Account Executive

Location US-Remote
ID 2026-9737
Category
Sales
Position Type
Full-Time
Employee Type
Regular
Location Type
Remote

The Company

Serving the People Who Serve the People

 

Granicus is driven by the excitement of building, implementing, and maintaining technology that is transforming the Govtech industry by bringing governments and its constituents together. We are on a mission to support our customers with meeting the needs of their communities and implementing our technology in ways that are equitable and inclusive. Granicus has consistently appeared on the GovTech 100 list over the past 5 years and has been recognized as the best companies to work on BuiltIn.

 

Over the last 25 years, we have served 5,500 federal, state, and local government agencies and more than 300 million citizen subscribers power an unmatched Subscriber Network that use our digital solutions to make the world a better place. With comprehensive cloud-based solutions for communications, government website design, meeting and agenda management software, records management, and digital services, Granicus empowers stronger relationships between government and residents across the U.S., U.K., Australia, New Zealand, and Canada. By simplifying interactions with residents, while disseminating critical information, Granicus brings governments closer to the people they serve—driving meaningful change for communities around the globe.


Want to know more? See more of what we do here.

Job Summary

Granicus is seeking an experienced Account Executive to drive new and expansion revenue for SmartGov, our market‑leading permitting, licensing, and land‑management solution used by local governments across North America. This role focuses on selling directly to cities, counties, and municipalities, partnering closely with product, professional services, and customer success to modernize government workflows and improve citizen experience. The ideal candidate has experience selling complex SaaS solutions into public sector organizations and thrives in a consultative, value‑based sales environment. This position is supported by an account specialist team, marketing team, solution consulting team, and technical project managers. Come see the impactful work we’ve done on communities across the country (and world!): https://granicus.com/success-stories/ Granicus is a remote first company (this isn’t temporary). While we have virtual teams, you have the option for in-office work should you be located near one of our hubs.
 

What Your Impact Will Look Like

  • Own the full sales cycle for SmartGov opportunities, from prospecting through close
  • Sell to local government stakeholders including planning, building, IT, and executive leadership
  • Develop and manage a pipeline of net‑new and expansion opportunities within assigned territories
  • Conduct discovery to understand jurisdiction workflows, pain points, and modernization goals
  • Position SmartGov as a strategic solution for permitting, licensing, inspections, and citizen self‑service
  • Collaborate with Solutions Consulting, Product, and Professional Services on demos, proposals, and deal strategy
  • Navigate public sector procurement processes, including RFPs and contract negotiations
  • Maintain accurate forecasts and opportunity updates in Salesforce
  • Contribute feedback from the field to inform product and go‑to‑market strategy
  • Build and cultivate relationships both horizontally and vertically through communications and conducting follow-up communications · Use Salesforce.com to track all sales activity properly, keep all contact/lead data accurate, create new opportunities, and move opportunities thru all stages of the sales process from lead to win/close
  • Effectively manage your sales funnel and sales forecasting
  • Monitor and communicate target market information accurately to management
  • Exceed KPIs for daily, weekly, and monthly activity goals for calls, appointments, demonstrations, sales meetings, etc.
  • Develop deep personal expertise and understanding of company solutions
  • Identify opportunities for new solutions or functionality of Granicus software
  • Stay current on industry trends and new or innovative approaches
  • Participate in selected industry activities, organizations/associations, and trade-shows as needed

You Will Love This Job If You Have

    • 3+ years of quota‑carrying SaaS sales experience (public sector or GovTech strongly preferred)
    • Proven success selling complex, multi‑stakeholder solutions
    • Experience selling into local government, public sector, or highly regulated industries
    • Experience working with various levels of customer leadership teams, from Managers to Directors to C-Level Executives
    • Strong discovery, presentation, and negotiation skills
    • Ability to manage long sales cycles and navigate procurement requirements
    • Comfort working cross‑functionally with product, services, and leadership teams
    • Self‑starter mindset with strong pipeline management and forecasting discipline
     
    Nice to Have
    • Prior experience selling permitting, licensing, land‑use, or civic technology solutions
    • Familiarity with Salesforce, Service Cloud, or government workflow platforms
    • Experience responding to RFPs and public sector contracting vehicles

Compensation

OTE: $160-180K+ OTE (base 80-90K + uncapped commission)

 

Pay Range

USD $80,000.00 - USD $90,000.00 /Yr.

About Us

Don’t have all the skills/experience mentioned above? At Granicus, we are trying to build diverse, inclusive teams. We do not have degree requirements for most of our roles. If you don’t meet every requirement above but are excited to learn more, we encourage you to apply. We might just be able to find another role that could be a perfect fit!

 

Security and Privacy Requirements

  • Responsible for Granicus information security by appropriately preserving the Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability (CIA) of Granicus information assets in accordance with the company's information security program.
  • Responsible for ensuring the data privacy of our employees and customers, their data, as well as taking all required privacy training in a timely manner, in accordance with company policies.

 

The Team

  • We are a remote-first company with a globally distributed workforce across the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, India, Armenia, Australia, and New Zealand.

 

The Culture

  • At Granicus, we are building a transparent, inclusive, and safe space for everyone who wants to be
    a part of our journey.
  • A few culture highlights include – Employee Resource Groups to encourage diverse voices
  • Coffee with Mark sessions – Our employees get to interact with our CEO on very important and
    sometimes difficult issues ranging from mental health to work-life balance and current affairs.
  • Microsoft Teams communities focused on wellness, art, furbabies, family, parenting, and more.
  • We bring in special guests from time to time to discuss issues that impact our employee
    population

The Impact

  • We are proud to serve dynamic organizations around the globe that use our digital solutions to make the world a better place — quite literally. We have so many powerful success stories that illustrate how our solutions are impacting the world. See more of our impact here.

The Benefits

At Granicus, we offer a comprehensive and flexible benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and work-life balance—starting from day one.

Here’s what you can expect as a U.S.-based team member:


Flexibility & Balance

  • Flexible Time Off – Take the time you need to rest, recharge, and live your life.
  • Company-Wide Wellbeing Days – Paid days off to unplug and focus on your mental health.
  • Work From Home Reimbursement – Support a productive home office environment.

Health & Wellness
  • Multiple Health Plan Options – Including a 100% employer-paid plan.
  • Employer HSA Contributions – When enrolled in a High-Deductible Health Plan.
  • Fitness Reimbursement Program – Stay active, your way.
  • On-Demand Mental Health Support – Access to Headspace and other wellness tools.

Family & Future
  • Paid Parental Leave – For both birthing and non-birthing parents.
  • Traditional & Roth 401(k) – With a generous company match.
  • Life & AD&D Insurance – 100% employer-paid coverage for peace of mind.

Growth & Recognition
  • Online Learning Platforms – Fuel your professional development.
  • Competitive Salary & Bonuses – Your contributions are valued and rewarded.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Granicus is committed to providing equal employment opportunities. All qualified applicants and employees will be considered for employment and advancement without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical or mental disability, age, genetic information, sexual or affectional orientation, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, familial status, military or veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.

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