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Account Executive, Public Safety

Genetec · Remote · US

Base
Not disclosed
OTE
Not disclosed
Quota attainment
Not disclosed
Posted
3mo ago

Why it matters: OTE tells you what you could earn. Attainment tells you how realistic it is.

Ask: “What percentage of fully ramped reps hit quota last year?”

Still open · checked 1h agoon Genetec's careers page

The job

What you'd do
Sell Genetec video management, access control, and license plate recognition to public safety and public administration agencies in ID, UT, WA, and OR. Split between expansion of existing customers and prospecting for new logos.
Who you'd sell to
Still reading the posting. Check back within the hour.
Where deals come from
Mostly you. Expect a lot of outbound: cold calls, emails and LinkedIn.

The Braun Read

Ask hard questions

Too much is left unsaid. Make them answer before you invest.

Pay
No pay listed at all.
Transparency
Shares 1 of 5: quota, attainment, deal size, territory, sales cycle.
Pipeline
Mostly self-sourced. Great if you like outbound, rough if you don't.
Time on market
Open 115 days. Ask why it's been hard to fill.
Company hiring
7 sales roles open, hiring at a steady pace.

Red lights

None spotted.

Yellow lights

  • Open 90+ days. This role has been posted for three months or more. Ask why it's been hard to fill, and whether anyone left it.

Green lights

None spotted.

Based only on what the posting says. Lights are a starting point for your first call, not a final judgment.

Questions to ask on the first call

Built from what this posting leaves out. How they answer tells you as much as what they say.

  1. 1.

    This role has been open a while. What's made it hard to fill?

    The answer tells you what candidates saw that made them walk.

  2. 2.

    What percentage of fully ramped reps hit quota last year?

    OTE is what you could earn. This is how likely you are to earn it.

  3. 3.

    What percentage of reps on the team have been here more than 18 months?

    Tenure shows whether people stay long enough to get paid.

  4. 4.

    Has the comp plan changed in the last 12 to 18 months? What changed?

    A plan that changes every year means the goalposts keep moving.

  5. 5.

    Who sits with reps and reviews calls each week?

    Coaching is often what's behind a good or bad attainment number.

  6. 6.

    Why is this role open? Did someone leave, or is it new?

    New headcount is growth. A replacement means someone left. Ask why.

› When the offer comes

Save these for later. They land better once they've said yes to you.

  1. 1.

    Can I see the full comp plan in writing, including clawbacks and accelerators?

    What's in writing is what gets paid. Read it before you sign.

  2. 2.

    Can I see the actual comp distribution for the team last year, not just the OTE?

    The spread shows what most reps really take home. OTE is just the target.

  3. 3.

    I'd be walking away from earned commission to join. Is there room for a sign-on bonus to help cover that?

    Leaving money behind is a fair reason to ask. The worst answer is no.

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Full posting
Job overview: Genetec is a leading provider of video management, access control products and license plate recognition. A key area of focus is our Public Safety and Public Administration verticals. Our Unified Genetec Solution offers a comprehensive range of products that help agencies meet their operational goals and workflows. The Account Executive (AE) on this team will be responsible for understanding those goals, customer specific workflows, and aligning the Genetec solution accordingly, covering the territories of Idaho, Utah, Washington and Oregon. Your day at a glance: Your primary responsibility as Public Safety / Public Admin AE is to grow market share and adoption of Genetec products. Below are the key areas of focus and estimated time allocations: Existing Customers (30%) - Portfolio Expansion – Understand each customer’s current environment and long-term goals to proactively expand Genetec product usage - Product Adoption – Close consumption gaps by helping customers fully use the platform and become strong advocates for Genetec within their organization - Customer as a Reference- Foster strong relationships that lead to customer advocacy within the public safety community New Logo Customers (35%) - Prospecting – Proactively identify and pursue new business opportunities - Aligning with the Buying Cycle – Understand where buyers are in the cycle, influence early, promote our grants program, and position Genetec in RFPs when needed Partner Collaboration (15%) - Account Planning and Target Accounts – Work closely with end user customers, channel partners, and your PAE to align on goals, strategies to drive demand for the platform - Internal Collaboration – Align with Sales Engineers, SMEs, PAEs and the Genetec partner team to minimize conflict and meet customer needs Marketing (10%) - Tradeshows – Attend and contribute to events focused on Public Safety and Public Admin verticals - End User Groups – Lead and support regional/national user groups to deepen customer engagement and insight Administrative (10%) - CRM – Maintain disciplined, strategic, and timely CRM activity - Training and Product Knowledge – Continuously expand product and industry expertise through Genetec resources - Internal Systems and Processes – Leverage internal tools, follow internal processes, and HR systems required for the AE role What makes you a great fit: - Thorough understanding of operations, compliance requirements, and workflows within Public Safety and Public Administration agencies - Established relationships within the vertical - Proven ability to sell to committees and navigate complex, hierarchical procurement environments - Strong understanding of how Genetec products align with end user operations and workflows - Familiarity with vertical-specific tradeshows, associations, and publications - Deep knowledge of procurement processes and requirements used by public sector end users - Ability to anticipate product and market needs based on vertical-specific trends - Comprehensive understanding of the Genetec platform as it relates to Public Safety and Public Admin - Exceptional time management and territory planning skills, particularly in roles requiring significant travel AEs will be evaluated based on their annual targets and performance in the following areas: - Expansion sales with existing customers - New sales with new logo accounts - Strategic technology partnership development and engagement - Leads generated and converted - Number and quality of end-user references - Participation and effectiveness in user groups - CRM management and discipline - Product and industry knowledge - Forecasting and forecasting accuracy Let’s talk perks! - Attractive compensation package with 401K match - Training Tuition Reimbursement Program - Work-life balance with a flexible working schedule We know that diverse backgrounds and experiences bring great value to our teams. Even if you don't think you tick all the boxes, we still encourage you to apply - your profile may surprise us! Thank you for your application, but please note that only selected candidates will be contacted. Head-hunters and recruitment agencies may not submit resumés/CVs through this Web site or directly to managers.
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