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Everything we do centers around people. That means we obsess over how to make the lives of our customers, and their customers, better. And it means we prioritize a diverse F5 community where each individual can thrive.
The Major Account Manager – SLED role is a strategic sales position focused on driving technology adoption and business transformation across state, local government, and education sectors. This role requires a deep understanding of how technology enables public sector organizations to achieve their missions and overcome operational challenges. It involves strategic planning and tactical execution of business opportunities within named or large key accounts of strategic importance to F5.
You will manage all facets of the relationship with assigned SLED accounts primarily in Northern California, maintain contact at relevant levels, and focus on the strategic nature of the relationship. This Particular role will not cover California State Accounts, but will cover all other Local and Education accounts. You will build and manage relationships effectively, communicate across all levels, and develop opportunities across the F5 solution portfolio. This includes partnering with Systems Integrators, Service Providers, and regional VARs as needed. This is a quota-carrying, individual contributor role.
What will you do?
Serve as the primary point-of-contact for major SLED accounts, regardless of geographic location.
Maintain high-level executive relationships, focusing on strategic engagement and long-term value.
Sell F5’s products and services while growing and retaining named SLED accounts.
Identify and qualify long- and short-term business opportunities; proactively address competitive threats.
Prepare and deliver formal proposals and presentations to all levels, including executive leadership.
Lead negotiations and coordinate complex decision-making processes to close sales effectively.
Manage key partner relationships and facilitate strategic communication between F5, customers, and partners.
Stay current on industry trends, technical developments, and government regulations affecting SLED markets.
Understand customer business needs and communicate how F5 solutions address those needs.
Research and develop lists of potential SLED customers; follow up on leads and close deals.
Define market strategies and goals for each product and service within the SLED vertical.
Lead account strategy and coordinate with sales support teams (inside sales, systems engineering, etc.).
Ensure accurate sales forecasting and maintain Salesforce data regularly.
Maintain detailed account profiles and organizational charts for quarterly review.
Develop strategies for sustained account success and coordinate internal resources to meet goals.
Collaborate with internal and external teams to develop creative technical solutions for SLED customers.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Strong negotiation, closing, and solution-selling skills.
Advanced client interfacing and customer-focused approach.
Proven ability to influence and build trust across complex matrix environments.
Effective time management, pipeline development, and forecasting capabilities.
Ability to work independently from a home office within the assigned territory.
Specialized knowledge in networking products, preferably F5 solutions.
Experience with internet-related software or systems.
Familiarity with procurement processes and sales cycles in the public sector.
Qualifications
Showcase at least 8+ years of direct major enterprise account management experience in a relevant environment
Holding a Bachelor’s degree is preferred
Adept at managing full lifecycle (Cloud, Cybersecurity and application support deployments), supporting cross-functional teams, and optimizing service performance across cloud platforms.
Demonstrated ability to provide adoption and business transformation across state, local government, and education sectors
The Job Description is intended to be a general representation of the responsibilities and requirements of the job. However, the description may not be all-inclusive, and responsibilities and requirements are subject to change.
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The Job Description is intended to be a general representation of the responsibilities and requirements of the job. However, the description may not be all-inclusive, and responsibilities and requirements are subject to change.
The annual base pay for this position is: $131,200.00 - $196,800.00F5 maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, geographic locations, and market conditions, as well as to reflect F5’s differing products, industries, and lines of business. The pay range referenced is as of the time of the job posting and is subject to change.
You may also be offered incentive compensation, bonus, restricted stock units, and benefits. More details about F5’s benefits can be found at the following link: https://www.f5.com/company/careers/benefits. F5 reserves the right to change or terminate any benefit plan without notice.
Please note that F5 only contacts candidates through F5 email address (ending with @f5.com) or auto email notification from Workday (ending with f5.com or @myworkday.com).
Equal Employment Opportunity
It is the policy of F5 to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and employment applicants without regard to unlawful considerations of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, sensory, physical, or mental disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, job assignment, compensation, promotion, benefits, training, discipline, and termination. F5 offers a variety of reasonable accommodations for candidates. Requesting an accommodation is completely voluntary. F5 will assess the need for accommodations in the application process separately from those that may be needed to perform the job. Request by contacting [email protected].
Skills Required
- 8+ years of direct major enterprise account management experience
- Bachelor's degree
- Specialized knowledge in networking products, preferably F5 solutions
- Experience with internet-related software or systems
F5 Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about F5 and has not been reviewed or approved by F5.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity grants and an employee stock purchase plan are positioned as meaningful parts of total compensation, with RSUs and a discount ESPP commonly included. Pay packages for many technical roles are considered competitive when equity is taken into account.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid vacation that increases with tenure, sick time, paid holidays, and paid family leave are prominently featured. Additional programs like volunteer time and periodic wellness long weekends are highlighted as part of the time-off ecosystem.
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Inclusive Benefits Coverage — Health plans include travel support for specific care (such as reproductive and gender‑affirming services) and mental health resources, alongside comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage. These elements are presented as part of a broad, inclusive approach to healthcare.
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