Senior Account Executive managing public sector sales, focusing on SLED and Federal opportunities. Driving strategic growth for AI-powered solutions in the Washington, D.C. area.
Responsibilities
Develop and execute a strategic sales plan for the U.S. public sector, focusing on high-value opportunities in SLED, Federal (DoD, Civilian), and Education markets.
Cultivate C-level and executive relationships with government decision-makers, systems integrators, and channel partners in the D.C. ecosystem.
Align Cohere’s AI platform with agency pain points, such as digital transformation, cybersecurity, and citizen engagement, through tailored demos and value propositions.
Forecast accurately, manage RFPs, and collaborate with government affairs, legal, solutions engineering, and marketing teams to win deals.
Track policy changes (e.g., AI Executive Order, NDAA) and competitor strategies to inform sales tactics.
Requirements
8+ years of direct public sector sales experience in the U.S., with a proven track record of closing $5M+ annual quotas.
Deep knowledge of federal, SLED, and civilian agency procurement cycles and decision-making processes.
Established network in the D.C. metro area, including federal agencies, prime contractors, and industry associations (e.g., AFCEA, ACT-IAC).
Experience selling SaaS, AI/ML, or enterprise software solutions to government clients.
Must be based in Washington, D.C., Maryland, or Virginia with willingness to travel (25-35%).
Benefits
An open and inclusive culture and work environment
Work closely with a team on the cutting edge of AI research
Weekly lunch stipend, in-office lunches & snacks
Full health and dental benefits, including a separate budget to take care of your mental health
100% Parental Leave top-up for up to 6 months
Personal enrichment benefits towards arts and culture, fitness and well-being, quality time, and workspace improvement
Remote-flexible, offices in Toronto, New York, San Francisco, London and Paris, as well as a co-working stipend
6 weeks of vacation (30 working days!)
Job title
Senior Account Executive – US Public Sector, SLED, Civilian, Federal
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