The Opportunity Adobe seeks a strategic Business Development Executive to drive growth and deepen impact within the intelligence community space. This role will focus on building senior-level relationships, negotiating strategic alliances, and positioning Adobe as a trusted partner for digital transformation across National Security and Intelligence agencies.
What You'll Do
- Develop tailored value propositions aligning Adobe solutions with defense and security priorities (e.g., mission readiness, digital modernization, cost efficiency, AI adoption).
- Identify, negotiate, and secure strategic partnerships and enterprise license agreements with key Intelligence and national security clients.
- Build and nurture relationships with senior stakeholders (CxOs, directors, agency leaders) across intelligence, and national security organizations.
- Lead market analysis to inform business strategies and monitor large-scale transformation projects.
- Represent Adobe at industry events, government councils, and conferences.
- Collaborate with internal teams and technology partners to package and deliver integrated solutions.
- Drive contract negotiations, ensuring compliance and favorable terms.
- Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for business development efforts.
- Advocate for client needs, gather feedback, and drive continuous improvement.
What You Will Need
- An active TS/SCI U.S. Government Security clearance is required.
- Minimum 5-7 years enterprise software sales experience within Federal government, Intelligence community, or National Security sectors.
- Deep understanding of government procurement processes, funding models, and agency structures.
- Proven track record in business development, government relations, or public sector leadership.
- Established network with senior decision-makers in intelligence and security agencies.
- Experience with cloud technology (SaaS preferred) and proficiency in sales methodologies (e.g., Value Selling, Challenger Selling).
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to work cross-functionally with sales, marketing, and partner ecosystem teams.
About Adobe
Adobe empowers everyone to create through innovative platforms and tools that unleash creativity, productivity and personalized customer experiences. Adobe’s industry-leading offerings including Adobe Acrobat Studio, Adobe Express, Adobe Firefly, Creative Cloud, Adobe Experience Platform, Adobe Experience Manager, and GenStudio enable people and businesses to turn ideas into impact, powered by AI and driven by human ingenuity.
Our 30,000+ employees worldwide are creating the future and raising the bar as we drive the next decade of growth. We’re on a mission to hire the very best and believe in creating a company culture where all employees are empowered to make an impact. At Adobe, we believe that great ideas can come from anywhere in the organization. The next big idea could be yours.
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Expected Pay Range:
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The U.S. pay range for this position is $195,400 -- $320,450 annually. Pay within this range varies by work location and may also depend on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process.
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In addition, certain roles may be eligible for long-term incentives in the form of a new hire equity award.
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