Full-Time

Account Executive

Posted on 9/13/2024

OpenGov

OpenGov

501-1,000 employees

Cloud-based software for government organizations

Data & Analytics
Government & Public Sector

Compensation Overview

$110k - $180kAnnually

Mid

San Francisco, CA, USA

Requires onsite presence in San Francisco for a minimum of 3 days per week.

Category
Inside Sales
Sales & Account Management
Required Skills
Sales
Communications
Lead Generation
Cold Calling
Salesforce
Marketing
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree required
  • 2 to 4 years of quota-carrying sales experience and have previously sold software solutions required (State and Local Government vertical is a bonus but not required)
  • Strong work ethic and hunter mentality
  • Ability to thrive in a collaborative environment
  • Curious and coachable when it comes to new challenges
  • Demonstrated a consistent track record of hitting and exceeding quotas
  • Proven ability to close complex, consultative deals
  • Ability to travel as needed (anywhere from 25% to 50%)
  • Passionate about selling technology and what it can do for society
  • Ability to learn to speak with senior executives about the direction of their organization, transformational projects and budgets required to get there
  • Self-motivated, creative, results driven, solution oriented, direct and convincing when it’s right for the customer
  • Competitive, driven to succeed, money-motivated
  • Ability to remain focused and flexible during rapid change
  • Crisp written communication and fluency of expression
  • Experience with a CRM, ideally SalesForce
Responsibilities
  • Quarterback the customer relationship for the full OpenGov team driving the overall account strategy and marshaling the pre-sales team to grow our new and existing customer accounts
  • Establish, handle, and manage relationships between OpenGov and senior leaders of the customer and prospect government;
  • Generate new leads through networking and prospecting, including cold calling, as well as using marketing and PR activities of the company;
  • Make sales presentations to customers and prospects at different levels of the organization of leading governments within a prescribed territory.
  • Focus on Departments that would use Infrastructure and Asset Management solutions, Work Planning, Maintenance and Capital Infrastructure
  • Address product use cases, benefits, competitive advantages and business outcomes; facilitate executive and technical follow-up to close sale
  • Target account selling (prospecting/lead generation, qualification and scoping, closing strategies, negotiations, etc.)
  • Interface and develop professional relationships with existing customers and prospects throughout all organizational levels. Establish referenceable customers to build the OpenGov brand in your territory
  • In collaboration with OpenGov' marketing team, develop and execute demand generation campaigns
  • Lead contract negotiations
  • Partner with Marketing on leads from trade shows and campaigns. Help set event strategy for where OpenGov should be present
  • Sales process management and participate in sales planning status meetings (MEDDIC methodology, QBRs, and more)
  • Develop and maintain in-depth knowledge of OpenGov’s suites and the competitive landscape
  • Meet or exceed quota expectations

OpenGov provides cloud-based software solutions tailored for the public sector, focusing on strategic budgeting, planning, permitting, licensing, and code enforcement. Their products help government organizations transition from paper-based processes to digital workflows, significantly reducing the time and resources needed for tasks like budget creation, which can be completed in half the usual time. OpenGov stands out from competitors by leveraging extensive experience in the public sector to address specific challenges faced by local governments, such as outdated systems and the need for transparency. The company's goal is to empower government leaders with better data analysis tools to enhance decision-making and improve engagement with constituents.

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$221.8M

Headquarters

Redwood City, California

Founded

2012

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

7%

1 year growth

19%

2 year growth

59%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Growing demand for cloud solutions as governments modernize IT infrastructure.
  • Rising adoption of SaaS models provides steady revenue streams for OpenGov.
  • Expansion into tax software through iGovServices acquisition broadens product offerings.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from other cloud-based government software providers.
  • Integration challenges from iGovServices acquisition may disrupt service delivery.
  • Dependence on SaaS model makes OpenGov vulnerable to subscription fluctuations.

What makes OpenGov unique

  • OpenGov specializes in cloud-based solutions tailored for the public sector.
  • The company offers strategic budgeting, permitting, and licensing software.
  • OpenGov's software reduces traditional paper-based workflows, enhancing efficiency.

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