome‑based solution strategies.
• Excellent presentation, communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain executive‑level relationships within complex hierarchical organizations.
• Advanced proficiency with Salesforce CRM and related sales productivity, forecasting, and collaboration tools.
• Outstanding time management, prioritization, organizational, and territory planning skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to create demand, identify whitespace opportunities, and succeed in fast‑paced, evolving environments.
• High resilience, business acumen, adaptability, and commitment to continuous learning and professional growth.

At Siemens, you'll have the opportunity to grow your career while helping organizations operate smarter, safer, and more sustainably. We foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning, where employees are empowered to make a difference every day. If you're excited about solving real‑world challenges and shaping the future of asset management, we encourage you to apply.

Our Commitment to Equity and Inclusion in our Diverse Global Workforce:

We value your unique identity and perspective. We are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society, while ensuring that we attract the best talent based on qualifications, skills, and experiences. We welcome you to bring your authentic self and transform the every day with us.

Siemens maintains a Drug Free workplace in accordance with applicable law.

The pay range for this position is $85,000 - $120,000 annually with a commission target of $90,000 - $110,000. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Siemens is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

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Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any characteristic protected by Federal or other applicable law.

Reasonable Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing a job application, interviewing, completing any pre‑employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please fill out the accommodations form by clicking on this link Accommodationfor disability form . If you’re unable to complete the form, you can reach out to our AskHR team for support at 1-866-743-6367. Please note our AskHR representatives do not have visibility of application or interview status.

Application Deadline
This role will be posted for a minimum of five (5) days from the original posting date. The posting timeline may change based on applicant volume to ensure we attract and consider a strong and representative candidate pool.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Siemens is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

EEO is the Law
Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any characteristic protected by Federal or other applicable law.

Reasonable Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing a job application, interviewing, completing any pre‑employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please fill out the accommodations form by clicking on this link Accommodationfor disability form . If you’re unable to complete the form, you can reach out to our AskHR team for support at 1-866-743-6367. Please note our AskHR representatives do not have visibility of application or interview status.

Pay Transparency
Siemens follows Pay Transparency laws.

Application Deadline
This role will be posted for a minimum of five (5) days from the original posting date. The posting timeline may change based on applicant volume to ensure we attract and consider a strong and representative candidate pool.

California Privacy Notice
California residents have the right to receive additional notices about theirpersonal information. To learn more, click here .

Criminal History
Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable local and state laws.