Senior Account Executive - Public Sector

    Envisio

    🇨🇦 Canada
    Remote
    SaaS
    Hybrid
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    Posted 2 weeks ago
    $200k–$230kOTE

    Hybrid

    Work Type

    Remote

    Vertical

    SaaS

    Source

    himalayas

    About this role

    Senior Account Executive – Public Sector

    Do you have a track record of winning complex software deals in the public sector? Do you understand how government and mission-driven organizations buy technology and how to build consensus across executive leaders, department heads, procurement/IT teams, and other stakeholders?

    Envisio is looking for a Senior Account Executive with strong public-sector sales experience, particularly within state and local government, to drive new customer acquisition and expand our footprint across the public sector. Envisio is one of Western Canada’s fastest-growing software companies and was recently named one of 2026’s Top 100 GovTech companies.

    Our software helps public-sector and mission-driven organizations turn strategic priorities into measurable results through better planning, performance management, reporting, transparency, and accountability.

    Our customers include cities, counties, state agencies, special districts, water and utility districts, K–12 school districts, higher education institutions, healthcare and nonprofit organizations, and other public-sector and mission-driven organizations.

    The Role As a Senior Account Executive, you will own the full sales cycle and be responsible for developing and closing new business across the public sector, with a strong focus on state and local government. The pay range for this role is approximately $200,000 to $230,000 OTE (CAD).

    You will:

    Own the full sales cycle, from prospecting and discovery through negotiation and close Build and manage a strong pipeline of new business opportunities across the public sector, with a primary focus on state and local government Pursue opportunities across municipalities, counties, state agencies, special districts, water and utility districts, K–12, nonprofits, and adjacent public-sector markets Develop trusted, consultative relationships with senior and executive leaders within public-sector and mission-driven organizations Leverage your knowle

    Commission Structure

    Base Salary

    Not disclosed — ask in interview

    Commission

    Structure not specified

    OTE

    $230k (range: $200k–$230k)

    Ramp Period

    Not mentioned — clarify timeline

    Selling Motion

    Prospecting

    Outbound-Heavy

    Self-sourced pipeline via cold outreach

    Buyer Persona

    C-Suite

    Selling to executive decision-makers

    Territory

    Vertical-Specific

    Focused on a single industry vertical

    Requirements at a Glance

    Prospecting·Required skill
    Negotiation·Required skill

    Typical Day — Account Executive

    Stakeholder meetings3–5/week
    Executive presentations2–3/week
    Business cases & RFPs1–2/week
    Forecast & pipeline2×/week
    Champion coachingDaily

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

    Role Signals

    Green Flags

    ✓
    Equity/Stock Options

    Ownership stake offered

    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
    Public-Sector-Sales
    B2G-Sales
    GovTech-Sales
    Enterprise-SaaS-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 Envisio'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.

    This remote-friendly role based in CA provides geographic flexibility while maintaining access to a SaaS market.

    With OTE potential exceeding $230k, this role sits in the top tier of sales compensation. Expect rigorous performance expectations and a proven track record requirement.

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