On-site
SaaS
greenhouse
About this role
Figma is growing our team of passionate creatives and builders on a mission to make design accessible to all. Figma’s platform helps teams bring ideas to life—whether you're brainstorming, creating a prototype, translating designs into code, or iterating with AI. From idea to product, Figma empowers teams to streamline workflows, move faster, and work together in real time from anywhere in the world. If you're excited to shape the future of design and collaboration, join us!
We are looking for an Account Executive, Federal - State & Local to drive new business and expand Figma’s presence across State & Local government agencies. As the first dedicated State & Local Account Executive at Figma, you will help define Figma’s initial go-to-market approach for State & Local government, establishing the strategies, process, and best practices that will guide future sales hires.
This role requires proactive pipeline generation, strategic account management, and the ability to navigate complex State & Local buying processes. You will work closely with Design, Product, Engineering, and IT leaders to understand their priorities, demonstrate Figma’s value, and grow adoption across their organizations. This is an opportunity to help shape Figma’s State & Local sales strategy, learn from leading sellers, and build a strong network of cross-functional partners.
This is a full-time role that can be held from our San Francisco hub or remotely within the Pacific US time zone.
What you’ll do at Figma:
- Own a named book of State & Local accounts, driving acquisition, expansion, and retention to exceed quarterly and annual sales targets
- Build pipeline through outbound prospecting, territory planning, account mapping, partner collaborat
Selling Motion
Sales Cycle
Enterprise
6–18 month cycles, complex multi-stakeholder deals
Prospecting
Channel / Partner
Sell through partners, resellers, or alliances
Buyer Persona
C-Suite
Selling to executive decision-makers
Territory
Named Accounts
Pre-assigned list of target companies
Requirements at a Glance
Typical Day — Account Executive
Estimates based on role type and selling motion — actual may vary by company.
Role Signals
Green Flags
Location flexibility
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.
Tags
Walk me through your discovery process.
Template questionHow do you handle a prospect who goes silent mid-deal?
Template questionTell me about your largest closed deal and the sales cycle.
Template questionHow do you build business cases for stakeholders?
Template questionDescribe a deal you lost and what you learned.
Template questionThis Account Executive position at Figma involves managing the full sales cycle from prospecting through close.
SaaS sales roles typically involve consultative selling with longer deal cycles.
The US market offers the highest OTE potential globally for sales professionals, with a highly competitive talent landscape.
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