Build Public Sector Sales team to cover State and Local market for the territory
Develop and execute comprehensive account/territory plans
Drive sales in a defined territory and/or account list to achieve revenue targets
Create and articulate compelling value propositions for Cloudflare services
Manage contract negotiations
Maintain a robust sales pipeline
Develop long-term strategic relationships with key accounts
Drive engagement at all levels with technical and non-technical buyers
Collaborate with internal teams including Account Executives, Channel Account Managers, Business Development Representatives, Solution Engineers, Customer Success, and Sales Operations
Requirements
Minimum 3 years of experience selling technical solutions or products to the Public Sector (SLED, Federal Government, Municipalities, etc.)
Experience managing longer, complex sales cycles
Basic understanding of computer networking and “how the internet works”
Aptitude for learning technical concepts/terms (Technical background in engineering, computer science, or MIS a plus)
Strong interpersonal communication (verbal and written) and organizational skills
Self-motivated; entrepreneurial spirit
Comfortable working in a fast paced dynamic environment
Experience selling to SLED customer base
Possess both a sales and technical background to engage technical and non-technical buyers
May require authorization to receive software or technology controlled under U.S. export laws without sponsorship for an export license