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ArangoDB

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Federal Sales Leader – Go-to-Market Builder

Product MarketingProduct MarketingFull TimeRemoteSeniorTeam 51-200Since 2015H1B SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

United States

Posted

178 days ago

Salary

Not specified

Seniority

Senior

10 yrs expEnglishCloudCyber SecurityOpen SourceType Script

Job Description

• Build the Federal GTM Motion – Establish the playbook for federal growth, creating the repeatable processes, frameworks, and execution discipline needed to scale • Drive New Business & Expansion – Identify, qualify, and close high-value opportunities across Civilian, DoD, and Intel agencies • Own Executive Relationships – Develop and maintain long-term strategic relationships with program leaders, executive stakeholders, and mission leaders • Navigate Federal Procurement – Lead with expertise in acquisition pathways, contracting vehicles (GSA, SEWP, etc.), and compliance standards • Champion MEDDIC Discipline – Rigorously qualify opportunities, align with mission and business outcomes, and ensure precision in execution • Forecast with Precision – Maintain absolute CRM hygiene in Salesforce and commit to weekly pipeline reviews • Evangelize the Mission Value – Deliver compelling presentations and executive-level engagements that highlight ArangoDB’s differentiation and strategic fit for federal missions • Partner Ecosystem & Distributor Management – Build and manage the broader U.S. Federal partner ecosystem (resellers, systems integrators, primes, and subcontractors) • Collaborate to Win – Partner cross-functionally with Technical PreSales, Marketing, and Customer Success to drive adoption and expansion • Be in the Field – Travel as necessary to engage directly with senior leaders, program managers, and stakeholders

Job Requirements

  • 10-15+ years of enterprise software sales with direct success in the U.S. Federal Government (Civilian, DoD, Intel)
  • Demonstrated track record of building and scaling a federal GTM organization—from strategy to execution
  • Deep knowledge of government procurement, contracting vehicles (GSA, SEWP, etc.), and compliance requirements
  • Expertise in selling deep tech/enterprise infrastructure (databases, cloud, open source, cybersecurity, or equivalent)
  • Fluency in MEDDIC
  • Strong executive presence with ability to engage program leaders, executive stakeholders, and mission leaders
  • Experience building and managing a partner ecosystem and distributor relationships within the federal market
  • Data-driven operator who leverages metrics and insights for forecasting accuracy
  • Maintain absolute CRM hygiene in Salesforce and commit to weekly pipeline reviews
  • U.S. Citizenship required
  • Active Security Clearance required; TS clearance preferred
  • Willingness/ability to travel regularly (question asks about travel 30% or more)

Benefits

  • most of our diverse team works remotely worldwide
  • Do you prefer your desk at home or do you want to join us at one of our locations? Your choice
  • Work with global, multicultural team from 5 different continents and more than 20 countries
  • Inclusive workplace committed to a workplace free of discrimination and harassment

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