Strategic Client Executive, Public Sector Boston, MA

InterSystems Corporation; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

401(k) Profit Sharing Contribution

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Job summary

InterSystems is seeking a Strategic Client Executive for its State Government sales organization in Boston. The role focuses on building executive relationships, identifying opportunities, and positioning InterSystems’ technology to modernize state healthcare and public sector priorities.

Ideal candidates have strong communication and relationship-building skills, understand state government operations, and are eager to pursue a career in enterprise technology sales with structured training

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional experience in state government, executive branch, legislature, public policy, political campaigns, government affairs, business development, consulting, or a related field.
• Demonstrated understanding of state government operations, political and policy environments, and the roles of executive agencies, legislative bodies, and key public-sector stakeholders.
• Strong relationship-building, written communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage professionally with senior leaders and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated interest in developing a career in enterprise technology sales and a willingness to complete structured sales, healthcare industry, and InterSystems technology training.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute account strategies across assigned state government accounts.
• Research legislative, regulatory, and funding initiatives to identify emerging business opportunities.
• Build relationships with state agency staff, legislative offices, governors' offices, healthcare associations, and other key stakeholders.
• Attend customer meetings, conferences, association events, and executive briefings to increase InterSystems' visibility within assigned territories.
• Assist in developing account plans, stakeholder maps, opportunity strategies, and executive engagement plans.
• Coordinate internal resources to support customer pursuits, including Sales Engineering, Marketing, Product Management, and Executive Leadership.
• Learn or advance knowledge in state procurement processes, budgeting cycles, and public-sector funding mechanisms.
• Support proposal development, customer presentations, and business development campaigns.
• Maintain accurate customer information and opportunity tracking within the tracking system.
• Participate in a structured professional development program.

Skills

Relationship building

Executive presence

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Public sector sales interest

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Strategic Client Executive, Public Sector

InterSystems Public Sector Corporation (IPSC) is seeking a Strategic Client Executive to join its State Government sales organization. This role is designed for professionals with experience in state government, public policy, legislative affairs, political campaigns, government relations, healthcare administration, or related fields who are interested in building a long- term fulfilling career in enterprise technology sales.

Working alongside experienced professionals, Sales Engineers, and executive leadership, the Strategic Client Executive will learn how to identify opportunities, develop executive relationships, and position InterSystems' technology solutions to address the healthcare modernization priorities of state governments.

This position is ideal for individuals who understand how state government works and possess strong communication, relationship-building, and strategic thinking skills but may have limited enterprise software sales experience.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop and execute account strategies across assigned state government accounts.
• Research legislative, regulatory, and funding initiatives to identify emerging business opportunities.
• Build relationships with state agency staff, legislative offices, governors' offices, healthcare associations, and other key stakeholders.
• Attend customer meetings, conferences, association events, and executive briefings to increase InterSystems' visibility within assigned territories.
• Assist in developing account plans, stakeholder maps, opportunity strategies, and executive engagement plans.
• Coordinate internal resources to support customer pursuits, including Sales Engineering, Marketing, Product Management, and Executive Leadership.
• Learn or advance knowledge in state procurement processes, budgeting cycles, and public-sector funding mechanisms.
• Support proposal development, customer presentations, and business development campaigns.
• Maintain accurate customer information and opportunity tracking within the tracking system.
• Participate in a structured professional development program.

Requirements

• 2+ years of professional experience in state government, executive branch, legislature, public policy, political campaigns, government affairs, business development, consulting, or a related field.
• Demonstrated understanding of state government operations, political and policy environments, and the roles of executive agencies, legislative bodies, and key public‑sector stakeholders.
• Strong relationship‑building, written communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage professionally with senior leaders and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated interest in developing a career in enterprise technology sales and a willingness to complete structured sales, healthcare industry, and InterSystems technology training.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.

Preferred Background

• Governor's Office
• State Agency
• Medicaid Agency
• Public Health
• Legislative Caucus
• Congressional or State Campaigns
• Public Policy
• Consulting
• Military or Veterans Affairs
• Local Government

Enterprise technology sales experience is welcomed but not required. We are seeking individuals who possess intellectual curiosity, executive presence, strong communication skills, and a passion for improving government through technology.

Compensation & Benefits

InterSystems provides a current good faith estimate of the anticipated base salary range for this position depending on a variety of factors including experience, education, skills, and performance.

Other compensation may include a discretionary annual variable target incentive.

The company also provides generous employee benefits including:

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Short‑term and long‑term disability, and life insurance
• 401(k) Profit Sharing Contribution
• Paid Time Off and Holidays

This position may be eligible for sales incentives based on certain sales goals, achievements, and results. While sales incentives, if any, vary they generally will result in payment of 25% to 75% of base pay, assuming on‑target achievement.

The estimated base compensation range for this role is $70,000 - $110,000 USD.

About InterSystems

InterSystems, a creative data technology provider, delivers a unified foundation for next‑generation applications for healthcare, finance, manufacturing, and supply chain customers in more than 80 countries. Our data platforms solve interoperability, speed, and scalability problems for large organizations around the globe to unlock the power of data and allow people to perceive data in imaginative ways. Established in 1978, InterSystems is committed to excellence through its 24×7 support for customers and partners around the world. Privately held and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, InterSystems has 38 offices in 28 countries worldwide. For more information, please visit InterSystems.com.

AI Disclaimer

InterSystems may use AI tools for its internal operations including administrative tasks during recruitment (e.g., organizing candidate information). InterSystems’ approach to AI is guided by the InterSystems Responsible AI Guidelines. AI is not used to make or influence hiring decisions. All decisions are made by InterSystems employees.

Candidates may use AI for CV or interview preparation, provided materials are truthful and reflect their own experience. AI tools and third‑party transcription services must not be used during interviews or assessments.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer and do not discriminate because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity or expression or any other legally protected category. InterSystems is an E‑Verify Employer in the United States.