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Senior Account Executive, Government

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USA
Salary, yearly, USD
196,300
Department
Sales
Employment type
Full Time,
Job posted
Apply before
11 Jun 2026
Experience level
Senior
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545 / 124

About Genesys

The world's #1 customer experience platform.

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AI Summary

This Senior Account Executive role at Genesys focuses on driving revenue and market share in the Pacific Northwest public sector. The candidate will develop and manage a customer base, capture new logos, and deepen relationships with state and local government agencies. Responsibilities include strategic territory planning, pipeline management (targeting $6M+), and collaboration with internal teams and partners. The role requires 8+ years of enterprise sales experience with state/local government and knowledge of procurement processes. Travel up to 50% is expected within the territory.

Job Complexity

Easy Hard
AI Insight The role demands extensive experience in government sales, complex contract negotiations, and a deep understanding of security frameworks, making it highly challenging. The requirement to manage a $6M+ pipeline and travel up to 50% adds to the difficulty.

Salary Analysis

Median
USD196,300
US Market
USD150,000 – USD250,000
AI Insight The provided salary of $196,300 is at the higher end for Senior Account Executives in the public sector, reflecting the specialized nature of the role. The median is competitive compared to the US market range of $150k-$250k.

Key Skills

Government Sales Enterprise Sales Cloud Technology AI Customer Experience Pipeline Management Contract Negotiation Public Sector Strategic Planning Channel Partners

I am writing to express my strong interest in the Senior Account Executive, Government position at Genesys. With over 8 years of enterprise sales experience focused on state and local government, I have a proven track record of driving revenue and building strategic relationships. My deep understanding of procurement processes and security frameworks such as FedRAMP and NIST 800-53 aligns perfectly with the requirements of this role.

I am particularly drawn to Genesys's mission of transforming citizen experiences through AI-powered platforms. In my previous role, I successfully managed a $6M+ pipeline and consistently exceeded revenue targets by collaborating with channel partners and executive leadership. I am confident that my ability to articulate value propositions and navigate complex contract negotiations will contribute to Genesys's growth in the Pacific Northwest.

I look forward to the opportunity to discuss how my experience and passion for public sector innovation can support Genesys's goals. Thank you for your consideration.

Describe your experience selling to state and local government agencies. What unique challenges have you faced?
I have over 8 years of experience selling enterprise solutions to state agencies, including healthcare, transportation, and labor. Key challenges include long procurement cycles, multiple stakeholders, and compliance with security frameworks like FedRAMP. I've overcome these by building strong relationships with decision-makers and aligning solutions with their mission-critical needs.
How do you manage a sales pipeline of $6M+ while ensuring accurate forecasting?
I use MEDPICC methodology to qualify opportunities and maintain a disciplined CRM process. I regularly review pipeline stages, assess deal risks, and collaborate with my team to adjust strategies. For example, I set weekly check-ins to track progress and ensure deals move forward, which has helped me consistently forecast within 10% accuracy.
Can you give an example of a complex contract negotiation you led?
In a previous role, I negotiated a multi-million dollar contract with a state health agency that involved strict data privacy requirements. I coordinated with legal and finance teams to address compliance issues, proposed creative pricing models, and built trust through transparent communication. The deal closed on time and exceeded revenue targets.
How do you stay current with government security frameworks like NIST 800-53?
I regularly attend industry webinars, review updates from NIST and FedRAMP, and participate in training sessions. I also work closely with our security team to ensure our solutions meet compliance requirements. This knowledge helps me address customer concerns and position our platform as a trusted solution.
Describe a time you developed a strategic territory plan that drove significant growth.
In my last role, I analyzed the Pacific Northwest market and identified key agencies with high potential. I created a targeted outreach plan, partnering with channel partners to increase visibility. Within a year, I grew the territory revenue by 30% by focusing on citizen experience transformation and leveraging customer success stories.

Genesys empowers organizations of all sizes to improve loyalty and business outcomes by creating the best experiences for their customers and employees. Through Genesys Cloud, the AI-powered Experience Orchestration platform, organizations can accelerate growth by delivering empathetic, personalized experiences at scale to drive customer loyalty, workforce engagement, efficiency and operational improvements.

We employ more than 6,000 people across the globe who embrace empathy and cultivate collaboration to succeed. And, while we offer great benefits and perks like larger tech companies, our employees have the independence to make a larger impact on the company and take ownership of their work. Join the team and create the future of customer experience together.

