Federal Account Executive - Dept of Commerce
Elastic
Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants
This remote ok full time position at Elastic is open worldwide, so South Africans can apply. As a remote position, you can work from anywhere in South Africa — whether you're based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, or a smaller town.
Job Description
<div class="content-intro"><p>Elastic, the Search AI Company, enables everyone to find the answers they need in real time, using all their data, at scale — unleashing the potential of businesses and people. The Elastic Search AI Platform, used by more than 50% of the Fortune 500, brings together the precision of search and the intelligence of AI to enable everyone to accelerate the results that matter. By taking advantage of all structured and unstructured data — securing and protecting private information more effectively — Elastic’s complete, cloud-based solutions for search, security, and observability help organizations deliver on the promise of AI.</p></div><p data-start="0" data-end="543"><strong data-start="0" data-end="20">What Is The Role</strong></p>
<p>Elastic, the Search AI company, is seeking a dynamic <strong>Federal Account Executive</strong>. As an integral part of our growth strategy, you will play a key role in growing our presence within <strong>the Department of Commerce</strong><strong> </strong>customer accounts. This is an opportunity for those who are passionate about empowering companies through ground breaking AI powered search technology and analytics, enabling them to unlock the full potential of their data.</p>
<h2><strong>What You Will Be Doing:</strong></h2>
<ul>
<li>Drive the adoption of Elastic's AI-powered search solutions within new Federal Civilian accounts and deepen our engagement with existing ones.</li>
<li>Position yourself as a trusted advisor, assisting users and customers in harnessing the full power of Elastic's search analytics to transform their data into actionable insights.</li>
<li>Champion our Open Source offerings, articulating the value and capabilities of our sophisticated commercial features.</li>
<li>Identify and develop new use cases, showcasing how Elastic’s solutions enable users to work more efficiently and intelligently.</li>
<li>Proactively identify new business opportunities with customers, effectively navigating complex sales cycle.</li>
<li>Develop a comprehensive business plan using community, customer, and partner ecosystems to drive significant growth within your territory.</li>
</ul>
<h2><strong>What You Bring:</strong></h2>
<ul>
<li>A proven track record in SaaS subscription sales, particularly in complex accounts, evidenced by quota overachievement and strong customer references.</li>
<li>Demonstrated experience selling to <strong>Federal Civilian agencies in particular the Department of Commerce.</strong></li>
<li>In-depth understanding and, ideally, experience in selling solutions related to Enterprise Search, Log Analytics, Security, APM, and Cloud.</li>
<li>Adept at building relationships and establishing credibility with both developers and executives.</li>
<li>Consistent and accurate sales forecasting skills using SFDC.</li>
<li>Enthusiasm for the Open Source model and a deep appreciation for the community relying on our solutions.</li>
<li>Prior experience selling into the Enterprise accounts included in this territory.</li>
</ul>
<h2><strong>Bonus Points:</strong></h2>
<ul>
<li>Experience in selling within an Open Source model.</li>
</ul>
<p>If you're eager to contribute to the world of Search Analytics and thrive in solving complex problems through the power of AI powered search, we want to hear from you!</p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Compensation for this role is in the form of base salary plus a variable component, that together comprise the On-Target Earnings (OTE). On-Target Earnings (OTE) are based on a 50/50 pay mix (base salary / target variable). </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The typical starting OTE range for new hires in this role is listed below. This range represents </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">the lowest to highest OTE we reasonably and in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">An employee's position within the OTE range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Elastic believes that employees should have the opportunity to share in the value that we create together for our shareholders. Therefore, in addition to cash compensation, this role is currently eligible to participate in Elastic's stock program. Our total rewards package also includes a company-matched 401k with dollar-for-dollar matching up to 6% of eligible earnings, along with a range of other benefits offered with a holistic emphasis on employee well-being.</span></p></div><div class="title">
Tips for South African Applicants
Timezone Advantage
South Africa (SAST, UTC+2) overlaps well with European business hours and has a few hours of overlap with US East Coast. Mention your timezone flexibility in your application.
Salary in Context
Even without a listed salary, international remote roles typically pay 2-3x more than equivalent local positions in South Africa due to the exchange rate advantage.
Application Tips
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About Elastic
Elastic is a company in the Strategic Enterprise Growth industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 10 open positions on Hirezar. View all Elastic jobs →