Strategic Account Executive, Federal Sales — DoW

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    FullTime

    Work Type

    Remote

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    SaaS

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    About this role

    SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not.

    Today, SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of making life multiplanetary and expanding consciousness to the stars.SpaceXSI is building Super Intelligence to help humanity understand the universe.

    Our teams are building the full Super Intelligence stack: from our Colossus supercomputers, to Grok models, to our suite of applications, including Grok Bot, Grok Build, Grok Imagine, Grok Voice, and X. We're creating a powerful flywheel where more compute trains better models, better models power more useful products, and

    what we learn from people using those products shapes

    what we build next.STRATEGIC ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE, FEDERAL SALES — DOWAs a Strategic Account Executive, Federal Sales at SpaceXSI, you'll own revenue growth across a named territory of Department of War and defense accounts.

    You'll partner with engineering leaders and development teams to bring AI-powered software development into mission-critical programs, helping the people who build the nation's defense systems ship faster and more securely. You'll be a foundational member of our federal sales team.

    RESPONSIBILITIES:Own a named book of DoW and defense accounts, driving new logo acquisition and expansion revenue against an annual quotaBuild and progress self-sourced pipeline through outbound prospecting, account mapping, and partner and integrator relationshipsLead multi-threaded sales cycles across Engineering, Security, Procurement, Legal, and program leadership, from trial and technical evaluation through security review and large-scale rolloutBuild ROI cases tied to developer productivity, AI adoption, mission outcomes, and secure software deliveryNavigate federal procurement, contract vehicles, and compliance

    requirements in partnership with Field Engineering and our AI Deployment teamShare actio

    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

    Prospecting·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.

    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.

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    Describe a deal you lost and what you learned.

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    Research Cursor's product, recent news, and key competitors
    Prepare metrics: quota attainment %, average deal size, win rate
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    Research typical OTE splits for this role level and negotiate accordingly
    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.

    Remote positions in sales offer flexibility but require strong self-discipline and proactive communication with distributed teams.

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