Senior Account Executive, Public Sector-SLED

Posted 9 Days Ago
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Hiring Remotely in TN, USA
Remote
140K-184K Annually
Senior level
Artificial Intelligence • Big Data • Cloud • Machine Learning • Software • Database • Analytics
Let's build a world where data and AI turn possibilities into reality.
The Role
Sell Snowflake solutions to state, local, and education (SLED) customers by developing CxO relationships, identifying and closing new business, driving digital transformation, proposing data platform solutions, and collaborating with partners and marketing to grow revenue in complex, enterprise sales cycles.
Summary Generated by Built In

At Snowflake, we are powering the era of the agentic enterprise. To usher in this new era, we seek AI-native thinkers across every function who are energized by the opportunity to reinvent how they work. You don’t just use tools; you possess an innate curiosity, treating AI as a high-trust collaborator that is core to how you solve problems and accelerate your impact. We look for low-ego individuals who thrive in dynamic and fast-moving environments and move with an experimental mindset — who rapidly test emerging capabilities to discover simpler, more powerful ways to deliver results. At Snowflake, your role isn't just to execute a function, but to help redefine the future of how work gets done.

AS AN ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE, PUBLIC SECTOR, SLED AT SNOWFLAKE, YOU WILL:

  • Develop strategic relationships, identify and close new business opportunities within Public Sector organizations on the state, local, and university levels.

  • Be the trusted advisor to the customer at the most senior levels and drive thought leadership by understanding their existing and future IT roadmap to drive the Snowflake solution within their organization.

  • Challenge the customers status-quo around their current operations.

  • Propose solutions which enable and align to the customers‘ digital transformation roadmaps.

  • Collaborate with marketing and the partner organization to develop high-level plans to drive revenue growth.

  • Master a solution-based approach to selling with experience managing complex sales processes.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WITH:
  • 10+ years of full cycle sales experience. An emphasis on cloud, databases, business intelligence software, data warehousing, and SaaS is preferred.

  • Proven ability to independently develop, manage and close new client relationships at CxO level in Public Sector organizations.

  • Extensive and reliable network with key decision makers in the Public Sector as well as with key partners in this field and experience in building relationships with these Economic Buyers and Executive Sponsors.

  • Deep knowledge in how State, Local, and Education organizations scout, select, procure and implement innovative technology solutions.

  • Proven track record of building and expanding substantial business with Public Sector clients ($3m+ ARR).

  • Mastered a solution-based approach to selling with experience managing complex sales processes.

  • Pro-active, independent thinker with high energy/positive attitude.

  • Drive, enthusiasm and entrepreneurial spirit to build a business from scratch in new customer field.

  • Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation, and relationship management skills.

  • Ability to thrive in fast-paced startup environment

Every Snowflake employee is expected to follow the company’s confidentiality and security standards for handling sensitive data. Snowflake employees must abide by the company’s data security plan as an essential part of their duties. It is every employee's duty to keep customer information secure and confidential.

Snowflake is growing fast, and we’re scaling our team to help enable and accelerate our growth. We are looking for people who share our values, challenge ordinary thinking, and push the pace of innovation while building a future for themselves and Snowflake.

How do you want to make your impact?

For jobs located in the United States, please visit the job posting on the Snowflake Careers Site for salary and benefits information: careers.snowflake.com

Skills Required

  • 10+ years of full cycle sales experience
  • Emphasis on cloud, databases, business intelligence software, data warehousing, and SaaS
  • Proven ability to independently develop, manage and close new client relationships at CxO level in Public Sector organizations
  • Extensive and reliable network with key decision makers in the Public Sector and key partners
  • Deep knowledge of how State, Local, and Education organizations scout, select, procure and implement technology solutions
  • Proven track record of building and expanding substantial business with Public Sector clients ($3m+ ARR)
  • Mastered a solution-based approach to selling with experience managing complex sales processes
  • Pro-active, independent thinker with high energy and positive attitude
  • Drive, enthusiasm and entrepreneurial spirit to build a business from scratch in new customer field
  • Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation, and relationship management skills
  • Ability to thrive in fast-paced startup environment
  • Adherence to company confidentiality and data security standards

Snowflake Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Snowflake and has not been reviewed or approved by Snowflake.

  • Fair & Transparent Compensation Pay is considered competitive across many roles, and the company highlights structured practices aimed at pay equity. Total compensation is often described as strong at senior levels when equity and bonuses are included.
  • Equity Value & Accessibility Equity grants and an ESPP are standard, making ownership accessible and a meaningful part of total rewards. New-hire RSUs and ongoing equity alongside bonus/commission programs are emphasized.
  • Healthcare Strength Comprehensive medical coverage is offered with programs like Lyra providing up to 25 no-cost therapy/coaching sessions, alongside HSA-eligible plans. Wellness resources and additional clinical programs (such as Omada for certain conditions) broaden the scope of support.

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The Company
HQ: Bozeman, MT
9,023 Employees
Year Founded: 2012

What We Do

Snowflake powers the end-to-end data lifecycle – from ingesting and processing data to analyzing and modeling it, to building and sharing data and AI applications – helping engineers, analysts, and leaders innovate faster and achieve more with their data. We're on a mission to empower every enterprise to achieve its full potential through data and AI.

Why Work With Us

Snowflake is where data does more, and so do you. More innovating, more growing, and more collaborating. Here, you’ll find the sweet spot between building big and moving fast, in technology and your career.

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