GVP, SLED

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GVP of SLED leading Cursor’s state, local, and education business. Drive AI-powered tools adoption across public sector institutions.

Responsibilities:

  • Own and drive Cursor’s SLED go-to-market strategy across state governments, local agencies, and public education institutions
  • Build, hire, and lead a high-performing SLED sales organization across regions
  • Develop and close strategic deals while establishing repeatable, regionally scalable sales motions
  • Navigate varied procurement pathways, including state contracts, cooperatives, and education buying processes
  • Build relationships with key stakeholders across states, municipalities, school systems, and higher education
  • Partner with product and engineering to align roadmap priorities with SLED needs (e.g., budget constraints, deployment flexibility, security)
  • Establish partnerships with resellers, regional partners, and ecosystem players to expand reach
  • Implement pipeline discipline, forecasting, and operational rigor to support scaling

Requirements:

  • You’ve built and scaled SLED sales teams at a high-growth technology company
  • Deep experience selling into state, local, and/or education markets with a strong network
  • Proven track record of closing complex deals across fragmented regions and buyers
  • Strong understanding of SLED procurement pathways (e.g., state contracts, cooperatives, education purchasing)
  • Experience working with channel partners, resellers, or regional ecosystems
  • Comfortable operating in early-stage environments with high ownership and ambiguity
  • Strong leadership and hiring track record
  • Interest in AI, developer tools, or highly technical products is a strong plus

Benefits:

  • Build, hire, and lead a high-performing SLED sales organization across regions
  • Own and drive Cursor’s SLED go-to-market strategy across state governments, local agencies, and public education institutions
  • Develop and close strategic deals while establishing repeatable, regionally scalable sales motions
  • Navigate varied procurement pathways, including state contracts, cooperatives, and education buying processes
  • Build relationships with key stakeholders across states, municipalities, school systems, and higher education
  • Partner with product and engineering to align roadmap priorities with SLED needs (e.g., budget constraints, deployment flexibility, security)
  • Establish partnerships with resellers, regional partners, and ecosystem players to expand reach
  • Implement pipeline discipline, forecasting, and operational rigor to support scaling