Principal Account Executive - Government

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

Job summary

Siemens is seeking a high-performing Principal Account Executive to drive net-new revenue across State and Local Government opportunities. This strategic hunter will identify, develop, and close complex enterprise deals by building trusted relationships with executive stakeholders and guiding customers through transformation initiatives.

You will navigate government procurement processes, lead multi-stakeholder sales cycles, and use value-based selling approaches to create demand in a dynamic,

Qualifications

• 8+ years of enterprise software, SaaS, or complex consultative technology sales experience.
• Proven track record of selling into State and Local Government; public-sector procurement experience.
• Proven ability to exceed annual sales quotas of $1M+ through new business and growth.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic territory and account plans to acquire new customers.
• Generate pipeline via proactive prospecting, executive outreach, and industry networking.
• Lead complex enterprise sales cycles from identification to close using MEDDPICC.
• Apply Challenger-based selling to deliver insights and create urgency for change.
• Build executive-level relationships with government officials and procurement teams.
• Collaborate with internal teams to craft winning account strategies and ensure forecast accuracy.

Skills

Enterprise software sales

State & Local Government

MEDDPICC

Executive presence

Strategic account planning

Multi-stakeholder selling

Prospecting

Salesforce

Tools

Salesforce

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.

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.

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