Federal Account Executive - Defense

Nexthink is the leader in digital employee experience management software. The company provides IT leaders with unprecedented insight allowing them to see, diagnose and fix issues at scale impacting employees anywhere, with any application or network, before employees notice the issue. As the first solution to allow IT to progress from reactive problem solving to proactive optimization, Nexthink enables its more than 1,200 customers to provide better digital experiences to more than 15 million employees. Dual headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland and Boston, Massachusetts, Nexthink has nine offices worldwide.

The Enterprise Account Executive – Federal will generate new business sales revenue in the Federal Government. This will be achieved through account planning, territory planning, working with Nexthink partners, business development techniques, and field-based sales activities. The ideal candidate will have:

1. worked in early-stage companies that have brought new and innovative products to market; 
2. possesses the ability to evangelize the benefits associated with an ‘experienced-based’ solution; 
3. is adept at selling to multiple levels of the IT organization; 
4. can manage customer expectations during Proof of Concept evaluations;

The Role

• Achieve sales goals and targets for assigned territory on a quarterly and annual basis by:
• Aggressively prospect, identify, qualify, and develop sales pipeline
• Developing a regional strategy and plan to leverage Nexthink partners
• Build strong relationships with multiple Program Directors within Government Agencies
• Work with the marketing team to conduct seminars; trade shows drive revenue growth and pipeline
• Taking a consultative approach with customers by understanding their challenges and future strategies to drive the Nexthink solution within the marketplace.
• Prospect qualification and the development of new sales opportunities and ongoing revenue growth
• Sales process management and opportunity closure
• Ongoing account management to ensure customer satisfaction
• Close business to exceed monthly, quarterly, and annual bookings objectives
• Build strong and effective relationships, resulting in growth opportunities
• Work closely with the Professional Services team to achieve customer satisfaction
• Sell a complete solution of software, services, and support to ensure customer success
• Work with Marketing to conduct seminars, trade shows, and other marketing-related events

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• 5+ years of experience selling enterprise technology to the Public Sector
• Goal oriented, with a track record of overachievement (President’s Club, Rep of the Year, etc.)
• Driven – possesses a strong desire to be successful
• Disciplined – skilled in managing time and resources; sound approach to qualifying opportunities
• Intelligent – possesses aptitude to learn quickly and establish credibility
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

We are the pioneers and trailblazers of a global IT Market Category (DEX) that is shaping the future of how the world works, giving our customers’ IT Teams total digital visibility across their enterprise. Our innovative solutions integrate real-time analytics, automation, and employee feedback across all endpoints. This enables our IT teams to solve complex technical challenges, create ever more productive workplaces, and deliver happy, satisfied employees in the digital workplace.

With over 1000 employees across 5 continents, Nexthink operates as One Team, connecting, collaborating and innovating to continuously grow. We call our employees ‘Nexthinkers’ and our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity is second to none. We currently have over 75 nationalities working with us, from all cultures and backgrounds, speaking many different languages.

Total Rewards @ Nexthink

At Nexthink, we offer one of the most comprehensive and generous benefits plans.  Your total rewards compensation package includes base salary and may also include a commission or performance bonus plan, as well as equity.  We provide our US employees with 100% covered company benefits that consist of health, dental, vision as well as access to life insurance, long-term disability, and accidental death/personal loss coverage. 

In addition, we offer: 

• 🏖️ Flexible Hours and unlimited vacation (employees have unlimited paid time off on top of the 15 days of holidays we offer), 11 company-paid holidays, and 3 extra days for volunteering.
• 🏡 Hybrid work model that balances office and remote work, with structured onboarding to foster connections and team integration.
• 📚 Free access to professional training platforms to explore your interests and enhance your skills.
• 🍼 Up to 16 weeks of paid leave for birthing parents/primary caregivers, 6 weeks for secondary caregivers.
• 💰 Plan for the future with a 401(k) plan featuring up to 4% company matching contributions, vesting immediately, to grow your retirement savings.
• 📣 Bonuses for referring successful hires after three months of continuous employment.

Base salary ranges are determined by country, role, level, experience, and skills. The range displayed on each job posting reflects Nexthink’s good faith determination of the minimum and maximum targets for new hire salaries across all US locations. Individual pay is determined by related factors, including job skills, experience, and relevant education or training, which may impact a final offer. Your Talent Acquisition Partner can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process.