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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
Typical Day — Account Executive
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
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.
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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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