Would you like to own driving revenue for a leader in CX in the PacNW with key state agencies and large municipal government customers delivering next generation citizen experiences? At Genesys, we are the engine that powers mission success. Do you have the business acumen, relationships, government sales experience and the technical background necessary to help further establish Genesys as the leading CX and AI platform? Genesys is expanding in the U.S. Public Sector market, and this group within Genesys offers a creative, fast paced, entrepreneurial work environment where you’ll be at the center of Genesys’ innovation.As a Genesys Senior Account Executive, you’ll own the adoption and growth of emerging cloud technologies that allow government to more effectively and economically serve their constituents and employees. More importantly, you’ll help government customers transform their citizen experiences. Your responsibilities will include developing and managing a growing customer base in the Pacific Northwest and capture new logo organizations. You will deepen business and technical relationships within your territory and help them launch new citizen facing services. This includes determining the most effective go-to-market strategies and collaborating with Genesys’ Solution Consultants, Channel Partners, Product Management and Executive leadership.In this role, you will: – Drive revenue and market share in a defined geographic region.

  • Have the drive and ambition to focus on new logo acquisition and expanding our customer base.
  • Articulate and implement strategic territory and account plans aligned to Genesys’ strategic direction.
  • Understand the technical considerations, certifications, and procurement processes specific to the public sector.
  • Identify specific prospects/partners/channels to approach while communicating a relevant value proposition for you customer.
  • Work closely with customers to ensure that they understand relevant CX and AI use cases and partner with Customer Success to ensure mission success.
  • Be a thought leader both in your territory and inside Genesys for CX and AI.
  • Collaborate with Genesys’ Legal and finance team and others to manage complex contract negotiations.
  • Maintain an accurate and robust pipeline of $6M+ and accurately forecast your business using MEDPICC sales methodology.
  • Develop and manage the sales pipeline by engaging with prospects, partners, and key customers.
  • Prepare and deliver business reviews to the senior management team regarding quarterly and yearly strategies that align with revenue growth expectations.
  • Ability to travel up to 50%, as needed, within your territory.
  • Understanding and ability to leverage and manage consultants and lobbyists.
  • Knowledge of Federal Government security frameworks and how they impact State agencies such as FedRAMP, IRS Pub1075, CMS MARS-E, SSA-TSSR, and NIST 800-53.

Qualifications

  • Must have experience selling to a variety of state executive agencies including healthcare and human services, labor, transportation, and revenue.
  • 8+ years of enterprise sales and/or business development experience with a focus on state and local government customers.
  • BA/BS degree or equivalent experience
  • Live in Washington, Oregon or Idaho with an ability to travel to state capitals within your territory
  • Technical background in contact center technologies, DBaaS, SaaS, IaaS, CPaaS, and AI
  • Demonstrated history of consistently exceeding sales quota
  • Strong relationships with state agency executives

About The TeamThe Genesys State Government team are experienced sales professionals with a passion for serving the mission of government while having fun and making history. We obsess about our customers’ success and view their long-term goals to improve the effectiveness of government as the sole purpose of our organization.Our team is dedicated to supporting new members. We have a broad mix of experience levels and tenures, and we’re building an environment that celebrates collaboration, knowledge sharing and mentorship.

Compensation:

This role has a market-competitive salary with an anticipated base compensation range listed below. Actual salaries will vary depending on a candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills, and location. This role might also be eligible for a commission or performance-based bonus opportunities.

$111,700.00 – $196,300.00

Benefits:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance. 

  • Telehealth coverage

  • Flexible work schedules and work from home opportunities

  • Development and career growth opportunities

  • Open Time Off in addition to 10 paid holidays

  • 401(k) matching program

  • Adoption Assistance

  • Fertility treatments

Click here to view a summary overview of our Benefits.

If a Genesys employee referred you, please use the link they sent you to apply.

About Genesys:

Genesys® empowers more than 8,000 organizations worldwide to create the best customer and employee experiences. With agentic AI at its core, Genesys Cloud™ is the AI-Powered Experience Orchestration platform that connects people, systems, data and AI across the enterprise. As a result, organizations can drive customer loyalty, growth and retention while increasing operational efficiency and teamwork across human and AI workforces. To learn more, visit www.genesys.com.

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Genesys is an equal opportunity employer committed to fairness in the workplace. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, domestic partner status, national origin, genetics, disability, military and veteran status, and other protected characteristics.

Please note that recruiters will never ask for sensitive personal or financial information during the application phase.

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