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Area Vice President, Enterprise Sales – Public Sector

SalesSalesFull TimeRemoteTeam 1,001-5,000Since 2010H1B SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

Maryland + 1 moreAll locations: Maryland, Virginia

Posted

59 days ago

Salary

$210K - $275K / year

Bachelor Degree10 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

• Recruit, build, manage, and develop a world-class team of Enterprise AEs, Regional Directors, and Regional Vice Presidents covering FED and SLED markets. • Own Public Sector revenue targets and lead the organization to consistent quarterly and annual attainment. • Define and execute market expansion strategies across FED and SLED segments, including whitespace identification, territory optimization, and prioritization of high-value agency and state opportunities. • Develop and execute a high-growth sales strategy focused on acquiring new customers, expanding existing relationships, and increasing market penetration. • Guide teams through complex, multi-year enterprise sales cycles—including procurement pathways, compliance requirements, and executive alignment. • Establish operating rigor across forecasting, pipeline development, territory planning, and account-based strategies. • Continuously assess and optimize the sales process to expand into new markets and improve win rate, deal velocity, and team productivity.

Job Requirements

  • 10+ years of progressive Public Sector sales leadership experience in SaaS or enterprise software.
  • Deep understanding of the distinct dynamics, challenges, and growth levers across both Federal and SLED markets.
  • 5+ years in a senior leadership role managing multi-layered, distributed enterprise sales teams.
  • Proven track record driving growth and improving sales performance metrics (win rate, deal size, productivity, ramp time).
  • Demonstrated success navigating complex Public Sector procurement, compliance requirements, and multi-stakeholder sales cycles.
  • Strong command of solution and value-based selling methodologies (MEDDIC, Command of the Message).

Benefits

  • Generous and competitive global and US benefits
  • New hire stock equity (RSUs) and employee stock purchase plan
  • Continuous career development and pathing opportunities
  • Best-in-breed onboarding
  • Internal mentor and buddy programs
  • Friendly, inclusive, high-performance workplace culture

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