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bachelor degree
Medical Insurance, Prescription Drug Plan, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Health Savings Account, Onsite Health Care Center
Posted 37d ago
Apply by Jul 6
~40 hrs/week
Remote in Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Responsibilities
Lead complex sales cycles for data, analytics, and AI solutions within the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community. Manage named territories by identifying high-potential accounts, shaping demand, and converting mission problems into measurable outcomes.
Requirements
Requires a bachelor's degree and at least five years of experience in software sales or technical support. Knowledge of federal government acquisition cycles and a preference for candidates with Top Secret Clearance.
Full job description
Account Executive, Defense & National Security – Washington D.C. or MidAtlantic remote
We’re a leader in data and AI. Through our software and services, we inspire customers around the world to transform data into intelligence – and questions into answers.
If you’re looking for a dynamic, fulfilling career with flexibility and a world-class employee experience, you’ll find it here. We’re recognized around the world for our inclusive, meaningful culture and innovative technologies by organizations like Fast Company, Forbes, Newsweek and more.
About the job -
The SAS Federal team is looking for a senior account executive to own a named Department of War (DoW/DoD)/Intelligence Community (IC) territory and lead complex sales cycles for SAS data, analytics, and AI solutions. You’ll determine where to focus, align internal and partner resources, and convert mission problems into measurable outcomes for our customers, while growing revenue through selling enterprise solutions. You will engage senior decision-makers across programs, acquisition, security, and IT to shape demand, build pipeline, and close business. This role is critical as SAS is strategically focusing on and investing in our work and relationship with National Security. There has never been a more exciting time than now to join SAS Federal!
As an Account Executive, Defense & National Security you will:
Sell software, solutions, and services to current and prospective customers by leveraging sales opportunities to
Prospect within assigned accounts to uncover business needs, qualify opportunities, and determine resources required for success.
Implement territory and account management strategies, identifying high-potential accounts, advancing opportunities through the sales cycle, and forecasting timelines to close business.
Collaborate with pre-sales resources, virtual sales teams, account managers, and executives to ensure timely responses to qualified, high-revenue leads and strategic account development.
Prepare quotations, proposals, and contracts, working cross-functionally to finalize agreements and set delivery schedules.
Follow up with customers to monitor satisfaction, uncover additional revenue opportunities, and nurture ongoing relationships.
Utilize company account planning tools and sales methodologies (such as BASE or Strategic Selling) for pipeline management, forecasting, and identifying accounts with strong close potential.
Apply knowledge of company marketing goals, industry trends, and SAS applications to assess account needs and recommend appropriate solutions.
Develop and execute action plans to close business for high-potential accounts and further expand relationships within the territory.
Embrace curiosity, passion, authenticity and accountability. These are our values and influence everything we do.
Required qualifications
Bachelor's degree, preferably in Business, Marketing, MIS, or other relevant discipline.
Requires a minimum of five years of experience in sales, marketing, or technical support of computer software solutions (including related training products and services), computer hardware, or telecommunications software/hardware. Specific industry-related experience may be considered in combination with the above requirements.
Knowledge of basic sales techniques; knowledge of hardware and/or software acquisitions cycles and buying influences specific to the federal government and national security space.
Ability to analyze and evaluate territory dynamics and develop a sales plan; ability to communicate technical and business concepts and relate them to SAS applications and user needs; ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Based in the DC metro area or able to travel routinely to customer sites
Equivalent combination of related education, training and experience may be considered in place of the above qualifications.
Additional competencies, knowledge and skills -
Sales Planning: Develops and executes strategic sales plans to achieve revenue targets and drive business growth.
Customer Centricity: Prioritizes customer needs and delivers tailored solutions that enhance satisfaction and loyalty.
Relationship Building: Cultivates strong, trust-based relationships with clients and stakeholders to foster long-term partnerships.
Obstacle Navigation: Proactively identifies and overcomes challenges to maintain momentum and deliver results.
Insight Driven Value Creation: Leverages data and market insights to craft compelling value propositions that address client pain points.
Self Motivation: Demonstrates initiative and drive to exceed goals independently in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.
Candidates with an active Top Secret Clearance, or above, highly preferred.
Benefits highlights -
Highlights include...
Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental and vision plans.
Medical plan options include:
PPO with low annual deductible and copays.
HDHP combined with a health savings account with a contribution from SAS (no access to on-site health care center).
Onsite Health Care Center (HQ) that’s free to employees and family members enrolled in the PPO plan. There’s a pharmacy too! Not local to HQ? The pharmacy will ship prescriptions for no additional charge!
An industry-leading 401k plan.
Tuition Assistance Program and programs and resources to support your development
Generous time away including vacation time, a variety of paid holidays, and our much-loved U.S. Winter Wellness Break between December 25 and January 1.
Volunteer Time Off, parental leave and unlimited paid sick days.
Generous childcare benefits for all full-time employees.
You are welcome here.
At SAS, it’s not about fitting into our culture – it’s about adding to it. We believe our people make the difference. Our inclusive workforce brings together unique talents and inspires teams to create amazing software that reflects the diversity of our users and customers.
Additional Information
To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status. SAS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law. Read more: Know Your Rights.
Resumes may be considered in the order they are received. SAS employees performing certain job functions may require access to technology or software subject to export or import regulations. To comply with these regulations, SAS may obtain nationality or citizenship information from applicants for employment. SAS collects this information solely for trade law compliance purposes and does not use it to discriminate unfairly in the hiring process.
SAS only sends emails from verified “sas.com” email addresses and never asks for sensitive, personal information or money. If you have any doubts about the authenticity of any type of communication from, or on behalf of SAS, please contact [email protected].
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SAS is a global leader in data and AI. With SAS software and industry-specific solutions, organizations transform data into trusted decisions. SAS gives you THE POWER TO KNOW®.
Offices: 100 SAS Campus Drive, Cary, NC 27513, US · 517 10 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2R 0A8, CA · 300-334 Burns Bay Rd, Sydney, NSW 2066, AU · Flevolaan, Huizen, North Holland 1272 PC, NL · 2 Jalan Stesen Sentral, Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur 50470, MY
SAS is a global leader in data and AI. With SAS software and industry-specific solutions, organizations transform data into trusted decisions. SAS gives you THE POWER TO KNOW®.
Offices: 100 SAS Campus Drive, Cary, NC 27513, US · 517 10 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2R 0A8, CA · 300-334 Burns Bay Rd, Sydney, NSW 2066, AU · Flevolaan, Huizen, North Holland 1272 PC, NL · 2 Jalan Stesen Sentral, Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur 50470, MY