Account Executive - Public Sector [REMOTE within Northeast]
Iteris4 months ago
State Line, PA, United States
Remote
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)
Job Description
Position Overview
We are seeking a high-performing Mid-Market Account Executive to drive sales and customer success across the Northeast and surrounding markets. This role is responsible for managing a blended quota of hardware, software, and services with a focus on intelligent transportation solutions for public agencies, engineering firms, and regional partners. The ideal candidate will be entrepreneurial, detail-oriented, and thrive in a performance-driven culture.
Compensation: $185,000 - $190,000
Key Responsibilities
- Own and execute go-to-market sales within assigned accounts in the Northeast.
- Develop and manage pipeline to exceed quota and forecast with accuracy.
- Build trusted relationships with DOTs, MPOs, counties, cities, consultants, and channel partners.
- Collaborate with engineering, customer success, and partner teams to deliver full-stack hardware, connected vehicle, and cloud solutions.
- Manage complex deals through specification, procurement, and funding cycles.
- Provide detailed forecasting via Salesforce and maintain accurate opportunity hygiene.
- Lead or support partner engagement with reps, distributors, and resellers to expand regional coverage.
- Maintain a regular cadence of customer meetings, demos, presentations, and post-sales engagement.
- Communicate market feedback and trends to cross-functional stakeholders.
Required Qualifications
- Over five (5) years of sales experience, ideally in transportation, infrastructure technology, or public sector SaaS/hardware.
- A passion for customer relationships and the ability to earn trust and influence decisions while navigating public sector procurement processes.
- Proven ability to manage a quota and consistently meet/exceed targets.
- Experience navigating government procurement, funding sources, and RFPs.
- Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, product, and customer success teams.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Salesforce or similar CRM platforms.
- Willingness to travel up to 50% within the assigned territory.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Prior experience selling ITS, traffic sensors, analytics software, or SaaS to the public sector is preferred.
- Experience with an indirect or partner-led sales motion (dealer/distributor model) preferred.
Benefits & Perks
- Quarterly Sales Commissions.
- 401(k) with immediate matching and no vesting period.
- Open Paid-Time-Off [PTO] benefits.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Life insurance.
- Medical reimbursement plans.
- Disability coverage.
- Education assistance program.
- In-house training programs.
Required Skills
sales
pipeline management
public sector sales
SaaS
hardware sales
transportation solutions
CRM expertise
relationship building
government procurement