Strategic Account Executive

Strategic Account ExecutiveThe Red Hat Sales team is looking for a Strategic Account Executive to join our Public Sector organization. In this role, you will primarily sell to Civilian agencies. You'll expand Red Hat's existing customer base, sell cutting edge Red Hat solutions and encourage the fast adoption of the Red Hat portfolio of offerings. As a Strategic Account Executive, you will work closely with a cross functional team of pre-sales resources, product engineering, professional services, and product support teams to ensure an excellent customer experience with Red Hat's offerings. Successful applicants must reside in a state where Red Hat is registered to do business.What you will do:Sell the complete Red Hat solutions portfolio, including Red Hat Linx, OpenShift, Ansible and professional servicesWork closely with cross functional team to identify key projects, programs, and offices to sell Red Hat's solutionsAdvise senior IT and C-level executives within key accounts and create long-term partnerships with customersManage a complex sales cycle from prospecting to closing; maintain sustainable revenue across technologiesDevelop new solutions strategies within key accounts to establish proofs of concepts and guide implementations of Red Hat's solutionsManage the account planning process and delivery of strategic plansWhat you will bring:5+ years of solutions sales experience, with 2+ of those years focused on selling directly to the U.S. federal governmentSolid understanding of the open source model, AI, DevSecOps, and IT ModernizationExperience working in a consultative customer engagement with a major enterprise software companyExcellent written and verbal communications skills, including experience presenting to C-level executives at large companiesBroad understanding of the government acquisition process within the civilian governmentAbility to maintain a sales mentality in an environment with multiple offerings and solutionsThe salary range for this position is $0.00 - $0.00. Actual offer will be based on your qualifications. Red Hat determines compensation based on several factors including but not limited to job location, experience, applicable skills and training, external market value, and internal pay equity. Annual salary is one component of Red Hat's compensation package. This position may also be eligible for bonus, commission, and/or equity.Red Hat (https://www.redhat.com/) is the world's leading provider of enterprise open source software solutions, using a community-powered approach to deliver high-performing Linux, cloud, container, and Kubernetes technologies. Spread across 40+ countries, our associates work flexibly across work environments, from in-office, to office-flex, to fully remote, depending on the requirements of their role. Red Hatters are encouraged to bring their best ideas, no matter their title or tenure. We're a leader in open source because of our open and inclusive environment. We hire creative, passionate people ready to contribute their ideas, help solve complex problems, and make an impact.Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverageFlexible Spending Account - healthcare and dependent careHealth Savings Account - high deductible medical planRetirement 401(k) with employer matchPaid time off and holidaysPaid parental leave plans for all new parentsLeave benefits including disability, paid family medical leave, and paid military leaveAdditional benefits including employee stock purchase plan, family planning reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, transportation expense account, employee assistance program, and moreNote: These benefits are only applicable to full time, permanent associates at Red Hat located in the United States.Red Hat's culture is built on the open source principles of transparency, collaboration, and inclusion, where the best ideas can come from anywhere and anyone. When this is realized, it empowers people from different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences to come together to share ideas, challenge the status quo, and drive innovation. Our aspiration is that everyone experiences this culture with equal opportunity and access, and that all voices are not only heard but also celebrated. We hope you will join our celebration, and we welcome and encourage applicants from all the beautiful dimensions that compose our global village.Red Hat is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. We review applications for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, veteran status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, or any other basis prohibited by law.Red Hat supports individuals with disabilities and provides reasonable accommodations to job applicants. If you need assistance completing our online job application, email application-assistance@redhat.com.