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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
Typical Day — Account Executive
Estimates based on role type and selling motion — actual may vary by company.
Role Signals
Green Flags
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
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 questionAccount 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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