Full-Time

Strategic Account Manager

Posted on 9/4/2024

Red Hat

Red Hat

10,001+ employees

Open-source enterprise software and cloud solutions

Data & Analytics
Enterprise Software

Compensation Overview

$200.5k - $330.8kAnnually

+ Bonus + Commission + Equity

Senior, Expert

Remote in USA

Successful applicants must reside in Virginia.

US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
Strategic Account Management
Sales & Account Management
Required Skills
Sales
Communications
Requirements
  • 7+ years of field and solutions business to business (B2B) sales experience; 5+ years specifically focused on operations, sustainment, research and development efforts provided by Air Force and/or Space Force customers and supporting Federal System Integrators.
  • Working knowledge of U.S. Air Force procurement organizations and key decision makers and stakeholders
  • 3+ years of direct working relationship with DoD ecosystem and channel partners.
  • Hold at least a Secret Clearance or be able to obtain clearance at that level at minimum
  • Proven record of working closely with customers to produce solutions that exceed their business expectations
  • Extensive background in consultative customer engagement with either a major provider of enterprise software or within the sales division of an enterprise software reseller
  • Broad experience with the government acquisition process
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including extensive experience presenting to C-level executives at large companies
  • Solutions selling mindset and ability to work in an environment with multiple offerings and services
  • Proven ability to work seamlessly with global cross-functional teams to achieve success for customers
  • Excellent balance of strategic and tactical skills
Responsibilities
  • Responsible for positioning and cross-selling Red Hat's solutions and services while also expanding our accounts with key DoD customers.
  • Required to work closely with Product Engineering, Professional Services, and Product Support teams to ensure a premium customer experience with Red Hat's offerings.
  • Develops new accounts and/or expands existing accounts within an established agency, agencies, or geographic territory.

Red Hat specializes in open-source software solutions for large organizations and enterprises, focusing on cloud computing and enterprise software. Its main product, Red Hat OpenShift, is a Kubernetes-based platform that allows businesses to manage containerized applications efficiently across various cloud environments. This platform supports fast deployment and easy integration, helping companies modernize their IT infrastructure without being tied to a single cloud provider. Red Hat operates on a subscription-based model, where clients pay for access to software, updates, and customer support, along with professional services like consulting and training. Additionally, Red Hat offers a marketplace for certified enterprise software compatible with OpenShift, providing tools that enhance application performance and reduce costs. The company's goal is to enable enterprises to effectively manage and scale their IT infrastructure using open-source solutions.

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Raleigh, North Carolina

Founded

1993

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Growing demand for hybrid cloud solutions boosts Red Hat's market opportunities.
  • Expansion in AI and machine learning supports Red Hat's RHEL AI capabilities.
  • Increased focus on sustainability aligns with Red Hat's resource-efficient open-source solutions.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from SUSE and Canonical in Kubernetes and cloud offerings is intensifying.
  • Over-reliance on AWS partnerships may limit Red Hat's flexibility and bargaining power.
  • Rapid AI advancements could outpace Red Hat's current offerings, requiring significant investment.

What makes Red Hat unique

  • Red Hat specializes in open-source solutions for enterprise software and cloud computing.
  • Red Hat OpenShift offers a Kubernetes-based platform for managing containerized applications.
  • Red Hat's marketplace provides certified enterprise software compatible with OpenShift.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Family Planning Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

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