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Description
Go Vocal, a global GovTech scale-up, is looking for a purpose-driven Account Executive to help grow our client base across the US. If you care deeply about strengthening democracy and love working with the public sector, this role is for you. You’ll be a key driver of our growth in the US, signing new cities, and shaping our presence in the region.
What will be
your role?
Grow our client base
Drive tender processes with our Operations team
Develop a deep understanding of local government challenges and build trust as a partner, not just a vendor.
Own the full sales cycle for local governments, from self-sourcing to demo to close.
Source leads through outbound outreach, referrals, and public sector events.
Collaborate cross-functionally
Work closely with our NorthAm team to grow the market (Sales & Government Success)
Feed back market insights to our global team (Marketing & Product)
Requirements
Who are you?
You have 2–3 years of experience or affinity with the public sector - sales experience is a plus, but drive matters more than experience
A hunter’s mindset: your are hungry to sell and self-motivated
A consultative approach: structured, organized, comfortable with longer sales cycles
You are strong communicator who builds trust quickly
You thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven team
Based in the US, Eastern or Central time zone
👉 You don’t need to tick every box. If you’re excited about our mission and bring the drive to grow, we want to hear from you.
What can you expect from us?
The chance to build social impact at scale through public sector innovation
A key role in our US expansion and international growth (50-person team, 20+ countries)
A mission-driven, collaborative team culture
Competitive salary ($90,000–$110,000 OTE, 50⁄50 base-variable split)
Great perks: full remote flexibility, healthcare
benefits, 26 PTO, an annual global team retreat, a training budget, and more.
👉 Go Vocal is com
Tools & Tech Stack
Commission Structure
Base Salary
Not disclosed — ask in interview
Commission
Structure not specified
OTE
$,
Ramp Period
Not mentioned — clarify timeline
Selling Motion
Prospecting
Channel / Partner
Sell through partners, resellers, or alliances
Buyer Persona
C-Suite
Selling to executive decision-makers
Territory
Vertical-Specific
Focused on a single industry vertical
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.
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Walk me through your discovery process.
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Template questionHow do you build business cases for stakeholders?
Template questionDescribe a deal you lost and what you learned.
Template questionAs an Account Executive with Go Vocal (formerly CitizenLab), you'll own the entire revenue pipeline and be measured on quota attainment.
Expect to work with recurring revenue models where customer retention is as important as acquisition.
Remote positions in sales offer flexibility but require strong self-discipline and proactive communication with distributed teams.
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