Slingshot Aerospace
We build space simulation and analytics solutions to bring clarity to complex environments and create a safer world.
Account Executive, National Security
Location
Arizona + 28 moreAll locations: Arizona, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Kansas, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin
Posted
36 days ago
Salary
Not specified
Bachelor Degree8 yrs expEnglish
Job Description
• Own the full sales lifecycle for assigned National Security accounts, from opportunity identification through contract execution and expansion
• Develop deep relationships with senior government stakeholders, program offices, and mission users across the Intelligence Community and related national security organizations
• Build and maintain a qualified pipeline of enterprise opportunities aligned to territory and revenue targets
• Shape customer requirements and acquisition strategies through early engagement and solution positioning
• Partner cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, Science, Capture, and Program teams to deliver customer-aligned proposals, briefings, RFIs, and demonstrations
• Forecast accurately and maintain disciplined pipeline hygiene using established sales processes and tools
• Represent Slingshot at customer meetings, industry events, and mission-focused forums
• Communicate customer feedback and market insights to internal stakeholders to inform roadmap and go-to-market strategy
• Perform other duties as assigned (less than 10%)
Job Requirements
- 8+ years of enterprise-level B2G or B2B sales experience, or equivalent experience, with demonstrated success closing complex deals
- Experience selling to U.S. National Security organizations or adjacent mission partners
- Strong understanding of federal procurement, budgeting, and acquisition processes
- Proven ability to manage long, multi-stakeholder sales cycles
- Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business-related field, or equivalent experience
- Ability to travel up to 25%, or equivalent flexibility
Benefits
- Equity, Diversity & Inclusion are key to our success. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and our employees are people with different strengths, experiences, and backgrounds, who share a passion for creating a safer, more connected world. Diversity not only includes race and gender identity, but also national origin, citizenship, sex, color, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic that is part of one’s identity. All of our employees’ points of view are key to our success, and we embrace individuality.