Enterprise Account Executive - Public Sector Anz

Qualtrics Qualtrics · Seattle · Sydney, Australia · APJ Sales - ANZ

This role is for an Enterprise Account Executive focused on the Public Sector in Australia and New Zealand. The primary responsibility is to drive revenue growth by managing the full sales cycle, from prospecting and relationship building to closing deals. The role involves working with government agencies to deliver technology solutions and advance digital transformation initiatives. Success is measured by achieving sales quotas and building strong client relationships.

What you'd actually do

  1. Own and drive all sales activities within your territory, managing the pipeline from lead prospecting to deal closure
  2. Consistently meet or exceed revenue targets in collaboration with sales leadership.
  3. Build and maintain strong relationships with senior public sector stakeholders and decision-makers
  4. Lead compelling presentations and product demonstrations tailored to various public sector agencies and departments that highlight how Qualtrics solutions address client challenges
  5. Develop and execute strategic account plans, leveraging sales methodologies to secure and expand business

Skills

Required

  • Enterprise SaaS sales experience
  • Public sector sales experience
  • Complex sales cycle management
  • Pipeline development
  • Sales forecasting
  • Relationship building with senior stakeholders
  • Strategic account planning
  • Cross-functional execution
  • Communication skills
  • Negotiation skills
  • Presentation skills
  • CRM platform familiarity (e.g., Salesforce)

Nice to have

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Public Policy, or a related field

What the JD emphasized

  • Proven success selling SaaS solutions into the public sector or complex enterprise environments
  • Experience leading and closing complex sales cycles with enterprise clients
  • 8+ years of successful enterprise SaaS sales experience, ideally with a focus on the public sector
  • Proven track record of quota attainment and managing complex sales cycles end-to-end