Client Executive - State + Local Gov

Client Executive - State + Local Gov

Job Category: Sales

Location: US - Colorado - Remote | US - Indiana - Remote | US - Tennessee - Remote | US - Wisconsin - Remote

Meet Our Team:

Pegasystems is a global leader in enterprise workflow automation and decisioning. Our Client Executives drive strategic, high value engagements with C-suite leaders and influence sales strategy, talent development, and product direction.

Picture Yourself at Pega:

You’ll lead the most complex enterprise opportunities within State and Local Government, advising C-level executives on digital transformation while shaping industry conversations through thought leadership. You’ll drive Pega’s more strategic client transformation initiatives, build executive networks, and lead prospecting strategy—owning the full sales cycle from pipeline creation to close. This is a hunting role.

What You'll Do at Pega:

• Lead high value, complex enterprise sales cycles helping advise C-suite leaders on digital transformation

• Drive AI and ecosystem thought leadership while providing market intelligence to influence product strategy

• Demonstrate hunting ability working within strategic State + Local Government accounts to open up new business and eventually build off existing footprints

• Represent Pega at key industry events

• Lead client change management efforts to shape sales methodology and prospecting best practices

• Build C-level networks and inbound thought leadership

• Partner with marketing on demand generation initiatives and leverage ecosystem partners for enterprise referrals and co-selling

Who You Are:

A proven leader in enterprise software, AI and digital transformation, skilled in consultative selling, executive relationship building, complex change management, and ecosystem orchestration. You thrive in strategic, insight driven C-suite engagement and enterprise prospecting.

What You've Accomplished:

• 5-10+ years enterprise software sales experience

• Strong success with complex, strategic Public Sector (State + Local) accounts hunting for new logos and within existing accounts

• Recognized thought leadership (speaking, content, awards)

• Trusted advisor to C-level executives

• Influence on product direction through client feedback

• Leadership of major client transformation initiatives

Pega Offers You:

• Market leading Forrester and Gartner technology and referenceable clients

• A high impact, collaborative sales environment

• Executive visibility and influence on strategic accounts

• Competitive base, uncapped commission with aggressive accelerators, and equity

• Comprehensive benefits that support work life balance

• #LI-NM1

Additional Information

Base salary range for this role is 131,200 - 199,900 USD annually. This role may also be eligible for annual bonus OR commission, as well as benefits and other incentives.

The final compensation will be determined during the offer process based on the candidate's education, experience, skills, and qualifications, as well as market conditions and may vary from the posted range. We will share an information on benefits, bonus/commission, and other pay components for this role at the relevant recruitment stage.

Job ID: 23581

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Culture

At Pegasystems, we foster an environment where people feel valued and empowered to contribute their best. With global clients across industries and regions, we know our success depends on the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents of our people. Ours is a workplace where everyone can grow, collaborate, and deliver meaningful outcomes.

We encourage candidates from all backgrounds and experiences and focus on the core competencies and mindset needed to thrive in a role.

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