Account Executive - Slack

Account Executive, Slack — State Government (National)

Salesforce | Government & Public Sector

We're looking for a driven, mission-oriented Account Executive to grow Slack's footprint across state government agencies nationwide. In this role, you'll own a national portfolio of state accounts, driving new logo acquisition and expanding existing relationships across agencies spanning all 50 states — from Departments of Finance & Administration and HHS to DOT, Labor, Treasury, and beyond. You'll work at the intersection of enterprise software and public sector transformation — helping agencies modernize how they work with AI-powered communication and collaboration.

• Own and grow a national state government territory, managing a mix of net new and expansion opportunities from prospecting through close
• Build and execute multi-stakeholder account plans that align Slack Enterprise+ solutions to agency missions and budget cycles
• Travel nationally (~50% of the time) to engage agency leadership, attend key state government events, and deepen executive relationships on the ground
• Partner closely with Core AEs, SEs, and solution teams to develop territory strategy and integrated Salesforce + Slack plays
• Navigate state procurement processes, contract vehicles (e.g., Carahsoft, NASPO), and compliance requirements including FedRAMP, CJIS, and Government Cloud
• Develop and maintain executive relationships across CIOs, agency directors, and IT leadership
• Accurately forecast pipeline and deliver against quarterly and annual quota targets
• Collaborate with field marketing to activate state government summits, NGA events, NASCIO, and executive briefings

• 5+ years of enterprise SaaS sales experience with state or local government customers
• Demonstrated ability to navigate complex, multi-stakeholder procurement cycles across multiple states
• Familiarity with government compliance frameworks (FedRAMP, CJIS, Gov Cloud) a strong plus
• Experience selling collaboration, productivity, or platform solutions preferred
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 50% nationally
• Strong executive presence and ability to build trust with both technical and non-technical decision-makers
• Self-starter who thrives in a matrixed environment and can lead cross-functional deal teams
• Consistent track record of meeting or exceeding quota

• Time off programs
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Mental health support
• Paid parental leave
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Employee stock purchasing program

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