Account Executive

The Role

GovExec is seeking an ambitious Account Executive based in the DC metropolitan area. As Account Executive, you will work to identify growth opportunities for existing accounts and secure new partnerships. You will take a consultative approach to understand our clients’ goals and create integrated marketing programs that map to those objectives. Although this position is primarily remote, you must attend regular in-person client meetings and events in the DMV area. 

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain a strategic portfolio of strong relationships with new and existing clients; grow existing accounts and secure new and profitable partnerships
• Inform new opportunities and ongoing business development strategy through deep knowledge and understanding of the market and trends
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, and product teams to build integrated packages and tailored proposals that map to clients’ objectives 
• Maintain accurate sales forecasts, track performance and assist in pipeline management 
• Manage client relationships, expectations, and delivery of ROI, in partnership with product teams

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in media sales and/or marketing
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college/university
• Proven record of goal or performance-based achievement in current/past positions
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
• Effective problem-solving, time management, and organizational skills
• Strong work ethic driven by creativity, persistence, and tenacity
• Superior professionalism, discretion, and judgment 
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and contribute to new ideas
• Resides in the DC metropolitan area and able to travel within the DMV for regular in-person obligations

To Apply

Please include a cover letter and resume with your application submission.

About GovExec:

GovExec’s data and insights set the standard for depth, accuracy, and impact for government leaders and contractors. As the market-leading information and intent-based marketing platform, for over fifty years GovExec has empowered the government ecosystem to engage and support government leaders as they work to achieve their missions across federal, defense, and state and local agencies. Our strategic sales enablement and intent-based marketing solutions accelerate revenue growth to fuel market success. The platform is powered by the largest and most sophisticated database in the public sector, GovExec’s platform reaches 3.3 million government influencers each month and provides its marketing clients with a significant competitive advantage in driving higher conversion and growth.

Working at GovExec

At GovExec, we believe that a new era of work -- particularly when, where, and how it gets done -- has arrived. We are building a hybrid workplace that allows for greater freedom and flexibility while also fostering a collaborative culture, no matter where you are working. GovExec offers permanent remote work in 20+ states across the US, as well as the option to work out of one of our offices based in Washington DC, New York or San Diego. GovExec also offers a range of great benefits including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Open time off policy
• Twelve weeks paid parental leave
• Supportive, collaborative teams
• Unique opportunity to help government officials from a private sector company
• Expansive learning and development opportunities

 Commitment to Shared Values

GovExec recruits talent for four salient attributes or qualities:

• Soul of Entrepreneurship
• Culture of Inclusion
• Force of Ideas
• Spirit of Generosity

The compensation range for this role is $60,000 to $75,000 per year including commission potential. 

 Government Executive Media Group, Inc. and its affiliates ("GovExec") are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate against our applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by applicable law.