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