Sales Account Manager managing SLED accounts for Emergent, supporting Red Hat solutions. Driving customer engagement and sales across Central, Mountain West, and Southeast regions.
Responsibilities
Identify, qualify, and close net new logo opportunities across the assigned region.
Expand existing accounts through structured account planning, relationship mapping, and multi-year growth strategies.
Maintain accurate pipeline forecasting and activity tracking within CRM systems.
Lead consultative sales engagements with IT executives, departmental leaders, procurement officials, and technical stakeholders.
Effectively position Red Hat solutions such as operating systems, automation, container platforms, middleware, and emerging AI technologies.
Coordinate proofs of concept, pilots, workshops, and technical evaluations in partnership with Solutions Architects and engineering teams.
Establish and maintain long-term, trusted-advisor relationships with key decision-makers across SLED accounts.
Navigate state and local procurement frameworks, budget cycles, and competitive solicitation processes.
Support RFP, RFQ, and other procurement responses in collaboration with Contracts and Operations teams.
Partner with distribution and reseller ecosystem partners to structure deals, secure pricing, and align on go-to-market strategies.
Support field marketing events, campaigns, and initiatives to generate pipeline and enhance account coverage.
Attend customer meetings, industry conferences, on-site events, and Red Hat/Emergent field programs throughout the territory.
Requirements
Bachelor's and/or equivalent work experience.
5+ years of successful B2B sales experience, preferably in enterprise software, cloud infrastructure, automation, or related technology domains.
Demonstrated track record of meeting or exceeding annual revenue targets and quota objectives.
Prior experience selling into State & Local Government and/or Education (SLED) accounts strongly preferred.
Working knowledge of public sector procurement rules, contracting mechanisms, and budget cycles.
Strong ability to present and communicate business value to CIOs, IT Directors, procurement teams, and project leadership.
Experience leading consultative, value-based, or solution-oriented sales engagements.
Proven ability to manage complex, long-cycle, multi-stakeholder sales processes.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with high attention to detail.
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency with CRM systems (Salesforce strongly preferred) and standard business productivity tools.
Benefits
Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision plans
Premier 401k retirement plan with corporate matching and a 529 college saving plan
Tax-advantaged Health Savings Account and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account options
Legal Resources
Generous work/life balance opportunities supported by a PTO bank, paid holidays, leave programs and additional flex time off
Employee referral program
Employee recognition, gift and reward program
Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
Remote or hybrid work options
Engaging company events such as team building activities, annual awards and kick-off parties
Health and wellness-focused activities
Relaxation Spaces
In-office gourmet coffee, tea, fresh fruit and healthy snacks
Corporate GREEN approach – tracking energy consumption for reduction and purchasing only environmentally friendly products for our offices
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