We are seeking a hardworking, driven individual with superb energy, passion and experience driving new business acquisition in the Federal Civilian market. This person will join a growing Federal Field Sales team and will cover an assigned territory within the Federal Space. The Enterprise Account Executive will play an integral role in developing the territory and will focus on formulating and executing a sales strategy within an assigned territory, resulting in new customer acquisition and revenue growth.With Verkada's consistent year over year growth, now is the perfect time to join the sales team. This is an outstanding career option for an enthusiastic sales professional looking to further their career in a fast paced dynamic environment while also being part of a rapidly growing start-up.This position reports to the Director of Sales, Federal You Will:Dedicate at least 50% of your time to field-based sales activities away from the workplace, including customer meetings, site visits, and relationship-building.Develop and Implement a comprehensive territory planManage the entire sales process to ensure delivery against key performance metrics and quota, with a strong emphasis on net new business sales. This includes prospecting and outreach to new Federal Civilian business opportunities providing product demos, product trials, and strategic negotiations with customers and channel partnersMeet or exceed individual targets and contribute to the overall team and company success. Proven ability to proactively penetrate new, untapped markets with greenfield accounts and achieve a quarterly quota of at least 1 qualified net new logoInitiate and manage expansion discussions to drive customer retention. This includes identifying customers' goals and requirements, including budgetary constraints and key decision makersDevise a comprehensive customer acquisition strategy and partner with Verkada's channel partner sales organization to establish channel partner initiatives that result in a minimum of 5 deal registrations each quarterDrive business growth and enhance market presence through a combination of customer engagements, marketing campaigns, executive briefings, industry conferences, events and market sector knowledge/intelligence Gain an in-depth and detailed understanding of Verkada's business and products to confidently sell to Federal Civilian accounts within your territoryCreate effective presentations and proposals; create urgency to drive deal closure, negotiate pricing and contractual agreementsProvide account analysis, quarterly business reviews, and accurate revenue forecastsYou Have:5-10+ years of quota-carrying software/hardware technology or channel sales with focus on building a greenfield territory and landing new business; 2+ years selling technical solutions or products to the Federal Civilian space is a requirement Proven track record of success in a sales-driven organization selling a highly complex technical solution (with the awards and references to prove it) Willingness to have a strong field presence multiple days per week; Must live in territory & Willingness to travel up to 50% Possess a hunter sales mentality with a strong desire to be successful, and have a proven track record of prospecting, closing new logos, and landing major accounts against incumbents Customer-focused with extensive experience developing customer relationships within Federal Civilian accountsExperience managing longer, complex sales cycles. This includes navigating the complexity of multiple buying stakeholders and the nuances of government buying Experience collaborating with an internal channel partner team to sell through and with channel partners is a plusRelevant software or hardware industry experience in any of the following domains; security software or hardware, computer networking and "how the internet works", subscription, SaaS, or Cloud software is a plusStrong knowledge and execution of MEDDIC is highly preferredSelf-motivated, tenacious, confident, with a willingness to engage in prospecting to maintain individual funnels as expected Intellectually curious High IQ, EQ and self-awarenessExcellent communication skills (verbal and written) with peers, customers, and partnersThrive working in a fast paced dynamic environment with a strong sense of urgencyBS/BA degree strongly preferredUS Employee BenefitsVerkada is committed to investing in the holistic health and wellbeing of all employees and their families. Our benefits and perks programs include, but are not limited to:Healthcare programs that can be tailored to meet the personal health and financial well-being needs - Premiums are 100% covered for the employee under most plans and 80% for family premiumsNationwide medical, vision and dental coverageHealth Saving Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) with tax saving optionsExpanded mental health supportPaid parental leave policy & fertility benefitsTime off to relax and recharge through our paid holidays, firmwide extended holidays, flexible PTO and personal sick timeProfessional development stipendWellness/fitness benefitsHealthy lunches and dinners provided daily
