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Account Executive

GovWell · New York, NY

Base
Not disclosed
OTE
$200K–$300K
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 2h agoon GovWell's careers page

What GovWell sells

Replaces old city software for permits and licenses

Asking a city or county for a permit or license is often slow and frustrating for everyone involved. GovWell replaces the old software that local governments use to handle these requests. Public workers can then move permits and licenses through much faster.

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The Braun Read

Strong posting

More honest than most. You know what you're walking into.

Pay
OTE is listed. Ask what the base is.
Transparency
Shares 2 of 5: quota, attainment, deal size, territory, sales cycle.
Pipeline
Mostly inbound or an assigned book.
Time on market
Open 89 days. Ask why it's been hard to fill.
Company hiring
3 sales roles open, hiring at a steady pace.

Red flags

None spotted.

Green flags

  • Publishes OTE. It tells you the on-target earnings up front. Most postings don't.
  • SDR or inbound support. You won't be building all of your own pipeline from zero.

Based only on what the posting says. Flags 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.

    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.

  2. 2.

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

    Tenure shows whether people stay long enough to get paid.

  3. 3.

    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.

  4. 4.

    Who sits with reps and reviews calls each week?

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

  5. 5.

    What's the base, and how is the rest paid out?

    OTE without a base doesn't tell you what you can count on.

  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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The role

Sell GovWell's AI software to U.S. cities and counties, handling full-cycle deals of $20-250K ACV over 2-3 month multi-stakeholder public-sector cycles. Leads are provided, not self-sourced.

New Logo · Inbound

Selling motion

New Logo

Who you're selling to

Buyer:
City and county leadersIn their words: “building strong relationships with city and county leaders”
Industry:
Local governmentIn their words: “GovWell replaces legacy software for municipalities and counties, empowering public servants to radically streamline public services”

Pipeline expectations

Mostly inbound or an assigned book of business.

Compensation

$200K–$300K OTE

What is not disclosed

This posting doesn't tell you:

  • Base salary
  • Quota size
  • Quota attainment
  • Average deal size

The questions above cover the big ones.

Full posting
🏛️ ABOUT GOVWELL We the people — and the taxpayers — deserve good government. Yet today, interacting with government services is often frustrating and inefficient. GovWell is building the AI operating system transforming how governments serve communities, starting with local agencies. GovWell replaces legacy software for municipalities and counties, empowering public servants to radically streamline public services and cut internal processing time for permits and licenses by up to 95%. Founded in 2023, GovWell powers 5,000+ mission-critical processes for agencies in 35+ states serving millions of residents. The company has raised $35M in funding from Insight Partners, Work-Bench, and Bienville Capital, and the team works in person at GovWell HQ in New York City. Read more about our founding story in TechCrunch https://techcrunch.com/2024/07/29/govwell-is-bringing-automation-and-efficiency-to-local-governments/. ☀️ WHY GOVWELL? - A mission that matters: Building AI-powered products to fix outdated government systems isn’t just a technical challenge—it’s a historic opportunity to improve our foundational relationship with government and ensure trillions of tax dollars result in high quality services. WATCH: Mission & Vision with CEO & Co-Founder Troy LeCaire https://www.loom.com/share/3d733b22ca0d4fa6be241e0cdd36311a - Real-world impact: GovWell’s product is the system of record for government services that affect millions of Americans. From streamlining permitting for small businesses to accelerating affordable housing development, your work will make an immediate difference. - Join a startup in hyper-growth: We’ve found product-market fit and are scaling the business very quickly (4X ARR growth in the last year). As an early team member, you’ll learn what it takes to build a successful startup. You’ll work closely with the founders while enjoying exceptional autonomy and ownership over your work. 🌟 ROLE OVERVIEW GovWell is hiring an Account Executive to help scale our go-to-market motion with local governments across the United States. This role is responsible for owning full-cycle sales opportunities, building strong relationships with city and county leaders, and consistently closing high-impact deals. This position is open to NYC-based candidates who can work 3+ days a week in person from our HQ in Manhattan. We have a primarily in-person culture and value being together in office for a substantial period each week, although the exact days and hours are flexible. This role requires travel up to 25%. 💻 WHAT YOU’LL DO - Own the full sales cycle for cities and counties across the U.S., from initial discovery through close. - Close new logo deals that are $20-250K ACV through complex multi-stakeholder sales processes of 2-3 months. - Run effective discovery conversations to understand government workflows, constraints, and decision-making processes. - Lead product demonstrations and manage multi-stakeholder buying processes typical of public-sector sales. - Travel as needed to meet late-stage prospects and represent GovWell at industry conferences and events. - Contribute to improving sales messaging, process, and execution through iteration and feedback from the field. - Partner closely with leadership, product, and customer teams to deliver a strong end-to-end customer experience. - This role will not be responsible for sourcing their own leads. 🧠 WHO YOU ARE - At least 2 years of experience closing complex software deals. - Strong listener and communicator, able to uncover customer needs from imperfect information and clearly articulate value. - Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple deals, stakeholders, and timelines simultaneously. - Self-directed and motivated, comfortable operating in fast-moving environments with evolving processes. - Resilient and positive in the face of setbacks, with a strong sense of ownership over outcomes. - Motivated by impact and aligned with GovWell’s mission to improve how governments serve their communities. - Willing and excited to travel for deals and industry events, up to 25% of the time. - Strong alignment with our Core Values. https://govwell.com/careers#core-values ➕ NICE TO HAVE - Experience selling to government or other highly regulated, trust-driven buyers. - Background at startups or high-growth companies. 💰 SALARY AND BENEFITS - Competitive salary - Meaningful equity - Up to 100% of medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums covered - Unlimited / flexible PTO
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