Senior Account Executive, New Jersey

Peregrine; New Jersey; On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Peregrine Technologies in New Jersey is seeking a Senior Account Executive to drive the adoption of our law enforcement technology. You will manage a strategic territory, engage with major state and local agencies, and shape the future of our expanding platform.

The role emphasizes solution-based selling, multi-threaded deal cycles, and collaboration with marketing, legal, and operations to close complex SaaS deals, with base salary in the $135k–$165k USD range plus benefits and equity where

Qualifications

• 5+ years in field sales for enterprise software/SaaS.
• Experience selling SaaS into complex accounts and hitting quota.
• Knowledge of local public sector and law enforcement markets preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own the New Jersey territory; identify and cultivate opportunities to exceed quotas.
• Demonstrate Peregrine's solutions and articulate their value to agencies.
• Build relationships with law enforcement stakeholders from officers to officials.
• Develop a robust sales pipeline aligned with market trends and opportunities.
• Collaborate with deployment, marketing, legal, and operations for a seamless deal.
• Craft tailored solutions with advisors and veterans in the space.

Skills

Enterprise SaaS sales

New Jersey market

Public sector sales

Account management

Negotiation

Job description

Backed by leading Silicon Valley investors, Peregrine helps public safety organizations, state and local and governments, federal agencies, and private‑sector institutions address society’s challenges with unprecedented speed and accuracy. Our AI‑enabled platform turns siloed and disconnected data into operational intelligence — instantly surfacing mission‑critical information to empower better, faster decisions that improve outcomes at every touchpoint. Today Peregrine supports hundreds of customers across 30+ states and two countries, serving more than 125 million people — and we’re amplifying our impact as we expand into the enterprise and internationally.

The Role

Are you ready to make a direct impact on the adoption of law enforcement technology? As a Senior Account Executive at Peregrine, you'll play a pivotal role in driving our momentum in the state of New Jersey. Our customers in this territory are some of the largest, most strategic & most demanding law enforcement agencies in the region. You’ll leverage your skillset and experience to build upon our early success in this region to grow and shape the future of law enforcement technology in the region and beyond. As a seasoned sales professional, you’ll steer our sales efforts in alignment with the company’s growth trajectory by delivering on the following responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Territory Development: Take ownership of the law enforcement sector in New Jersey; identify and cultivate sales opportunities to surpass individual sales quotas and contribute significantly to the overall growth of the business.
• Product Expertise: Deeply understand Peregrine's innovative solutions. Present and demonstrate their advantages, features, functions & differentiators to law enforcement agencies in a highly compelling way and articulating their value to a diverse audience.
• Market Engagement: Foster strong relationships with law enforcement agencies by immersing yourself in their challenges, needs, and technology roadmaps and articulating the value proposition to diverse stakeholders, from frontline officers to high‑ranking officials.
• Pipeline Cultivation: Proactively identify and nurture a robust pipeline of opportunities, staying attuned to market trends and aligning efforts with evolving demands and long‑term opportunities.
• Collaborative Approach: Collaborate and orchestrate multifaceted initiatives across teams including deployment strategy, marketing, legal, and operations to ensure a seamless customer experience and successful deal closure.
• Innovative Problem‑Solving: Develop creative strategies in partnership with our internal & external advisors and law enforcement veterans, crafting tailored solutions that set a new standard of what’s possible in law enforcement technology.

What We Look For

• 5+ years of field sales experience in the enterprise software/SaaS space, experience within data integration, analytics, and business intelligence required
• A track record of success in selling SaaS platforms into net new complex accounts, demonstrated by overachievement of quota and strong customer references
• Experience within the local public sector vertical and, specifically, the local law enforcement market is strongly preferred
• Ability and comfort in negotiating and closing legal agreements with customers and supporting new customers through onboarding processes
• Proficient with solution‑based selling, experience managing a multi‑threaded and challenging sales process
• Excellent presentation, listening, organization, and contact management skills
• Excellent executive‑level verbal and written communication, presentation, and relationship management skills
• Located in New Jersey or the greater New York City Metropolitan Area

Salary

Annual Salary + Benefits + Equity (if applicable) + Bonus (if applicable)

$135,000—$165,000 USD

Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, certifications or licenses, and specific work location.

Information on the benefits offered is here.

Peregrine Technologies is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We celebrate diversity and are a proud equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.