Account Executive - Core

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for an Account Executive - Core based in Canada.

As an Account Executive, you will drive the growth of enterprise technology solutions across Canadian federal government agencies and organizations.
You will manage strategic accounts in the Ottawa region, building trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and understanding their operational priorities.
Your mission will be to demonstrate how modern CRM and AI-powered solutions can help public-sector organizations deliver better outcomes for citizens and employees.
Through strategic territory planning, consultative selling, and close collaboration with internal teams and partners, you will identify opportunities and expand existing business.
You will play a key role in navigating complex enterprise sales cycles and addressing the specific needs of government customers.
This position offers the opportunity to influence digital transformation initiatives while contributing to a high-performance, innovation-driven sales environment.

Accountabilities

In this role, you will lead account development and enterprise sales activities across your assigned territory, ensuring that solutions align with the strategic objectives and requirements of federal government customers. Your responsibilities will include:

• Build and maintain long-term relationships with Canadian federal government agencies and affiliated organizations.

• Develop and execute strategic territory plans focused on account engagement, business growth, and revenue opportunities.

• Build and manage a qualified sales pipeline through close collaboration with account teams and other internal stakeholders.

• Understand customer mandates, operational challenges, and business priorities to position relevant Core solutions effectively.

• Educate clients on how CRM and AI-powered technologies can improve outcomes for citizens, employees, and public-sector stakeholders.

• Develop strategic points of view in collaboration with account teams and managed partners to address customer needs.

• Identify expansion opportunities within existing accounts and drive adoption of additional products and services.

• Stay informed about product capabilities, industry developments, government regulations, and competitive offerings.

• Address customer concerns and resolve issues promptly, coordinating with internal teams to deliver effective solutions.

• Work proactively with the partner ecosystem to develop and bring relevant solutions to market.

• Operate within a high-performance sales culture, consistently contributing to business growth objectives.

• Provide management with regular updates on sales activities, pipeline development, strategic pursuits, and account performance.

• Travel to customer locations as required to support relationship building and account development.

Requirements

The ideal candidate is an experienced enterprise sales professional with a strong background in complex technology sales and strategic account management. You should be confident engaging senior stakeholders, navigating public-sector environments, and consistently delivering against ambitious commercial objectives. The key qualifications include:

• At least 10 years of full-cycle enterprise software or technology sales experience.

• A proven track record in account management and enterprise business development.

• Experience selling to or managing accounts within the Canadian public sector is strongly preferred.

• A degree or equivalent relevant professional experience. Candidates may demonstrate relevant experience through professional roles, leadership activities, military service, volunteering, or other comparable achievements.

• Strong relationship-building, negotiation, communication, and consultative selling skills.

• Ability to understand complex customer requirements and translate them into relevant technology solutions.

• Strategic and analytical thinking, with the ability to develop territory plans and identify business growth opportunities.

• High levels of self-motivation, accountability, and resilience, with a strong commitment to achieving and exceeding sales targets.

• Willingness and ability to travel to customer locations when required.

• Active Government of Canada security clearance, or eligibility to obtain one, may be required depending on the assigned accounts.

Benefits

• Annual base salary: CAD $157,050–$207,050 for Ontario-based roles.

• Additional sales incentives and bonus opportunities, as applicable.

• Equity compensation, where applicable.

• Comprehensive employee benefits and resources designed to support well-being and work-life balance.

• Flexible office and remote working arrangements.

• Access to AI-powered tools and resources to support productivity and professional impact.

• Opportunities for career development and growth within an innovative enterprise technology environment.

• The opportunity to contribute to digital transformation initiatives across Canadian federal government organizations.

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