Enterprise Account Executive - West Team Leader

OpenGov is home to an exceptional team - passionate about our mission to power more effective and accountable government. By bringing the OpenGov Cloud to our nation's state and local government, we’re transforming communities so they can thrive! 

Imagine yourself being able to help small business owners open their doors faster, ensuring our tax dollars are accounted for, creating safer infrastructure, modernizing the permitting process, and assisting with disaster recovery. The work you do here every day has a meaningful impact on people's lives!

🌟 OpenGov is a 2023 Top Workplaces USA award winner and a Forbes America's Best Startup Employer 🌟

Join our smart, fun, and humble team to experience the most rewarding career of your life!

Job Summary:

This role will see you play a Player/Coach, where you will be responsible for building and managing a portfolio of accounts, while also coaching, mentoring, and strategizing with other West POD team members. You will be a key member of the sales team, responsible for driving revenue growth and developing long-term client relationships.  This role is based in the San Diego area.

• Drive the entire sales cycle from prospecting to deal closing
• Develop and Implement strategic account plans to achieve sales goals and objectives
• Mentor other West POD members to achieve team quotas
• Secure new clients for core SAAS platform
• Grow business within assigned prospect lists, and expand into ancillary jurisdiction types
• Quickly develop thorough knowledge of company products and client verticals, including state and local governments, special districts, non-profits, higher education, and school districts
• Accurately forecast, track, and report revenue
• Exceed revenue targets by selling at prevailing rates
• Maintain a high volume of daily prospecting calls
• Deliver virtual and in-person demonstrations for our prospects & customers
• Travel as needed

• Successful sales experience in B2B, SAAS, finance, budgeting, and/or accounting
• BA/BS degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or other related field
• 7-10 years of experience selling technology with documented results required 
• Passionate about selling technology and what it can do for society
• The ability to speak with senior executives about their budgets
• Self-motivated, creative, results driven, solution oriented, direct and convincing when it’s right for the customer; competitive, driven to succeed, money-motivated
• Ability to remain focused and flexible during rapid change
• Crisp written communication and fluency of expression 
• Solid computer skills including Salesforce or comparable CRM
• Excellent references (recent and relevant) from both former clients and employers
• Based in San Diego area

What makes OpenGov unique

» Leadership: CEO Zac Bookman (MPA from Harvard and JD from Yale) is truly a mission-driven CEO. He was named one of the 100 most Intriguing Entrepreneurs by Goldman Sachs, a Tech Pioneer by the World Economic Forum, and SF and Silicon Valley Business Times' 40 under 40 class of 2018!

» Growth: Record breaking growth with 1,800+ governments (and counting) using our products. Click here to read more.

» Culture: Winner of 2023 Top Workplaces USA award, Awarded Top 25 Cloud Companies to Work For, Winner of Forbes 2022 Best Startup Employers, 50 Best Workplaces award. Check out our Careers Video!

» Perks: 90% paid Medical/Dental/Vision premium for employees, fully paid Life and Short/Long term disability insurance, Unlimited PTO, Parental Leave policy, annual wellness stipend, anniversary awards, and more!

» Product: Named to the GovTech 100 (seven consecutive years), we are the leader in cloud software for our nation's cities, counties, and state agencies.

» Mission Driven: We are a technology company with a passion for the mission. We're powering more effective and accountable government.

Come join us and make a positive social impact!

OpenGov is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.