Elastic, the Search AI Company, enables everyone to find the answers they need in real time, using all their data, at scale — unleashing the potential of businesses and people. The Elastic Search AI Platform, used by more than 50% of the Fortune 500, brings together the precision of search and the intelligence of AI to enable everyone to accelerate the results that matter. By taking advantage of all structured and unstructured data — securing and protecting private information more effectively — Elastic’s complete, cloud-based solutions for search, security, and observability help organizations deliver on the promise of AI.
Elastic is searching for an experienced Public Sector Account Executive to own and expand our partnership with State of California agencies. Our Enterprise Account Executives are individual contributors, passionate about building new business and growing the Elastic footprint throughout the Public Sector, ensuring our customers are successfully leveraging Elastic cloud solutions across their organization. Are you ready to help users tackle their hardest problems through the power of search? If so, we’d love to hear from you!
What You Will Be Doing- Strategic account planning and driving increased demand for Elastic solutions within the State Government of California and its agencies, by helping users and customers derive value from their data sets
- Uncovering new and diverse use cases to enable our users to work smarter, not harder
- Working thoughtfully with customers to identify new business opportunities, managing through the sales cycle and closing complex transactions
- Collaborating across Elastic business functions to ensure a seamless customer experience
- Crafting a robust business plan through community, customer and partner ecosystems to achieve significant Elastic growth within your accounts
- A track record of success in selling large, complex deals or SaaS subscriptions into the State, proven by overachievement of quota and strong customer references and relationships
- A deep understanding and preferably experience selling into the ecosystem we live in, including Enterprise Search, Logging, Security, APM and Cloud
- The ability to form relationships and demonstrate credibility with C-Level Executives, Directors and Development teams
- Strong organizational sales skills around pipeline management, deal execution and forecasting accuracy capabilities, using SFDC and a MEDDPICC methodology
- An appreciation for the Open Source go-to-market model and the community of users who rely on our solutions every single day
- Previous experience selling in an Open Source model to large Enterprise or State accounts
Compensation for this role is in the form of base salary plus a variable component, that together comprise the On-Target Earnings (OTE). On-Target Earnings (OTE) are based on a 50/50 pay mix (base salary / target variable).
The typical starting OTE range for new hires in this role is listed below. This range represents the lowest to highest OTE we reasonably and in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future.
An employee's position within the OTE range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.
Elastic believes that employees should have the opportunity to share in the value that we create together for our shareholders. Therefore, in addition to cash compensation, this role is currently eligible to participate in Elastic's stock program. Our total rewards package also includes a company-matched 401k with dollar-for-dollar matching up to 6% of eligible earnings, along with a range of other benefits offered with a holistic emphasis on employee well-being.
As a distributed company, diversity drives our identity. Whether you’re looking to launch a new career or grow an existing one, Elastic is the type of company where you can balance great work with great life. Your age is only a number. It doesn’t matter if you’re just out of college or your children are; we need you for what you can do.
We strive to have parity of benefits across regions and while regulations differ from place to place, we believe taking care of our people is the right thing to do.
- Competitive pay based on the work you do here and not your previous salary
- Health coverage for you and your family in many locations
- Ability to craft your calendar with flexible locations and schedules for many roles
- Generous number of vacation days each year
- Increase your impact - We match up to $2000 (or local currency equivalent) for financial donations and service
- Up to 40 hours each year to use toward volunteer projects you love
- Embracing parenthood with minimum of 16 weeks of parental leave
Different people approach problems differently. We need that. Elastic is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance or regulation.
We welcome individuals with disabilities and strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all individuals. To request an accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please email [email protected]. We will reply to your request within 24 business hours of submission.
Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws, view posters linked below: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Poster; Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision Poster; Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) Poster and Know Your Rights (Poster)
Elasticsearch develops and distributes technology and information that is subject to U.S. and other countries’ export controls and licensing requirements for individuals who are located in or are nationals of the following sanctioned countries and regions: Belarus, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria, or Russia, including the Ukrainian territories annexed by Russia (The Crimea region of Ukraine, The Donetsk People's Republic (DNR), The Luhansk People's Republic (LNR), Kherson or Zaporizhzhia). If you are located in or are a national of one of the listed countries or regions, an export license may be required as a condition of your employment in this role. Please note that national origin and/or nationality do not affect eligibility for employment with Elastic.
Please see here for our Privacy Statement.
Skills Required
- Track record of success in selling large, complex deals or SaaS subscriptions into the State
- Experience selling into Enterprise Search, Logging, Security, APM and Cloud
- Ability to form relationships with C-Level Executives and Directors
- Strong organizational sales skills around pipeline management and forecasting
- Appreciation for the Open Source go-to-market model
Elastic Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Elastic and has not been reviewed or approved by Elastic.
-
Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive across many technical and go‑to‑market roles and compares well within its peer group. Strong equity components and benefits bolster perceived total compensation.
-
Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as fully paid for employees and families in many locations, which is unusually generous among tech firms. Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage is emphasized in official materials.
-
Parental & Family Support — A minimum of 16 weeks of paid parental leave is offered globally, with additional family‑formation support. These policies are positioned as core elements of the package.
Elastic Insights
What We Do
Elastic, the Search AI Company, enables everyone to find the answers they need in real time, using all their data, at scale — unleashing the potential of businesses and people. The Elastic Search AI Platform, used by more than 50% of the Fortune 500, brings together the precision of search and the intelligence of AI to enable everyone to accelerate the results that matter. By taking advantage of all structured and unstructured data — securing and protecting private information more effectively — Elastic’s complete, cloud-based solutions for search, security, and observability help organizations deliver on the promise of AI.
Why Work With Us
Free and open isn’t just how we build our products, it’s how we build our culture. We value creativity and mobility, so you can grow how (and where) you want to… and be happier at work.
Gallery
