Sales Team Lead - State and Local Government

PowerToFly; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision benefits

401(k) and profit-sharing

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Esri is seeking a senior sales leader to captain a State and Local Government Mid-Market team in the Sacramento area. You will drive enterprise sales, mentor a virtual team, and craft growth strategies across public works, land records, and transportation sectors.

You will leverage deep GIS knowledge, negotiate with executives, and deliver solutions that align with public sector budgets and procurement cycles. Domestic travel up to 50% is required.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of enterprise sales and/or relevant consulting or program management experience.
• 3+ years of experience mentoring, motivating, and coaching on a team.
• Advanced knowledge of State and Local Government and GIS trends.

Responsibilities

• Lead the sales activities of your team through the account management process.
• Mentor your team with coaching, direction and feedback to drive results.
• Develop location strategies for large, complex organizations and build executive relationships.
• Deliver results by closing opportunities and supporting customer initiatives.

Skills

Enterprise sales

Mentoring

Account growth strategy

Public sector/domain knowledge

Travel up to 50%

Negotiation

Storytelling & presentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in GIS, business administration, or related field

Master's degree in GIS, business administration, or related field

Job description

At Esri, our team leads are part of a highly skilled team that promotes and sells the adoption of Esri technology. We invite you to use your coaching and team-building skills as well as your experience with geospatial technology to become an integral part of the State and Local Government Mid-Market account team. We are looking for an individual who inspires and motivates others and who enjoys implementing strategies that will radically improve the challenges businesses face. You will lead a team that helps new and existing customers optimize and expand adoption of Esri technology, identify new areas of growth, and share expertise that helps deliver on their mission.

• Empower your team. Manage the sales activities of your team by strategically leading all stages of the account management process. Mentor your team through active coaching, clear direction, and regular feedback. Cultivate a virtual team to support sales objectives and generate results.
• Build relationships. Prospect, develop, and implement location strategies for large, complex organizations. Create and lead opportunities within high-level lines of business. Participate and present at trade shows, workshops, and seminars.
• Understand our customers. Use your advanced knowledge Public Works, Land Records, Public Safety, or Transportation and its relevance to the application of GIS (Geographic Information System) to clearly articulate the strength and value of Esri technology. Identify key stakeholders within organizations and gain access to executive, enterprise-level decision makers. Understand complex customer budgeting and acquisition processes.
• Be an expert. Demonstrate expert knowledge of ArcGIS and its value propositions within City and County Governments. Consistently conduct research and pursue professional development to ensure competitive knowledge. Expertly plan and prepare negotiations with customers.
• Deliver Results. Successfully execute the sales cycle to close new opportunities to meet sector goals. Work creatively to develop solutions that help customers reach their goals and initiatives. Use your innovative whiteboarding and presentation skills to support visual storytelling.

• 8+ years of enterprise sales and/or relevant consulting or program management experience
• 3+ years of experience mentoring, motivating, and coaching on a team
• Able to build compelling account growth strategies
• Advanced knowledge of State and Local Government and new technology trends, and the ability to translate this into complex solutions for customers
• Deep understanding of GIS and Esri technology
• Expert visual storyteller and negotiator across all levels of an organization
• Knowledge of the fiscal year, budgeting, and procurement cycles
• Ability to travel domestically or internationally up to 50%
• Bachelor's degree in GIS, business administration, or a related field
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this posting. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.

• Knowledge of data science or spatial analysis and how it is used for problem solving and uncovering patterns and trends within organizations
• Master's degree in GIS, business administration, or a related field

Questions about our interview process? We have answers.

Esri's competitive total rewards strategy includes industry-leading health and welfare benefits: medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance for employees (and their families), 401(k) and profit-sharing programs, minimum accrual of 80 hours of vacation leave, twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. Base salary is one component of our total rewards strategy. Compensation decisions and the base range for this role take into account many factors including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.

A reasonable estimate of the base salary range is$114,400-$197,600 USD.

About Esri

At Esri, diversity is more than just a word on a map. When employees of different experiences, perspectives, backgrounds, and cultures come together, we are more innovative and ultimately a better place to work. We believe in having a diverse workforce that is unified under our mission of creating positive global change. We understand that diversity, equity, and inclusion is not a destination but an ongoing process. We are committed to the continuation of learning, growing, and changing our workplace so every employee can contribute to their life's best work. Our commitment to these principles extends to the global communities we serve by creating positive change with GIS technology. For more information on Esri's Racial Equity and Social Justice initiatives, please visit our website here.

Esri is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

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Available in Sacramento, CA