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LearnVantage Software Sales Account Executive - State/Local Govt'

Accenture · Albany, New York Metropolitan Area · Yesterday
Business Development$94k–$266k/yrFull-time

About the role

We Are Accenture LearnVantage is the workforce reinvention platform of Accenture, combining the strengths of LearnVantage, Award Solutions, and Ascendient Learning to deliver AI-native digital learning, advanced wireless and 5G training, and instructor-led IT certification at enterprise scale. We partner with state agencies, municipal governments, and public sector organizations to accelerate digital transformation, workforce modernization, and AI adoption.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with Accenture's State & Local public sector account teams to attach LearnVantage AI, data, cloud, networking, and certification training to large-scale digital government transformation programs.

  • Engage Client Account Leads (CALs), Managing Directors, and public sector practice leads in account planning to identify and qualify LearnVantage opportunities within active state and local government pursuits.

  • Prospect, qualify, and develop a self-sourced pipeline in state agencies, municipalities, counties, and special districts with no existing Accenture footprint.

  • Conduct executive-level discovery and solution presentations with senior government stakeholders (CIO, CHRO, CDO, Agency Directors, Deputy Secretaries).

  • Closely with Accenture's State & Local practice teams to close net-new government accounts to meet and exceed monthly, quarterly, and annual bookings targets.

  • Use AI adoption trends, federal mandates, and state digital transformation initiatives to craft insight-led narratives that resonate with government workforce priorities and agency missions.

  • Provide feedback to LearnVantage's curriculum, product, and content teams on emerging public sector skill gaps and mission-critical technology priorities.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 7 years of experience in business development, account management, sales leadership, or new logo acquisition in a consulting, technology, or professional services environment.

  • Demonstrated track record of originating and closing significant net new business in mid-market or multi-subsidiary environments, preferably $500K+ ARR deals or more.

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years) work experience. (If Associate’s Degree, must have minimum 6 years work experience)

Qualifications

  • Strong commercial instincts, a consultative approach, and the presence to engage senior agency leaders with credibility and conviction.

  • Familiarity with any LearnVantage solution area — AI/ML (Udacity), advanced wireless and 5G (Award Solutions), or instructor-led IT certification (Ascendient).

  • A genuine passion for AI and its transformative potential in modernizing the public sector workforce.

Skills

  • Excellent communication, executive presence, and the ability to lead compelling presentations and negotiations at the senior government level.

Benefits

  • Market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off.

Pay

Annual salary range: $94,400 to $266,300

Schedule

Travel may be required for this role. The amount of travel will vary from 25% to 50% depending on business need and client requirements.

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Job Posting Date: 09/01/2026 Expires: 10/11/2026 Application Instructions: Not provided

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