Vice President of Government Sales (Dayton)

Are you a driven sales professional who thrives on opening new doors and building relationships in the legal technology space?Do you bring hands-on litigation experience or legal SaaS expertise and enjoy translating complex workflows into impactful solutions for clients?About our TeamLexisNexis Legal & Professional, which serves customers in more than 150 countries with 11,800 employees worldwide, is part of RELX ( a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. Our company has been a long-time leader in deploying AI and advanced technologies to the legal market to improve productivity and transform the overall business and practice of law, deploying ethical and powerful generative AI solutions with a flexible, multi-model approach that prioritizes using the best model from today’s top model creators for each individual legal use case. The company employs over 2,000 technologists, data scientists, and experts to develop, test, and validate solutions in line with RELX Responsible AI Principles (About the RoleWe are seeking a dynamic and accomplished Vice President of Government Sales to lead and accelerate growth across the public sector (incl., federal, state and local governments). This executive will lead a high-performing sales organization of more than 60 professionals and oversee a large portfolio of existing business while driving significant expansion through new customer acquisition, account growth, AI-enabled solutions and strategic government partnerships.The Vice President of Government Sales should be a proven sales leader with experience building and coaching high-performing sales teams. This leader will be responsible for driving revenue growth, elevating sales effectiveness and creating a culture of execution excellence.Reporting to the Vice President & General Manager of Government Markets, this role will partner closely with Product, Marketing, Pricing, Operations, Strategy and Customer Success teams to execute a unified go-to-market strategy and expand market share across government agencies and courts nationwide.RESPONSIBILITIESRevenue Growth & Sales LeadershipOwn overall sales performance, revenue attainment and market expansion across federal, state and local governmentsLead, develop and inspire a sales organization of 60+ professionals, including five Regional Sales Managers and their teamsEstablish a high-performance culture centered on urgency, customer value and execution excellenceDrive attainment of annual, quarterly and monthly targets while improving predictability and consistency of resultsSales Coaching & Execution ExcellenceDevelop sales managers and frontline sellers through hands-on coaching, mentoring and performance managementElevate sales skills in key areas, e.g., discovery, value articulation, competitive positioning, executive presentations, negotiation and closing strategiesEstablish consistent sales methodologies and best practices across the organizationImprove win rates through stronger deal strategy and opportunity managementStrategic Growth InitiativesExecute go-to-market strategies focused on AI-powered solutions, digital transformation initiatives and emerging government technology opportunitiesLead market expansion efforts within strategic government accounts and high-growth prospect segmentsTranslate market intelligence into actionable sales strategies and growth plansIdentify and capitalize on new opportunities within government legal, technology and innovation organizationsExecutive & Customer EngagementBuild and maintain relationships with senior government stakeholders, including agency executives, procurement leaders, CIOs, CAIOs, innovation offices and court leadershipParticipate directly in high-value customer engagements, strategic negotiations and executive-level presentationsServe as an executive sponsor for key accounts and transformational opportunitiesRequirements10 years' progressive sales leadership experience, including leadership of large, quota-carrying sales organizationsProven success leading enterprise sales teams serving government, public sector, technology, SaaS, legal technology, information services or related marketsDemonstrated track record of consistently exceeding revenue and growth targetsExperience managing multiple layers of sales leadership, including regional managers and enterprise sales teamsStrong experience in pipeline management, forecasting, territory planning and sales performance optimizationHistory of driving both customer retention and significant new business acquisitionGovernment Market ExpertiseDeep understanding of government procurementExperience selling complex technology, software, information services, AI solutions or enterprise platforms into government agenciesFamiliarity with government contracting processes, purchasing vehicles, compliance requirements and public-sector buying cyclesEstablished relationships within government agencies, courts or public-sector technology organizations preferredLeadership CompetenciesExceptional sales coaching and talent development capabilitiesStrong executive presence and communication skillsAbility to influence senior leaders, customers and cross-functional stakeholdersData-driven decision maker with strong analytical and forecasting capabilitiesDemonstrated ability to lead organizational change and accelerate growth in evolving marketsWork in a Way that Works for YouWe promote a healthy work/life balance across the organization. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.Working PatternWorking flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive.About the BusinessLexisNexis Legal & Professional provides legal, regulatory, and business information and analytics that help customers increase their productivity, improve decision-making, achieve better outcomes, and advance the rule of law around the world. As a digital pioneer, the company was the first to bring legal and business information online with its Lexis and Nexis services.

U.S. National Base Pay Range: $144,200 - $267,900. Total Target Cash Range: $221,900 - $412,100. Geographic differentials may apply in some locations to better reflect local market rates.

Pay mix between base and variable pay varies based on sales role; please discuss with the recruiter.

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