Senior Account Executive – Low Code

Who Are We? 
Groundswell is a premier technology integrator resolutely committed to solving the most complex challenges facing federal agencies today. Our name, Groundswell, represents our commitment to be an unstoppable, seismic change in government. Ours is a small company culture with big company reach and results.  Are you ready to be audacious, be bold and drive change at a rapid pace?  Join us, where we’ll make a greater impact together.
 

What You'll do:

Groundswell is a transformative technology integrator that seeks to expand our business across the federal market on the cutting-edge problem solving for our federal customers. We are seeking a sales leader to join our Growth & Strategy team to expand our sales capability and presence in the Federal sector. With a specific emphasis on selling our Appian-based services, including our Groundswell Integrated Budget Suite (GIBS) and the Grants Lifecycle Application Suite (GLAS), you’ll join a team selling best-in-class modernization services and solutions.
 

Reporting to the Vice President, Low Code Growth, the Senior Account Executive is the cornerstone of our go-to-market team. You’ll manage a full pipeline from identification through submission and drive high-stakes opportunities to close. By forging strong relationships with key decision-makers in the government, you’ll be on point for executing on our growth strategy.
 

Key responsibilities include:

• Qualifying, pursuing, and closing deals.

• Cultivating and expand client relationships, generating leads and spearheading sales efforts within a defined set of clients, in close collaboration with our Practice Team

• Working with OEM sales teams to set strategy and pursue deals.

• Influencing and engaging decision-makers at all levels within target agencies.

• Leading high-priority pursuits, contributing to the team effort for proposal development and oral presentations.

• Attending conferences and industry events as the representative of Groundswell.

• Designing and implement aggressive plans to exceed annual sales goals.

• Ensuring accurate, up-to-date customer information, pipeline, and forecasts by entering data into the Groundswell CRM.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned sales leader with deep expertise in business development and a proven track record of selling consulting services in the Federal sector. This individual will excel at crafting and executing go-to-market strategies that specifically target the low code market. With a sharp understanding of the professional services delivery process, the candidate ideally brings hands-on experience in delivering engagements at some point in their career, making them uniquely equipped to drive success in this space.
 

Required Experience and Qualifications:

• 5+ years of proven expertise as an account executive or business development manager in the Federal market.

• Must be local to the DC Metro area.

• A stellar track record of driving sales success across the entire sales cycle—from lead generation to deal closure—within the Federal market.

• Consistent achievement of over $10 million in annual new services sales revenue or achievement of over $ 1million in annual new software sales revenue.

• A relentless, self-driven mindset with a laser focus on goals and results.

• Exceptional ability to establish and secure strong relationships with buyers, decision-makers, influencers, and referral sources.

• Demonstrated success collaborating with service line leaders, partners, practitioners, and Growth staff to craft and execute winning go-to-market strategies.

• Willingness and ability to travel up to 30%, as required.
   

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with clients in the Budget or Grants sector.

• Experience in Defense or the Intelligence Community.

• Experience with Appian sales.

Skills:

Certification:

Why You’ll Never Want to Leave:

·        Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans 

·        Flexible Spending Account 

·        4% 401K Match (immediate vesting) 

·        Paid Time Off 

·        Tuition reimbursement, certification programs, and professional development

·        Flexible work schedule

·        On-site gym and childcare option 
 

The salary range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Groundswell, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is:

NOTE: Groundswell does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Groundswell and Groundswell will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

Groundswell is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
 

Read a copy of the Company’s Affirmative Action Statement.

Additional Resources:

• EO 13496 Notification of Employee Rights under NLRA
• EEO is the Law Poster and Supplement
• Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

Disability Accessibility Accommodation: If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us at hr@gswell.com or 703-639-1777.