Major Account Executive (central Government)

Wiz Wiz · Enterprise · United Kingdom · Field Sales

Major Account Executive focused on securing UK Central Government cloud environments, requiring deep understanding of Wiz Cloud Security Solutions and UK public sector procurement frameworks.

What you'd actually do

  1. Demonstrate an intimate understanding of Wiz Cloud Security Solutions and their specific value to UK Central Government departments and agencies.
  2. Position and advise to CISO and CDIO-level executives using industry Point-of-View business insights; continue to build and grow trusted-advisor relationships within the Whitehall ecosystem.
  3. Develop and close business to consistently meet or exceed quarterly sales quotas, leveraging relevant UK public sector procurement frameworks (e.g., G-Cloud).
  4. Align with the Wiz partner ecosystem and Government-focused SIs to optimize market opportunity.
  5. Maintain accurate pipeline management with expert-level forecasting.

Skills

Required

  • Minimum 7 years selling enterprise solutions in the cloud/security space, with a focus on the UK Public Sector.
  • Proven track record of effective selling into UK Central Government accounts
  • Familiarity with UK government security classifications and compliance standards (e.g., Cyber Essentials Plus, NCSC guidelines).
  • Ability to build great internal partnerships and navigate complex, multi-stakeholder government environments.
  • A consultative approach to engaging with customers, moving beyond "vendor" status to become a trusted partner in digital transformation.
  • Ability to pivot in a meeting vs. sticking to a script - essential for navigating the nuances of policy and public spend.
  • Experience working in a hypergrowth environment while maintaining the patience and persistence required for government sales cycles.
  • Current SC Clearance is highly preferred; at a minimum, candidates must be eligible and willing to undergo the UK Government National Security Vetting process.

Nice to have

  • SC Clearance

What the JD emphasized

  • UK Central Government
  • Whitehall ecosystem
  • UK public sector procurement frameworks
  • UK Public Sector
  • UK Central Government accounts
  • Cyber Essentials Plus
  • NCSC guidelines
  • trusted partner in digital transformation
  • hypergrowth environment
  • government sales cycles