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About this role
At Jamf, we believe in an open, flexible culture based on respect and trust. Our track record and thriving work environment all stem from the freedom we grant ourselves to get the job done right. We take pride in helping tens of thousands of customers around the globe succeed with Apple.
The secret to our success lies in our connectivity, while operating with a high degree of flexibility. Work-life balance remains our priority while feeling connected is important to maintain our strong culture, achieve our goals, and thrive as #OneJamf.
What you’ll do at Jamf:
At Jamf, we empower people to be their best selves and do their best work. The Strategic Account Executive, State & Local Government role is an evangelist and subject matter expert, responsible for expanding sales within an assigned State and Local Government territory by selling the Whole Product Experience (WPE).
This role requires a strong understanding of public sector buying cycles, budget processes, and procurement
requirements. The Account Executive will grow our sales to both new and existing State and Local Government customers:
Drive thought leadership at multiple levels into State and Local Government accounts, including elected officials, agency leadership, and IT decision-makers Concentrate on adoption and change-management strategies for implementing the WPE across State and Local Government agencies Formulate and guide business validation cases, including ROI and total cost of ownership analysis, to support public sector budget approval and expedite adoption
What you can expect to do in this role:
Sell the Whole Product Experience (WPE) within assigned State and Local Government accounts in a geographic territory Create business, sales and account plans that account for public sector budget cycles and fiscal year timing, and execute at or above assigned quota levels Learn and understand the Apple platform adoption, growth strategies, and business plans for State and Local Government
Selling Motion
Sales Cycle
Enterprise
6–18 month cycles, complex multi-stakeholder deals
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.
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.
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.
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