Account Executive, Public Safety

Job Overview

Key Areas of Focus

• Existing Customers (30%): Understand each customer's current environment and long-term goals to proactively expand Genetec product usage. Close consumption gaps by helping customers fully use the platform and become strong advocates for Genetec within their organization. Foster strong relationships that lead to customer advocacy within the public safety community.
• New Logo Customers (35%): Prospecting: Proactively identify and pursue new business opportunities. Align with the Buying Cycle: Understand where buyers are in the cycle, influence early, promote our grants program, and position Genetec in RFPs when needed.
• Partner Collaboration (15%): Account Planning and Target Accounts: Work closely with end user customers, channel partners, and your PAE to align on goals, strategies to drive demand for the platform. Internal Collaboration: Align with Sales Engineers, SMEs, PAEs and the Genetec partner team to minimize conflict and meet customer needs.
• Marketing (10%): Tradeshows: Attend and contribute to events focused on Public Safety and Public Admin verticals. End User Groups: Lead and support regional/national user groups to deepen customer engagement and insight.
• Administrative (10%): CRM: Maintain disciplined, strategic, and timely CRM activity. Training and Product Knowledge: Continuously expand product and industry expertise through Genetec resources. Internal Systems and Processes: Leverage internal tools, follow internal processes, and HR systems required for the AE role.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Thorough understanding of operations, compliance requirements, and workflows within Public Safety and Public Administration agencies.
• Established relationships within the vertical.
• Proven ability to sell to committees and navigate complex, hierarchical procurement environments.
• Strong understanding of how Genetec products align with end user operations and workflows.
• Familiarity with vertical-specific tradeshows, associations, and publications.
• Deep knowledge of procurement processes and requirements used by public sector end users.
• Ability to anticipate product and market needs based on vertical-specific trends.
• Comprehensive understanding of the Genetec platform as it relates to Public Safety and Public Admin.
• Exceptional time management and territory planning skills, particularly in roles requiring significant travel.

Perks

• Athletic reimbursement
• Flexible work schedule
• Training and tuition reimbursement
• 401K match