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Milestone Systems · 4 months ago

Key Account Manager - Federal Government

Milestone Systems is a company focused on delivering open-platform video management solutions, and they are seeking a Key Account Manager for the Federal Government vertical. In this role, you will develop and grow strategic relationships across federal agencies while leading the go-to-market strategy and ensuring alignment with Milestone's growth objectives.

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Responsibilities

Serve as the strategic business leader and subject matter expert for the Federal Government vertical. Shape and execute vertical-specific strategies aligned with Milestone’s growth objectives
Build and grow trusted relationships with decision-makers across federal agencies, including procurement, operations, and IT/security leaders
Identify and pursue new business opportunities across the federal landscape. Own the full sales cycle from account mapping and opportunity creation to proposal development, value positioning, and close
Demonstrate deep experience working within IDIQs, GWACs, GSA schedules, and agency-specific contracting vehicles. Lead RFP responses and complex proposal submissions
Collaborate closely with key channel partners, consultants, and Milestone’s internal overlay teams to deliver joint value and ensure consistent federal messaging and execution
Represent Milestone at key industry events, trade shows, and federal working groups. Drive awareness, thought leadership, and technology evangelism across the public sector ecosystem
Partner with Solutions Engineers, Channel Business Managers, Marketing, and Product teams to influence the roadmap, support enablement, and close vertical-specific gaps
Maintain a disciplined sales process, ensuring pipeline health and forecast accuracy via Salesforce. Track engagement activities, meeting reports as well as opportunity progression, and KPI attainment

Qualification

B2B sales experienceFederal procurement knowledgeStrategic account planningSalesforce experienceCross-functional team influenceNetworking within federal agenciesMilitary backgroundPublic safety experienceAdvanced degreeCertifications

Required

Minimum 10 years of B2B sales experience, with at least 5 years selling into U.S. federal agencies
Proven track record managing large, complex opportunities and navigating federal procurement cycles
Deep knowledge of federal compliance, procurement, and contracting processes (e.g., IDIQ, GWAC, RFP)
Established network within federal civilian and/or defense agencies
Demonstrated ability to build strategic account plans and execute against defined targets
Experience influencing cross-functional teams and managing stakeholders across sales, marketing, and engineering
Comfortable working with CRM tools; Salesforce experience preferred
Bachelor's degree required, advanced degree or certifications in security, government affairs, or related field a plus
Professional background in military, law enforcement, or public safety strongly preferred

Benefits

Medical/dental benefits
FSA or HSA
401k with 6% Safe Harbor employer match
Paid parental leave
Generous PTO (20 days' vacation, 10 days paid sick time, and 12 company holidays)
Fully paid Short Term disability policy
Fully paid Long Term disability policy
Life Insurance

Company

Milestone Systems

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Milestone Systems develops open platform IP video management software, delivering easy-to-manage surveillance solutions for enterprises.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$27.01M
Key Investors
Index Ventures
2014-06-12Acquired
2014-02-01Seed· $0.01M
2008-07-07Series A· $27M

Leadership Team

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Thomas Jensen
Chief Executive Officer
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Henrik Friborg Jacobsen
Co-Founder
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