Hughes · 1 day ago
Enterprise Account Executive - Government Sales
Hughes is a leading provider of SASE, SD-WAN and Managed Network Services. The Federal Civil and State Government Sales Executive will be responsible for selling complex technology solutions to government agencies, managing the entire sales cycle, and developing strategies to acquire new customers and grow existing portfolios.
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Responsibilities
Work with a team to craft and implement account strategies to close multi-million dollar deals
Solve customer challenges utilizing solutions across networking, SD-WAN, security, Wi-Fi, VOIP, and digital media
Drive sales as a "hunter" by engaging new government agencies and implementing strategies for future business
Increase sales with existing government customers through growing the service portfolio under contract
Manage lead generation through social selling, prospecting, tradeshows and other interactions
Work closely with marketing on lead generation
Manage the sales cycle from end-to-end, including prospect identification and qualification, funnel and prospect management, sales forecasting, proposal generation and contract closure
This position requires travel and the ability to spend at least 2-3 nights per week on business travel
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience in successful sales OR sales engineering in managed network services, digital media, telecom or broadband marketplace
Bachelor's degree
Thorough knowledge and familiarity with all common types of enterprise-Wide Area Networking (WAN) technology and/or managed services
Self-starter, able to work independently in a home office and generate results
Solid time-management skills and self-discipline
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Track record of achieving sales quotas
Demonstrated ability to successfully engage with a wide variety of functional areas within large organizations, including senior and C-level personnel
Proven track record of success in selling complex solutions
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
Ability to give professional sales presentations to prospective clients
Benefits
Flexible spending accounts
HSA
A 401(k) Plan with company match
ESPP
Career opportunities
A flexible time away plan
Company
Hughes
Hughes provides private and government organizations with broadband satellite services, products, and managed network solutions.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2011-02-14Acquired
2003-04-09Undisclosed
Leadership Team
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