Genesys

Senior Account Executive – State and Local Government

Genesys
Posted 10/21/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $111,700 - $196,300 per yearWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in driving revenue growth and market share within state and local government sectors, utilizing disciplined sales methodologies like MEDDPICC. Proven ability to build executive-level relationships and navigate complex procurement processes while delivering tailored business value propositions.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Enterprise Sales ExperienceMEDDPICC MethodologyState And Local Government ProcurementSalesforce Pipeline ManagementC-Level Relationship Building

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Drive revenue growth, market share, and pipeline expansion across a defined state and local government territory
  • Own the pipeline, funnel, and overall territory success
  • Lead complex sales cycles using MEDDPICC methodology from prospecting through deal closure
  • Develop and execute strategic territory plans
  • Build and expand executive-level relationships across government agencies
  • Navigate public sector procurement and acquisition processes
  • Engage prospects, partners, and existing customers to create and maintain sales pipeline
  • Collaborate with VARs, integrators, and carrier partners on joint opportunities
  • Partner with business development, marketing, and customer success teams
  • Deliver business value propositions aligning Genesys solutions to customer challenges
  • Collaborate with legal and finance teams on complex contract negotiations
  • Prepare and present business reviews to senior leadership
  • Build knowledge of customer missions, modernization plans, and industry trends
  • Accelerate customer adoption and satisfaction with Customer Success Managers

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 8+ years of enterprise sales or business development experience focused on state and local government markets
  • Experience selling AI, enterprise SaaS, cloud computing, networking, or customer experience solutions
  • Strong understanding of state and local government procurement, funding models, and regulatory environments
  • Proven ability to execute disciplined sales methodologies such as MEDDPICC, account strategy mapping, and opportunity planning
  • Experience building and managing pipeline using tools such as Salesforce, Clari, or similar platforms
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to present complex solutions and business value to executive stakeholders
  • Ability to travel at least 25 percent within the assigned region
  • Established C-level relationships inside key state agencies in your territory
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience
  • Technical sales or solutions background in CX, CCaaS, UCaaS, APIs, infrastructure, AI, telecom, or CRM
  • Demonstrated history of consistently exceeding sales quotas in enterprise or public sector environments
  • Experience selling to a variety of public sector agencies

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Telehealth coverage
  • Flexible work schedules and work from home opportunities
  • Development and career growth opportunities
  • Open Time Off
  • 10 paid holidays
  • 401(k) matching program
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Fertility treatments
  • Paid volunteer time
  • August Free Fridays
  • Well-being resources
  • Regionally tailored programs for employees and their families
  • Mentorship, learning programs, leadership development and education support

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Hard Skills
Sales Strategy DevelopmentComplex Sales Cycle ManagementAI Solutions SellingEnterprise SaaS SolutionsCloud Computing SolutionsNetworking SolutionsCustomer Experience SolutionsOpportunity PlanningAccount Strategy MappingContract Negotiation
Soft Skills
Strong Communication SkillsRelationship BuildingCollaboration
Tools & Technologies
SalesforceClariCRM Systems
Industry Keywords
Public SectorGovernment AgenciesFunding ModelsRegulatory EnvironmentsCXCCaaSUCaaSAPIsTelecom