Strategic Account Executive - SLED

Strategic Account Executive - SLED

At Ping Identity, we believe in making digital experiences both secure and seamless for all users, without compromise. We call this digital freedom. And it's not just something we provide our customers. It's something that inspires our company. People don't come here to join a culture that's built on digital freedom. They come to cultivate it.

Our intelligent, cloud identity platform lets people shop, work, bank, and interact wherever and however they want. Without friction. Without fear.

While protecting digital identities is at the core of our technology, protecting individual identities is at the core of our culture. We champion every identity. One of our core values, Respect Individuality, reminds us to celebrate differences so you are empowered to bring your authentic self to work.

We're headquartered in Denver, Colorado and we have offices and employees around the globe. We serve the largest, most demanding enterprises worldwide, including more than half of the Fortune 100. At Ping Identity, we're changing the way people and businesses think about cybersecurity, digital experiences, and identity and access management.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven strategic sales executive to join our dedicated Public Sector sales team, reporting to the Director of Sales. This critical role is focused on driving significant net-new revenue and market expansion by acquiring major State, Local, and Education (SLED) customers across a defined, strategic territory. You will leverage your deep expertise in identity and cybersecurity to position Ping Identity as a key partner in solving complex government identity and security challenges. The Strategic Account Executive is central to accelerating Ping Identity's growth through disciplined execution of a land-and-expand strategy, establishing the foundation for substantial, long-term account growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic revenue growth : Own and exceed annual targets for net-new revenue by penetrating a defined list of strategic, high-value SLED prospect and customer accounts.
• Drive complex land-and-expand : Strategically win large-scale, initial identity security deals that pave the way for broad, multi-year platform adoption and account expansion.
• Serve as a thought leader : Partner with C-level and IT executive decision-makers to consult on complex identity and access management (IAM) and cybersecurity roadmaps.
• Develop advanced outbound strategy : Create and execute proactive, data-driven engagement plans tailored to reach and influence key technology and security leaders within public sector agencies.
• Manage end-to-end sales cycle : Efficiently navigate and manage the full sales lifecycle, including RFI / RFP responses, complex contract negotiations, and final close.
• Collaborate cross-functionally : Quarterback your team including Solutions Engineers, Customer Success Managers, and Product Experts to deliver tailored, high-value identity security solutions.

Qualifications

Bonus Points If You Have :

USA : $139,250 - $160,000 + Commission In accordance with Colorado's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act (SB 19-085) the approximate compensation range for this role in Colorado is listed above. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors, such as knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Life at Ping

We believe in and facilitate a flexible, collaborative work environment. We're growing quickly, but remain true to the innovative, can-do startup values that got us here. Most importantly, we keep hiring talented, smart, fun, and genuinely nice people because that's who we want to succeed with every day.

Here are just a few of the things that make Ping special :

Our benefits include :

Ping is the collective sum of all our individual experiences, backgrounds and influences and we pride ourselves in growing and learning together. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone's individuality is respected and everyone has an Identity. In recruiting for new colleagues, we welcome the unique contributions you can bring and encourage you to be your best self.

We are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.