Public Sector Account Representative

about 2 years ago
Full time role
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Job Description

StreetLight pioneered the use of Big Data analytics to help transportation professionals and data analysts measure, analyze and improve transportation. Applying proprietary machine-learning algorithms to location data from mobile phones, vehicle navigation devices and IoT, StreetLight sheds light on travel patterns and makes them available on-demand via the world’s first SaaS platform for mobility, StreetLight InSight®. From measuring traffic volumes to optimizing new infrastructure to planning for autonomous vehicles, StreetLight powers more than 10,000 global projects every month.
As a member of our Sales team, you can become part of the smart energy technology solution while becoming a leader in our forward-thinking data driven organization. Our clients are on the cusp of adopting Big Data solutions at scale, and we are one of the first companies to enter this high-potential industry. That means we need savvy, sophisticated sales professionals who can close complex deals and deliver value.
Streetlight Data is seeking a Public Sector Regional Sales Director to join our team, selling enterprise SaaS and related mobility data offerings.  The Public Sector Regional Sales Director will develop & expand relationships with key agencies at the State and Local level.  The Public Sector Account Representative has a proven track record of successfully achieving and surpassing quota goals, and has demonstrated success at identifying and closing new, high-value opportunities.  Previous experience selling to engineering, construction, transportation, government agencies, and/or architecture is a plus. 

Location

  • This position is located in our North Central Territory therefore the candidate must be located in MI, WI, IL, MN or IA.

Key Reponsibilities

  • Develop comprehensive business plans and drive the execution of selling strategies in order to grow revenue while forming strong relationships with customers.
  • Design and execute account plans to surpass goals and revenue targets.
  • Drive sales to new customers and expand existing relationships through annual and multi-year contracts and value-added solutions in your assigned territory.
  • Keep up-to-date with market trends and new developments, and utilize this information for business development and improvement.
  • Manage revenue goals in your assigned territory and accounts.
  • Conduct ongoing meetings and events with key customer decision-makers with the goal of uncovering and closing new opportunities.
  • Attend relevant industry trade shows to identify new prospective customers, and promptly follow up on leads from various sources.
  • Consistently maintain sales opportunity and customer status information in StreetLight Data’s customer relationship management (CRM) system.
  • Provide accurate and timely weekly, monthly, and quarterly sales forecasts in your specified territory.
  • Process customer transactions such as orders, quotes, and sales contracts accurately and on a timely basis.
  • Interface with other functional groups, project teams and internal stakeholders to effectively resolve issues and remove barriers toward the goal of achieving assigned quotas.
  • Provide regular updates to management, operations and support staff concerning account issues and financial status.

Skills and Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in the field of business, marketing or engineering.
  • 10 + years of experience in complex sales to customers in a recognized technology industry, transportation, urban planning, or architectural-related field. Experience selling to and working with public sector agencies is highly desirable.
  • Proven over-achievement with responsibility for a multimillion dollar quota.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, environment.
  • Excellent written and verbal communications skills. Must be fluent in English.
  • Comfortable presenting to senior executive management and large audiences.
  • Strong financial skills and experience in creating new business opportunities.
  • Critical thinking skills and the ability to influence and manage multiple priorities are essential.
  • Team-oriented, flexible, and able to see the “big picture” - because our entire team must meet our goals for StreetLight Data to be successful.
  • Must be willing and able to travel up to 50% or as needed to achieve objectives.


StreetLight Data is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. StreetLight Data 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.

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