Account Executive - U.S. Air Force & Space Force
Executive 1 Holding Company, LLC · McLean, VA · 1 mo ago
Business Development$140k–$200k/yrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute growth strategies across Air Force and Space Force accounts.
- Build relationships with senior leaders, acquisition professionals, program managers, and operational stakeholders.
- Identify opportunities within:
- Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC)
- Air Staff
- Major Commands (MAJCOMs)
- Program Executive Offices (PEOs)
- Space Systems Command
- Space Operations Command
- Space Force Headquarters
- Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL)
- Generate and manage a pipeline capable of exceeding annual revenue objectives.
- Lead customer engagements, demonstrations, workshops, and pilot initiatives.
- Collaborate with solution engineers and product leadership to align customer requirements with CORAS capabilities.
- Leverage government acquisition pathways including:
- Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase III
- Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) Technology Office (OTA)
- Selling Environment for Weapon System (SEWP)
- General Services Administration (GSA)
- Maintain accurate forecasts and opportunity tracking.
- Represent CORAS at conferences, symposiums, and customer events.
Required Qualifications
- 7+ years of enterprise software sales experience.
- 5+ years selling into the U.S. Air Force or Space Force.
- Demonstrated success closing six- and seven-figure federal software opportunities.
- Strong understanding of Air Force and Space Force acquisition and budgeting processes.
- Experience selling SaaS, AI, analytics, data platforms, or enterprise software solutions.
- Proven ability to establish executive-level relationships.
- Eligible for Secret Clearance
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior Air Force or Space Force military or civilian service.
- Existing relationships within AFMC, SSC, AFRL, or major acquisition organizations.
- Experience supporting classified and mission-critical environments.
- Familiarity with FedRAMP High, IL5, SIPR, and JWICS deployments.
- Experience working with Carahsoft and federal channel partners.
Success Metrics
- Anual bookings target
- Pipeline growth
- New logo acquisition
- Expansion revenue
- Executive engagement
- Customer retention
Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
- 401(k) Matching
- PTO
Pay
$140,000 - $200,000 Base + Commission Eligible
Schedule
Candidate is required to live in the D.C., Maryland, or Virginia (DMV) area with the flexibility to travel to our McLean, VA office when needed.