Account Executive

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Account Executive overseeing full-cycle sales process at Kaizen, enhancing government services through technology. Requires strong relationship-building and sales skills with a focus on public sector clients.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead the full sales cycle - from outbound prospecting to live demos, proposal management, contract negotiation, and closing.
  • Own and execute a GTM plan for your territory, identifying high-priority customers and creatively breaking into accounts.
  • Run tailored, high-impact product demos that highlight Kaizen’s values, address pain points, and align with customer goals.
  • Self-motivated to spend up to 50% of your time in the field, as necessary - attending conferences, leading in-person demos, conducting educational sessions, and building relationships with public sector leaders.
  • Maintain active communication with prospects, driving momentum and strengthening relationships across long sales cycles.
  • Bring fresh approaches to government sales - we welcome creativity (and curiousity…!).
  • Work closely with operations, partnerships, and other GTM teammates to share insights and align on outbound strategy.
  • Partner with Design and Engineering to relay customer feedback and help influence roadmap direction.
  • Develop deep product expertise and stay sharp on competitive trends and the evolving govtech landscape.
  • Maintain pipeline hygiene daily in CRM, ensuring visibility and alignment across the team.

Requirements:

  • 4–7 years of experience in sales, ideally in a high-growth startup - bonus points for past experience in SLED.
  • Proven ability to lead full-cycle enterprise sales processes by leveraging MEDDPIC, Challenger and Force Methodologies, etc.
  • Experience with field sales.
  • Comfortable demoing software independently.
  • Proficiency in sales tools: Salesforce, Outreach, Gong, LinkedIn, ZoomInfo, etc.
  • High EQ, strong communication skills, and a thoughtful approach to relationship-building.

Benefits:

  • Comprehensive medical through Oxford/United - Gold and Platinum PPO plans, with 85% of premiums covered on the Platinum plan and a $0 employee premium option.
  • Dental through Guardian PPO and vision through Beam, with 99% of employee premiums covered and 50% for dependents.
  • $100,000 in fully paid life insurance.
  • FSA and Dependent Care FSA.
  • 401(k) access through Guideline.
  • 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave for birthing parents. 10 weeks fully paid for non-birthing parents.
  • Unlimited PTO & closed for all federal holidays.
  • Company-wide winter break the week of Christmas.
  • One-time home office or desk setup stipend up to $750.
  • $50/month commuter benefit.
  • $100/month for wellness or productivity - your call on how you use it!
  • $500/year for professional development.
  • $250/year for recreation.
  • Company-provided laptop.
  • Expensed lunch while in the office.