Strategic Account Executive - Public Safety & SLED
At a glance
Mid-level Account Executive role at Equifax (External). 3 Locations · full-time.
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What you'll do
- Build multi-year plans for public-sector accounts, expanding revenue and the Equifax footprint
- Earn trust with agency buyers, public safety leaders, and other government decision-makers
- Match agency needs to grants, budget timing, and cooperative purchasing routes when shaping deals
- Run sales from prospecting through demos, RFI and RFP responses, contract negotiation, and close
- Use business reviews and internal partners to retain customers and uncover account opportunities
What you bring
- At least five years in strategic sales or account management involving solution-based selling in complex settings
- Two or more years selling directly to SLED, law enforcement, or public safety agencies, including procurement cycles
- A record of territory planning, structured sales methods, and closing deals from small through enterprise scale
- Working knowledge of government purchasing, RFP processes, and nonstandard funding approaches
- Proficiency with Salesforce and Google Workspace
Who this fits
You’ll suit a consultative seller who can work with economic buyers, agency leaders, and command-level stakeholders. The role covers remote positions tied to Georgia, Illinois, or Michigan and allows travel up to half the time. Experience with B2B SaaS, data, cloud analytics, grants, or cooperative purchasing would strengthen your fit, while a bachelor’s degree is an additional advantage.
From the employer
Equifax is where you can power your possible. If you want to achieve your true potential, chart new paths, develop new skills, collaborate with bright minds, and make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you.
As a Strategic Account Executive - Public Safety & SLED, you will lead high-impact relationship management, market expansion, and strategic growth across State and Local Government, Law Enforcement, and Public Safety agencies. Serving as a consultative partner, you will help agency leadership navigate complex procurement ecosystems, leverage public funding pathways (including grants and appropriations), and deploy advanced data and SaaS solutions to address critical agency challenges.
What you’ll do
Formulate and execute multi-year account strategies to drive sustainable revenue growth and expand footprint across assigned public sector accounts.
Establish trusted-advisor relationships with key economic buyers, public safety officials, and agency decision-makers.
Engineer complex deal structures by mapping agency requirements to funding mechanisms, such as state/federal grants, budget cycles, and cooperative purchasing contracts.
Manage the full end-to-end sales lifecycle, including prospecting, leading consultative solution demonstrations, responding to RFIs/RFPs, and negotiating contracts.
Deliver value-driven business reviews to assess account health, uncover new opportunities, and maintain strong customer retention throughout the client lifecycle.
Mobilize cross-functional internal partners—including legal, product, security, and sales engineering—to ensure seamless execution and exceed client expectations.
Leverage competitive intelligence, public sector funding trends, and market insights to identify strategic growth avenues.
What experience you need
5+ years of strategic sales or account management experience, with a focus on solution-based selling in complex environments.
2+ years of experience direct-selling into State and Local Government (SLED), Law Enforcement, or Public Safety agencies with a clear understanding of public procurement cycles.
Proven track record of developing territory plans, utilizing structured sales methodologies, and successfully closing small-to-enterprise level deals.
Experience navigating government purchasing structures, RFPs, and creative budget/funding mechanics.
Proficiency with CRM platforms (Salesforce) and cloud productivity suites (Google Workspace).
Ability to travel up to 50% of the time.
What could set you apart
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications, Public Administration, or related discipline.
Experience selling B2B SaaS, data, or cloud-based analytics solutions into the public sector.
Deep knowledge of state/federal grant funding streams (e.g., JAG, COPS, ARPA) and cooperative purchasing frameworks.
Strong executive presence with established experience engaging C-suite and command-level leadership.
Experience leveraging modern AI capabilities (such as Google Gemini or Workspace Studio) to drive operational efficiencies, automate routine administrative tasks, and generate client-facing insights.
Equifax is required by law to include a good-faith salary range for this role. This compensation range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: skill sets; experience and training; and other business and organizational needs. At Equifax, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $86,000 to $105,000. This position is also eligible for our incentive compensation program at approximately 40%.
We offer comprehensive compensation and healthcare packages, 401k matching, paid time off, and organizational growth potential through our online learning platform with guided career tracks.
Are you ready to power your possible? Apply today, and get started on a path toward an exciting new career at Equifax, where you can make a difference!
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