Account Executive - Federal Civilian - Dept of Commerce

Elasticsearch • Full-time • Washington, DC, US • $94.40k - $149.40k / year • 3w ago

Elastic, the Search AI Company, enables everyone to find the answers they need in real time, using all their data, at scale — unleashing the potential of businesses and people. The Elastic Search AI Platform, used by more than 50% of the Fortune 500, brings together the precision of search and the intelligence of AI to enable everyone to accelerate the results that matter. By taking advantage of all structured and unstructured data — securing and protecting private information more effectively — Elastic's complete, cloud-based solutions for search, security, and observability help organizations deliver on the promise of AI.

What is The Role:

Elastic, the Search Analytics company, is seeking a dynamic Federal Civilian Account Executive. As an integral part of our growth strategy, you will play a key role in expanding our presence within Enterprise customer accounts. This is an opportunity for those who are passionate about empowering companies through cutting-edge search technology and analytics, enabling them to unlock the full potential of their data.

What You Will Be Doing:

Drive the adoption of Elastic's AI-powered search solutions within new Federal Civilian accounts and deepen our engagement with existing accounts.
Position yourself as a trusted advisor, assisting users and customers in harnessing the full power of Elastic's search analytics to transform their data into actionable insights.
Champion our Open Source offerings, articulating the value and capabilities of our advanced commercial features.
Identify and develop new use cases, showcasing how Elastic's solutions enable users to work more efficiently and intelligently.
Collaborate closely with various Elastic business functions to ensure an exceptional customer experience.
Proactively identify new business opportunities with customers, successfully navigating complex sales cycle.
Develop a comprehensive business plan leveraging community, customer, and partner ecosystems to drive significant growth within your territory.

What You Will Bring:

A proven track record in SaaS subscription sales, particularly in complex accounts, evidenced by quota overachievement and strong customer references.
In-depth understanding and, ideally, experience in selling solutions related to Enterprise Search, Log Analytics, Security, APM, and Cloud.
Adept at building relationships and establishing credibility with both developers and executives.
Consistent and accurate sales forecasting skills using SFDC.
Enthusiasm for the Open Source model and a deep appreciation for the community relying on our solutions.
Prior experience selling into the Enterprise accounts included in this territory.

Bonus Points:

Experience in selling within an Open Source model.

If you're eager to contribute to the world of Search Analytics and thrive in solving complex problems through the power of AI-driven search, Elastic wants to hear from you!

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Compensation for this role is in the form of base salary plus a variable component, that together comprise the On-Target Earnings (OTE). On-Target Earnings (OTE) are based on a 50/50 pay mix (base salary/target variable). The typical OTE range for this role is listed below.

This range represents the lowest to highest OTE we reasonably and in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future.

An employee's position within the OTE range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.

Additionally, this role is still eligible to participate in Elastic's equity plan, 401k plan, and a range of other benefits offered with a holistic emphasis on employee well-being. If you need additional details on our benefits, please review the on Wiki.

The typical salary range for this role is:

$94,400—$149,400 USD

The typical starting Target Variable range for this role is:

$94,400—$149,300 USD

The typical On-Target Earnings (OTE) range for this role is:

$188,800—$298,700 USD

Additional Information - We Take Care of Our People

As a distributed company, diversity drives our identity. Whether you're looking to launch a new career or grow an existing one, Elastic is the type of company where you can balance great work with great life. Your age is only a number. It doesn't matter if you're just out of college or your children are; we need you for what you can do.

We strive to have parity of benefits across regions and while regulations differ from place to place, we believe taking care of our people is the right thing to do.

Competitive pay based on the work you do here and not your previous salary
Health coverage for you and your family in many locations
Ability to craft your calendar with flexible locations and schedules for many roles
Generous number of vacation days each year
Increase your impact - We match up to $2000 (or local currency equivalent) for financial donations and service
Up to 40 hours each year to use toward volunteer projects you love
Embracing parenthood with minimum of 16 weeks of parental leave

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