Account Executive; Public Sector (DoD/IC)

About OffSec

Founded in 2007 by the creators of Kali Linux, OffSec (formerly known as Offensive Security) is the leading provider of continuous professional and workforce development, training, and education for cybersecurity practitioners. OffSec’s distinct pedagogy and practical, hands-on learning help organizations fill the infosec talent gap by training their teams on today’s most critical skills.

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About the Job

As the Account Executive for the US Federal Department of Defense and Intelligence Agencies (DoD/IC), you will be responsible for developing and executing a territory plan to successfully drive sales of OffSec’s market-leading, continuous cybersecurity training platform within a defined territory. This territory may also include named Federal Systems Integrators (FSI’s) that serve this customer base.

Duties and responsibilities

You will be responsible for quota attainment within the assigned territory by:

• Demonstrating effective account management and planning skills

• Understanding customer requirements and proposing solutions to key stakeholders and decision-makers

• Intimate understanding of the US Federal Government’s Contracting/Procurement processes, including various Contract Vehicles, BPA’s, BOA’s, etc…

• Generation of quotes and ability to support formal proposals

• Ability to provide a Demo of the OffSec training platform

• Accurate forecasting and pipeline management

• Follow up on MQLs promptly and be able to generate leads/prospects (including developing sales campaigns with OffSec Marketing and channel partners).

• Understanding the competitive landscape and how OffSec competes/positions

• Open to Traveling when required and justified by opportunity or by event

• Ability to work with OffSec Distribution and Channel partners

Qualifications

• 3+ Years of Experience selling into the U.S. Federal Government DoD/IC Community

• Proven Results

• Documented success in similar roles, demonstrating the ability to drive sales and grow market share.

• Sense of Urgency

• Sales Experience

• Proven track record of achieving or exceeding sales targets.

• Experience in managing long sales cycles and complex deals.

• Account Management

• Experience in managing large accounts and maintaining long-term relationships.

• Skills in upselling and cross-selling within existing accounts.

• Educational Background

• A background in education, business, or related fields can be advantageous.

• Advanced degrees or specialized training related to education or sales may be beneficial.

• Networking Experience

• Established connections within the DoD/IC sector, including relationships with key influencers and decision-makers.

• Demonstrated ability to leverage relationships with resellers and distributor partners

• Background selling through/to FSI’s, Primes/Subs, within the DoD/IC community is a plus

• Background or experience selling Cybersecurity training or related products is a plus.

• Familiarity with DoD 8570/8140, PCTE, U.S. Cyber Command, and DCWF is a plus.

Working conditions

This role is a full-time salaried position. Work hours for this position are flexible and will be performed from a home office.

Direct reports

This position has no direct reports.

EEO

OffSec provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.