Account Executive I

Account Executive

The Account Executive (AE) plays a key role in OpenGov's growth by converting qualified leads into new customer relationships. This position serves as the primary point of contact for prospective customers through the full sales cycle from discovery to contract signature for a defined set of OpenGov solutions. The AE will partner closely with Sales Development Representatives (SDRs), POD Leader, Solution Engineers, and other cross-functional teams to drive new business in the State and Local Government market.

This role represents a progression from Sales Development, emphasizing ownership of the full sales process, opportunity management, and closing new business within a defined territory. The AE will demonstrate strong consultative selling skills, business acumen, and the ability to tailor OpenGov's value proposition to government leaders.

Responsibilities:

• Own the full sales cycle from qualified lead to closed opportunity, ensuring a smooth handoff from the SDR team.
• Manage a defined territory and build relationships with prospects in local and state governments, school districts, and special districts.
• Conduct discovery calls to understand prospect needs, pain points, and desired outcomes.
• Deliver tailored product demonstrations and proposals in collaboration with Solution Engineers.
• Partner with SDRs to ensure territory coverage, pipeline generation, and consistent prospect engagement.
• Develop account and opportunity strategies to achieve or exceed quarterly quota targets.
• Execute structured sales processes using MEDDIC methodology and maintain accurate pipeline data in Salesforce.
• Negotiate pricing and contract terms in alignment with OpenGov's standards and policies.
• Collaborate with marketing on regional campaigns and events to increase brand awareness and pipeline.
• Contribute feedback on messaging, customer trends, and product-market fit to internal stakeholders.
• Participate in team enablement sessions and share best practices for prospecting, discovery, and closing.

Compensation:

Boston, MA: $122,000 - $136,000

On target ranges above include base plus a portion of variable compensation that is earned based on company and individual performance.

The final compensation will be determined by a number of factors such as qualifications, expertise, and the candidate's geographical location.

Why OpenGov?

A Mission That Matters.

At OpenGov, public service is personal. We are passionate about our mission to power more effective and accountable government. Government that operates efficiently, adapts to change, and strengthens public trust. Some people say this is boring. We think it's the core of our democracy.

Opportunity to Innovate

The next great wave of innovation is unfolding with AI, and it will impact everythingfrom the way we work to the way governments interact with their residents. Join a trusted team with the passion, technology, and expertise to drive innovation and bring AI to local government. We've touched 2,000 communities so far, and we're just getting started.

A Team of Passionate, Driven People

This isn't your typical 9-to-5 job; we operate in a fast-paced, results-driven environment where impact matters more than simply clocking in and out. Our global team of 800+ employees is united in our commitment to challenge the status quo. OpenGov is headquartered in San Francisco and has offices in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dubuque, Dallas, and Pune.

A Place to Make Your Mark

We pride ourselves on our performance-based culture, where every employee is encouraged to jump in head-first and take action to help us improve. If you have a great idea, we want to hear it. Excellent performance is recognized and rewarded, and we love to promote from within.

Benefits That Work for You

Enjoy an award-winning workplace with the benefits to match, including:

• Comprehensive healthcare options for individuals and families
• Flexible vacation policy and paid company holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid parental leave, wellness stipends, and HSA contributions
• Professional development and growth opportunities
• A collaborative office environment with weekly catered lunches.