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Enterprise Account Executive, SLED
NinjaOneUnited States; United States; United States, United StatesRemotefull_timeVerifiedPosted 19 May 2026
💰 $350,000/yr($150,000/yr – $350,000/yr)
About the role
About the role
NinjaOne is making bold investments to expand our presence in the Public Sector, especially across State, Local, and Education (SLED) markets, and we're looking for a proven high-performing Enterprise Account Executive to help lead the charge in the Mid-Atlantic. This is a strategic, high-impact role focused on shaping how we engage large, complex public-sector organizations and drive long-term transformation. As part of our growing SLED team, you'll be at the forefront of landing enterprise logos and expanding relationships across key agencies, municipalities, and higher education systems. You bring deep knowledge of the public-sector landscape, including procurement cycles, funding timelines, and state-led initiatives, and know how to build trust with senior stakeholders. Backed by a strong cross-functional and channel ecosystem, you'll help position NinjaOne as the go-to partner for modernizing IT operations in government and education.
Location – Remote MA, MD, NJ
What You'll Be Doing
- Own the full enterprise sales cycle across SLED: pipeline generation, discovery, solution mapping, proposal development, negotiation, and close
- Build and execute a go-to-market strategy for assigned territory focused on Mid-Atlantic state agencies, flagship education systems, and major municipalities
- Develop and grow a pipeline of net-new enterprise opportunities across Mid-Atlantic state and local government, aligned to statewide initiatives, funding priorities, and procurement timelines, with flexibility to pursue opportunities in public higher education institutions
- Manage and expand existing Mid-Atlantic SLG customer relationships, identifying upsell and cross-sell opportunities within state agencies, large municipalities, and public sector consortiums
- Serve as a trusted advisor to senior technical, procurement, and executive decision-makers, positioning NinjaOne as a long-term solution partner
- Navigate public-sector sales motions with confidence, leveraging cooperative purchasing agreements, bid processes, and state-specific contracting vehicles
- Engage lobbying and government affairs teams to inform regional strategy and support alignment with policy and funding trends
- Partner with our SDRs, marketing, and channel teams to launch targeted account-based campaigns that open new doors and deepen existing relationships
- Execute strategic growth plans for inherited accounts with clear expansion potential
- Collaborate with legal and compliance teams on RFPs, procurement documentation, and public-sector regulatory requirements
- Accurately manage pipeline health and forecast performance in Salesforce
- Represent NinjaOne at key regional events, SLED conferences, and partner summits to amplify visibility and fuel engagement
- Other duties as needed
About You
- 5 to 8+ years of enterprise SaaS sales experience with a strong record of success in the SLED market
- Proven experience landing and expanding enterprise-level public-sector accounts with multi-year, high-value contracts
- Deep understanding of SLED procurement ecosystems, including cooperative purchasing agreements, RFP cycles, and state contracting vehicles
- Established network across Mid-Atlantic government and education institutions, with demonstrated ability to open doors and influence complex buying centers
- Comfortable navigating multi-stakeholder environments, including IT, security, procurement, and executive leadership
- Skilled at tailoring solutions to public-sector requirements and aligning with mission-driven initiatives
- Strategic thinker with knowled
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