Senior Account Executive, SLED (NorCal)

WinsAbove; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

WinsAbove is seeking a seasoned SLED Account Executive to help build its Public Sector Sales team in San Francisco. This role requires developing and executing an account plan, driving sales in designated areas, and managing contract negotiations.

The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience selling technical solutions, understanding computer networking, and possess strong interpersonal and organizational skills. Join us to help drive significant revenue targets while ensuring customer success.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience selling to Public Sector.
• Experience managing longer, complex sales cycles.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Developing and executing against a comprehensive account plan.
• Driving sales in a defined territory to achieve revenue targets.
• Managing contract negotiations and maintaining a robust sales pipeline.

Skills

Sales of technical solutions to the Public Sector

Experience managing complex sales cycles

Understanding of computer networking

Strong interpersonal communication skills

Self-motivated and entrepreneurial spirit

Education

Technical background in engineering, computer science, or MIS

Job description

Available Location: Bay Area/NorCal

About the Department

Account Executives, Channel Account Managers, Business Development Representatives, Solution Engineers, Customer Success, and Sales Operations - all working together help our customers adopt Cloudflare and create great Internet-enabled experiences. The sales team at Cloudflare helps customers solve real, technical problems while creating the revenue streams that help the company provide free service to millions in our community.

What you'll do

We are looking for a seasoned sales professional to help us build a Public Sector Sales team to help cover the State and Local market for the territory. The ideal candidate will possess both a sales and technical background that enables them to drive engagement at all levels with technical and non-technical buyers.

As an SLED Account Executive, you'll be responsible for developing and executing against a comprehensive account/territory plan as well as driving sales in a defined territory and/or account list to achieve revenue targets. The person in this role will also assist in creating and articulating compelling value propositions for Cloudflare services.

Additional responsibilities will include:

• Manage contract negotiations
• Maintain a robust sales pipeline
• Develop long-term strategic relationships with key accounts.

Examples of desirable skills, knowledge and experience

• Minimum 3 years of experience selling technical solutions or products to the Public Sector (SLED, Federal Government, Municipalities, etc.)
• Experience managing longer, complex sales cycles
• Basic understanding of computer networking and “how the internet works”
• Aptitude for learning technical concepts/terms (Technical background in engineering, computer science, or MIS a plus)
• Strong interpersonal communication (verbal and written) and organizational skills.
• Self-motivated; entrepreneurial spirit
• Comfortable working in a fast paced dynamic environment
• Experience selling to SLED customer base

This position may require access to information protected under U.S. export control laws, including the U.S. Export Administration Regulations. Please note that any offer of employment may be conditioned on your authorization to receive software or technology controlled under these U.S. export laws without sponsorship for an export license.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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