Enterprise Sales Account Director - State & Local Government - Northwest

The Opportunity Adobe aims to grow as a leading provider of enterprise software solutions. The Enterprise Sales Account Director will sell Adobe's digital experience solutions to State/Local Government agencies. This role focuses on driving business in specific states and collaborating with the sales ecosystem to identify and close opportunities. Building strong relationships with C-level customers and creating account plans are key to success. This role involves virtual interactions with customers and internal sales personnel, navigating enterprise organizations to uncover cross-selling and upselling chances. Reporting to State & Local business management. What You'll Do Run an enterprise sales territory focusing on state & local government customers Develop target named account strategies and tactical penetration plans Develop and maintain relationships at the “C” and “VP” levels of the defined target named accounts Develop compelling value propositions based on return on investment cost/benefit analysis Successfully navigate the sales process by identifying potential business prospects, assessing their suitability, and finalizing new deals. Sell against annual revenue targets for software licenses and services Coordinate with pre-sales and professional services teams Supply creative ideas and participate in marketing events Provide accurate and timely sales forecasts Develop, maintain and strengthen third party relationships What You Will Need Demonstrated sales track record with Tier 1 and Tier 2 government customers (5-10 years’ experience) Understanding of public sector industry with an emphasis on digital experience for customers Understanding of broad competitor solution footprints for the information systems marketplace Be able to work with prospects to understand their business requirements and value models Ability to quickly adapt and then clearly articulate value propositions Ability to work cross functionally and collaboratively to bring in the right resources to bear at the right stage in the selling process Experience and success in selling high value, long lead time enterprise solutions software ($500K and above) Excellent new business development skills and sales quota attainment track record Demonstrates a resourceful and proactive approach; takes the initiative to connect with prospects in creative ways; takes full responsibility for their own success with minimal support until prospects are qualified; showcases perseverance and a strong desire to achieve. Strong skills in the following: communication, presentation skills, negotiation, organizational and attention to detail Proficient networker. Ability to develop and use relationships with senior industry leaders and key influencers High comfort level and presence with senior government executives An accomplished history of selling multi-level to business, technical, IT people, and C-level executives Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related area Regional travel for this role is approximately 50% by land and/or air About Adobe Adobe empowers everyone to create through innovative platforms and tools that unleash creativity, productivity and personalized customer experiences. Adobe’s industry-leading offerings including Adobe Acrobat Studio, Adobe Express, Adobe Firefly, Creative Cloud, Adobe Experience Platform, Adobe Experience Manager, and GenStudio enable people and businesses to turn ideas into impact, powered by AI and driven by human ingenuity. Our 30,000 employees worldwide are creating the future and raising the bar as we drive the next decade of growth. We’re on a mission to hire the very best and believe in creating a company culture where all employees are empowered to make an impact. At Adobe, we believe that great ideas can come from anywhere in the organization. The next big idea could be yours. Let’s Adobe together At Adobe, we believe in creating a company culture where all employees are empowere ... (truncated, view full listing at source)