Account Executive (Public Sector)

• Elastic, the Search Analytics company, is seeking a dynamic Public Sector Account Executive
• To excel as an Account Executive at Elastic, you need a blend of high-level technical curiosity and the gravitas of a value-based seller
• Because Elastic isn’t just a “product” but a versatile search, observability, and security platform, the role requires moving beyond simple transactions to solving complex data problems
• As a Public Sector Enterprise Account Executive, you will be an integral part of our growth strategy
• You will drive net-new revenue and expansion within Public Sector Accounts in an assigned territory
• This is an opportunity for those passionate about empowering companies through cutting-edge search technology and analytics, enabling them to unlock the full potential of their data
• Drive Adoption: Fuel the adoption of Elastic’s AI-powered search solutions, Observability and Security solutions within (new) Public Sector accounts while deepening engagement with existing ones
• Be a Trusted Advisor: Assist users and customers in harnessing the full power of search analytics to transform data into actionable insights
• Domain & cloud acumen: Position Elastic as the Search AI platform of choice by speaking fluently about cloud economics, usage-based pricing, and modern data architectures
• Solve Complex Problems: Move beyond simple transactions to address the intricate data challenges our customers face
• Champion Open Source: Articulate the value of our advanced commercial features while advocating for our Open-Source offerings
• Identify New Use Cases: Showcase how Elastic’s solutions enable users to work more efficiently and intelligently
• Strategic Planning: Develop comprehensive business plans leveraging community, customer, and partner ecosystems to drive significant territory growth
• Navigate Sales Cycles: Proactively identify new opportunities and successfully manage complex sales cycles
• Deep discovery & qualification: Uncover pain, business impact, budget, and decision criteria using frameworks like MEDDPICC so you chase only the highest-confidence deals
• Cross-functional partnership: Work hand-in-glove with Solutions Architects, Customer Success, Marketing, and RevOps to accelerate deals and drive exceptional customer outcomes

Benefits

• Toast to your health: Fully paid health coverage for you and your family, in many locations.
• Craft your calendar: Flexible location and schedule for most roles.
• Create space for you: Distributed by design workforce, plus generous number of vacation days each year.
• Embrace parenthood: Minimum of 16 weeks of parental leave, plus generous family formation benefits.
• Give back your time: 40 hours each year to use toward volunteering with organizations and causes you’re passionate about.
• Amplify your impact: Double your charitable giving — we match donations up to $1500 USD (or local currency equivalent).- The Right Blend: A combination of high-level technical curiosity and the gravitas of a value-based seller
• Executive negotiation & closing: Lead high-stakes contract and pricing discussions
• Ability to create alignment across teams to accelerate deals
• AI Mindset: Use new technologies for performance advantage and deal structuring
• Value Storytelling: The ability to craft tailored narratives that link Elastic’s technical capabilities (Search, Observability, Security) to measurable business outcomes like revenue gain or risk mitigation is critical
• Proven Track Record: Success in SaaS subscription sales in Public Sector accounts, evidenced by overachievement
• Relationship Building: Adept at establishing credibility with both technical developers and executive leadership
• Mutual deal strategy & forecast accuracy: Consistent, predictable and accurate sales forecasting skills. Collaborate with customers to build formal close plans and keep your CRM up to date
• Technical & cloud fluency: Comfortable discussing a broad range of technical topics including security, observability, vector/traditional search, and cloud cost optimization
• Open-Source Appreciation: Enthusiasm for the Open-Source model and the community relying on our solutions