Onsite SLED Strategic Account Executive – Southwest

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About the role

  • Own the SLED Territory: Develop and execute a comprehensive go-to-market plan for State, Local, and Higher Ed agencies and institutions.
  • Drive Net-New Business: Generate and qualify opportunities through direct outreach, partner collaboration, and effective pipeline-building strategies.
  • Manage the Full Sales Cycle: From lead generation through negotiation and close, manage long and complex procurement processes with multiple stakeholders.
  • Engage Executives and Decision Makers: Build and maintain trusted relationships with CIOs, CISOs, procurement officials, and IT leadership across agencies and universities.
  • Leverage the Partner Ecosystem: Work closely with resellers, integrators, and procurement vehicles to accelerate deal velocity and expand reach in the SLED market.
  • Navigate Procurement and Contracting: Lead responses to RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs, ensuring compliance with public sector procurement rules while differentiating Island’s value.
  • Collaborate Internally: Partner with Sales Engineering, Marketing, Legal, and Customer Success teams to ensure alignment on account strategy and execution.
  • Exceed Targets: Consistently deliver against quarterly and annual revenue goals.

Requirements

  • Minimum 5+ Years of SLED Sales Experience: Proven success selling cybersecurity, SaaS, or enterprise software solutions to state, local, and higher education customers.
  • Deep Knowledge of SLED Procurement: Hands-on experience navigating public sector procurement cycles, RFP processes, and cooperative purchasing contracts (e.g., NASPO, DIR, E&I, OMNIA).
  • Strong Partner Relationships: Established connections with top SLED resellers, system integrators, and technology partners.
  • Proven Pipeline Generation Skills: Demonstrated ability to create and qualify pipeline independently through prospecting, cold outreach, and strategic account planning.
  • Strategic and Consultative Selling Ability: Skilled at understanding customer missions, uncovering pain points, and delivering tailored security solutions that address real-world challenges.
  • Grit and Execution: High energy, self-starter mentality with a relentless drive to win in a complex, competitive market.
  • Technical Aptitude: Understanding of cybersecurity concepts, cloud architecture, and security frameworks common to the SLED environment.
  • CRM Expertise: Proficiency in Salesforce or equivalent CRM tools for accurate forecasting and pipeline management.

Benefits

  • Equal Opportunity Employer
  • Consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status

Job title

SLED Strategic Account Executive – Southwest

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Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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