Enterprise Account Executive, SLED

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Enterprise Account Executive responsible for leading SLED sales at NinjaOne. Engaging with public sector organizations to drive IT operations modernization and transformation.

Responsibilities:

  • Own the full enterprise sales cycle across SLED: pipeline generation, discovery, solution mapping, proposal development, negotiation, and close
  • Build and execute a go-to-market strategy for assigned territory focused on Mid-Atlantic state agencies, flagship education systems, and major municipalities
  • Develop and grow a pipeline of net-new enterprise opportunities across Mid-Atlantic state and local government, aligned to statewide initiatives, funding priorities, and procurement timelines, with flexibility to pursue opportunities in public higher education institutions
  • Manage and expand existing Mid-Atlantic SLG customer relationships, identifying upsell and cross-sell opportunities within state agencies, large municipalities, and public sector consortiums
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to senior technical, procurement, and executive decision-makers, positioning NinjaOne as a long-term solution partner
  • Navigate public-sector sales motions with confidence, leveraging cooperative purchasing agreements, bid processes, and state-specific contracting vehicles
  • Engage lobbying and government affairs teams to inform regional strategy and support alignment with policy and funding trends
  • Partner with our SDRs, marketing, and channel teams to launch targeted account-based campaigns that open new doors and deepen existing relationships
  • Execute strategic growth plans for inherited accounts with clear expansion potential
  • Collaborate with legal and compliance teams on RFPs, procurement documentation, and public-sector regulatory requirements
  • Accurately manage pipeline health and forecast performance in Salesforce
  • Represent NinjaOne at key regional events, SLED conferences, and partner summits to amplify visibility and fuel engagement

Requirements:

  • 5 to 8+ years of enterprise SaaS sales experience with a strong record of success in the SLED market
  • Proven experience landing and expanding enterprise-level public-sector accounts with multi-year, high-value contracts
  • Deep understanding of SLED procurement ecosystems, including cooperative purchasing agreements, RFP cycles, and state contracting vehicles
  • Established network across Mid-Atlantic government and education institutions, with demonstrated ability to open doors and influence complex buying centers
  • Comfortable navigating multi-stakeholder environments, including IT, security, procurement, and executive leadership
  • Skilled at tailoring solutions to public-sector requirements and aligning with mission-driven initiatives
  • Strategic thinker with knowledge of budget timelines, political landscapes, and regional priorities
  • Experience collaborating with lobbying or government affairs teams to support GTM success
  • Strong communicator with executive presence and the ability to build trust quickly
  • Proficient in Salesforce or similar CRM for pipeline management and forecasting
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred

Benefits:

  • medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) plan
  • unlimited PTO
  • opportunity for growth and advancement