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    Account Executive

    Accela

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    Remote

    Vertical

    SaaS

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    About this role

    ABOUT THE ROLE

    The Account Executive will be an integral member of a cross functional regional Sales team. This role will be  responsible for managing the entire Sales cycle, including prospecting, closing deals, and maintaining and expanding mid-sized opportunities. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong sense of urgency and a proactive approach, consistently focusing on pipeline growth.

    They will be highly motivated to build and expand their book of business, ensuring sustained success and development within their designated market.

    This specific Account Executive position will cover Northern California.

    SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

    Manage the full Sales cycle, including prospecting, qualifying, negotiating, and closing deals for mid-size jurisdictions in Northern California. Maintain and grow revenue from existing and prospect customers by selling and cross-selling our solutions into new departments. Develop, build, and maintain strong relationships with key decision makers in existing and prospect customer organizations.

    Identify customer and prospect needs and tailor solutions to meet those needs. Maintain accurate and up-to-date forecast opportunities and records in the CRM system. Lead and contribute to RFP responses. Collaborate with the Marketing and Product teams to ensure customer satisfaction. Meet annual Sales targets.

    REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

    Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field, or equivalent experience. 2-4 years of sales experience, preferably with software to state & local governments. Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets. Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills. Strong sense of urgency, accountability, and time management skills.

    Proficiency with CRM software and Sales tools. Prior experience in correctly qualifying new opportunities and accurately forecasting. Ability to travel in excess of 50%

    ABOUT ACCELA

    For nearly 20 years, Accela has been an industry

    Selling Motion

    Prospecting

    Outbound-Heavy

    Self-sourced pipeline via cold outreach

    Buyer Persona

    C-Suite

    Selling to executive decision-makers

    Territory

    Geographic

    Region-based territory assignment

    Requirements at a Glance

    Experience·4+ years required
    Bachelor's Degree·Required
    Prospecting·Required skill
    Negotiation·Required skill

    Typical Day — Account Executive

    Demos & presentations4–6/week
    Prospecting calls20–30/day
    Proposal writing2–3/week
    Pipeline review2×/week

    Estimates based on role type and selling motion — actual may vary by company.

    SaaS — Interview Intel

    Typical Sales Cycle

    30–90 days (SMB) · 3–9 months (Mid-Market) · 6–18 months (Enterprise)

    Common Buyer Objections

    • "We're locked into a contract with [competitor]"
    • "We built something in-house already"
    • "We don't have budget until next quarter"
    • "Our team won't adopt another tool"

    Key Industry Metrics

    ARR / MRRNet Revenue Retention (NRR)CAC Payback PeriodLogo Churn vs Revenue ChurnACV (Avg Contract Value)Magic Number

    Hot Topics to Reference

    • • AI-native product disruption
    • • PLG vs sales-led motion debate
    • • Vertical SaaS consolidation
    • • Usage-based pricing models

    Use these insights to speak the buyer's language in interviews.

    Tags

    sales
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    Walk me through your discovery process.

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    How do you handle a prospect who goes silent mid-deal?

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    Tell me about your largest closed deal and the sales cycle.

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    How do you build business cases for stakeholders?

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    Describe a deal you lost and what you learned.

    Template question
    Research Accela's product, recent news, and key competitors
    Prepare metrics: quota attainment %, average deal size, win rate
    Practice a 2-minute product demo pitch for a mock discovery call
    Prepare to discuss your home office setup and self-management discipline
    Review the job description and map your experience to each requirement
    Role Insights

    Account Executives are the revenue engine of any sales organization — this role will require strong pipeline management and closing skills.

    Top SaaS reps often earn significant upside through accelerators once quota is exceeded.

    Remote positions in sales offer flexibility but require strong self-discipline and proactive communication with distributed teams.

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