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NinjaOne · 8 hours ago

Senior Account Executive, SLED

NinjaOne is a company that unifies IT to simplify work for over 35,000 customers globally. The Senior Account Executive, SLED role is responsible for closing new business within the Mid-Market SLED segment, managing full sales cycles, and driving growth across targeted state and local government accounts.

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Responsibilities

Qualify inbound SLED Mid-Market opportunities to build and maintain an up-to-date pipeline aligned with annual sales goals
Conduct discovery calls, presentations, and product demos tailored to SLED technical and business stakeholders
Manage complex Mid-Market sales cycles, ensuring prospects can effectively evaluate NinjaOne’s platform to drive new revenue
Navigate SLED-specific buying processes, including budget cycles, procurement steps, state contracts, and purchasing constraints
Negotiate opportunity terms, discounts, and implementation details, securing leadership approval for below-threshold discounts
Provide accurate forecasting to sales leadership on pipeline health, procurement timelines, and expected close dates
Align deal strategy with SLED initiatives, funding considerations, IT modernization priorities, and public-sector requirements
Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales Engineering, Channel partners, and Marketing to ensure a smooth and effective customer journey
Build and execute a territory strategy across the Central region — Texas through Illinois/Minnesota — driving growth, regional presence, and long-term pipeline development
Other duties as needed

Qualification

SaaS sales experienceSLED sales experienceSalesforce proficiencyIT Operations softwarePresenterHighly organizedPolished communicatorNegotiation skillsTeam-oriented mindset

Required

Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent experience
3–5 years of quota-carrying SaaS sales experience selling to B2B prospects; experience selling into Mid-Market strongly preferred
1+ years selling into SLED highly preferred (state agencies, municipalities, or higher education)
Experience with IT Operations software or similar technical solutions is a strong plus
Polished communicator with the ability to influence technical and non-technical buyers
Proven track record of consistent quota attainment and success in closing mid-sized to large deals
Strong presenter who can tailor a meaningful product demo to mixed technical and business audiences
Highly organized and able to manage multiple active deals simultaneously while maintaining high follow-through
Strong negotiation ability, self-motivated work ethic, and clear closing skills
Experience with Salesforce or similar CRM systems preferred
Team-oriented mindset with the ability to collaborate across departments
Experience developing, managing, or expanding a sales territory across the Central U.S. — specifically Texas through IL/MN — strongly preferred

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) plan
Unlimited PTO
Life insurance coverage

Company

NinjaOne

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NinjaOne serves as an IT platform for endpoint management that enhances productivity, minimizes risks, and lowers overall IT expenses.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$761.5M
Key Investors
ICONIQ GrowthSummit Partners
2025-02-24Series C· $500M
2024-02-06Series C· $231.5M
2020-03-12Series Unknown· $30M

Leadership Team

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Eric Herrera
Co-Founder & VP Sales
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Michael Arrowsmith
CTO
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