Full-Time

Enterprise Account Executive – Team Lead

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OpenGov

OpenGov

501-1,000 employees

Cloud-based software for public sector management

Data & Analytics
Government & Public Sector

Compensation Overview

$181.5k - $220kAnnually

Senior, Expert

Atlanta, GA, USA

Position requires onsite presence in Atlanta, GA.

Category
Strategic Account Management
Sales & Account Management
Required Skills
Sales
Lead Generation
Salesforce
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree (strongly preferred) or commensurate experience
  • 7+ 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
  • Ability and desire to coach and develop others
  • Demonstrated a consistent track record of hitting and exceeding quotas
  • Proven ability to close complex, consultative deals
  • Ability to travel up 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
  • Ability to remain focused and flexible during rapid change
  • Crisp written communication and fluency of expression
  • Experience with a CRM, ideally SalesForce
Responsibilities
  • Lead Enterprise and multi-suite opportunities driving the overall account strategy and marshaling the pre-sales team to grow our new and existing customer accounts
  • Define territory plan for what is a key account and take personal ownership to drive focus and account plan
  • Work collaboratively with product-specific Account Executives in their Team to aid in their ramping and meet sales goals
  • Help drive viral growth strategies in their territory by being the primary territory partner throughout the organization
  • 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
  • Quickly develop thorough knowledge of company products and client verticals, including local and state governments, special districts, non-profits, higher education, and school districts
  • 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's 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
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience in the State and Local Government vertical is a bonus but not required

OpenGov provides cloud-based software solutions tailored for the public sector, focusing on local government organizations. Their main products include strategic budgeting and planning software, as well as tools for permitting, licensing, and code enforcement. These solutions aim to replace traditional paper-based processes, 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 such as outdated systems, workforce changes, and the need for enhanced transparency. The company's goal is to empower government leaders with better data analysis capabilities, helping them to identify trends and connect strategic initiatives with measurable outcomes.

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$221.8M

Headquarters

Redwood City, California

Founded

2012

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

3%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Growing demand for cloud solutions as governments modernize outdated systems.
  • Acquisition of iGovServices expands OpenGov's offerings into tax and revenue management.
  • Rising adoption of electronic bidding systems enhances OpenGov's procurement solutions.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from other SaaS providers targeting the public sector.
  • Integration challenges from iGovServices acquisition may disrupt existing services.
  • Reliance on cloud solutions makes OpenGov vulnerable to service outages.

What makes OpenGov unique

  • OpenGov specializes in cloud-based solutions tailored for the public sector.
  • The company offers strategic budgeting, permitting, and licensing software for governments.
  • OpenGov's software reportedly halves the time needed for budget creation.

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