Account Executive – Municipalities

Routeware, Inc.

. Achieve monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targets .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in achieving sales targets and managing the end-to-end sales process, including lead generation, negotiation, and relationship-building with key stakeholders. Proficient in utilizing CRM platforms for pipeline management and forecasting while adhering to corporate policies and ethical standards.

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Direct Sales ExperiencePublic Sector Sales ExperienceCRM Proficiency (Salesforce)Consultative Selling SkillsBachelor's Degree

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Hard Skills

Sales Pipeline ManagementNew Business AcquisitionProposal GenerationRFI/RFP ManagementQuota Attainment

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAttention to DetailCoachabilityAdaptability

Industry Keywords

Software SalesSaaS SalesIT ServicesTechnology SalesWaste Industry Sales

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Achieve monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targets
Achieve lead generation, prospecting, and other sales management goals designed to build an optimal sales pipeline
Personally develop strong, long-term relationships and referrals with City Officials, Public Works Members, and key stakeholders within assigned territory
Manage the end-to-end sales process, including initial client communication, on-site presentations, RFI response, RFP submission, negotiation, and deal signing
Serve as the primary point of contact for communication and sales activities with prospects and customers
Collaborate with pre-sales, post-sales, and executive management teams to ensure offerings meet customer business and technology needs
Travel regularly within the assigned territory for lead generation, customer meetings, sales presentations, contract negotiations, conferences, and relationship-building
Generate and manage self-sourced pipeline opportunities
Manage sales pipeline activity and deliver accurate forecasts
Maintain disciplined CRM practices and provide data-driven forecasting updates to leadership
Maintain territory management focus throughout sales cycles ranging from six months to one year
Manage complex negotiations with senior-level business and technology executives
Adhere to Routeware Sales, Human Resources, and corporate ethical policies, standards, and guidelines
Demonstrate strong communication and presentation skills to establish interest, credibility, and trust with prospects and customers

Requirements

What you’ll need

2–5 years of direct sales experience in a software, SaaS, IT services, or technology environment
Demonstrated success in new business acquisition and customer development within software and/or technology sales
Consistent history of achieving 90–120%+ quota attainment and exceeding revenue targets
Public sector sales experience required
Experience selling enterprise software offerings under license and SaaS models
Experience with vendor selection processes, including RFI and RFP issuance and response management
Ability to travel 50%–70% within assigned territory
Strong consultative selling and discovery skills
Familiarity with structured sales methodologies such as MEDDICC, SPIN, or Challenger Sales preferred
Proficiency with CRM platforms such as Salesforce
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including proposal generation and customer-facing communications
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
High level of coachability, adaptability, and accountability
Bachelor’s degree required
Experience in the waste industry and/or fleet technology sales is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits (medical with HSA option, vision, dental, and life insurance)
Paid parental leave
Medical and Dependent FSA
401K match
Unlimited PTO
Ten company holidays
1 Volunteer day
Summer Friday's