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Enterprise Account Executive

Qualtrics · Remote · US

Base
Not disclosed
OTE
Not disclosed
Quota attainment
Not disclosed
Posted
5h 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 7 min agoon Qualtrics's careers page

What Qualtrics sells

Helps hospitals improve how patients and staff feel

A hospital wants every patient to feel cared for, but it is hard to know how each visit really felt. Qualtrics helps health systems manage those experiences, so care teams can make them better.

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The Braun Read

Worth a look

Solid on the basics. Use the first call to fill in the gaps.

Pay
No pay listed at all.
Transparency
Shares 2 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
Brand new.
Company hiring
Ramping up: posted 19 sales roles in the last 30 days.

Red flags

None spotted.

Green flags

  • States deal size. Average deal size tells you what kind of selling this really is.

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 are the base and the OTE for this role?

    No point investing hours before you know the 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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The role

Sell Qualtrics' Experience Management platform to large U.S. Federal Civilian agencies (e.g., HUD, SSA) through multi-year enterprise deals, covering net-new logos and expansion. Prospecting is expected.

Enterprise · Mixed · Outbound

Selling motion

Mixed

Who you're selling to

Buyer:
Federal civilian agency CIOs, CDOs and SES leadersIn their words: “driving transformation conversations with agency CIOs, CDOs, and SES leadership”
Industry:
Federal civilian governmentIn their words: “5+ years directly selling into the Federal Civilian vertical”
Company size:
Enterprise

Pipeline expectations

Mostly self-sourced. Expect a lot of outbound.

Compensation

The posting doesn't list pay.

What is not disclosed

This posting doesn't tell you:

  • Base salary
  • OTE
  • Quota size
  • Quota attainment
  • Sales cycle length

The questions above cover the big ones.

Full posting
At Qualtrics, we create software the world’s best brands use to deliver exceptional frontline experiences, build high-performing teams, and design products people love. But we are more than a platform—we are the creators and stewards of the Experience Management category serving over 18K clients globally. Building a category takes grit, determination, and a disdain for convention—but most of all it requires close-knit, high-functioning teams with an unwavering dedication to serving our customers. When you join one of our teams, you’ll be part of a nimble group that’s empowered to set aggressive goals and move fast to achieve them. Strategic risks are encouraged and complex problems are solved together, by passing the mic and iterating until the best solution comes to light. You won’t have to look to find growth opportunities—ready or not, they’ll find you. From retail to government to healthcare, we’re on a mission to bring humanity, connection, and empathy back to business. Join over 5,000 people across the globe who think that’s work worth doing. Federal Strategic Account Lead – Civilian Enterprise Why We Have This Role Qualtrics’ Federal sales team is a group of highly driven individuals dedicated to closing experience gaps across Federal organizations in North America. As a senior Federal Strategic Account Lead, you will act as the CEO of your franchise, leading enterprise-wide sales efforts within a dedicated Federal Civilian territory. You will drive digital transformation by engaging Senior Executive Service (SES) leaders, structuring complex, multi-year enterprise agreements, and orchestrating a vast ecosystem of internal resources and external System Integrator (SI) partners. Your overarching objective is to drive exponential company revenue growth through net-new customer acquisition and strategic expansion within major accounts for example HUD, DoEd, SSA, etc. and large U.S. Independent Federal Agencies. How You’ll Find Success - Take the initiative to deeply understand the customer mission, formulate comprehensive capture strategies, and execute highly complex sales campaigns. - Elevate customer relationships beyond standard account management by building multi-threaded C-level alignment, champion development, and rigorous attention to detail. - Leverage deep expertise in rigorous enterprise sales methodologies such as MEDDPICC and Command of the Message to forecast accurately and close 7-8 figure deals. - Demonstrate elite quantitative, analytical, and conflict resolution abilities to navigate complex government procurement cycles. - Master product solutions and technical features, translating them into mission-critical business value through exceptional verbal and written communication. - Travel and remain client-facing up to 50% of the time (including industry events and conferences) to foster trusted advisor relationships. How You’ll Grow - At Qualtrics Federal, we are a mission-driven team empowering top Federal Civilian agencies to listen, understand, and take action on their most critical data. - You won't just be selling software—you will be delivering transformative solutions that solve complex agency challenges and advance the mission of government. - If you are energized by a highly strategic, analytical sales process and excel at building consensus among diverse Federal stakeholders, this role offers the platform to lead market transformation and continually elevate your career. Things You’ll Do - Command the end-to-end execution of the complex enterprise sales process for the Qualtrics Platform, operating as the definitive trusted advisor within your Federal Civilian territory. - Engage with clients at all phases of the sales cycle—spearheading targeted prospecting, leading highly tailored product demonstrations, delivering executive on-site presentations, and negotiating complex contracts through close. - Drive aggressive net-new revenue growth through landmark new logo acquisition and massive expansion of current enterprise accounts. - Orchestrate cross-functional teams (Solution Engineers, Customer Success, Legal, Information Security) and act as a thought leader and customer advocate with SI and technology partners to accelerate the adoption of Experience Management (XM). - Build dynamic strategic account plans to grow existing business, identify prime new opportunities, and consistently exceed quarterly and annual objectives and key results. What We’re Looking For - 15+ years of quota-carrying enterprise software/SaaS sales experience, with a minimum of 5+ years directly selling into the Federal Civilian vertical. - Documented successful track record in overachieving assigned enterprise targets and closing massive, multi-year contracts within the Federal vertical. - A successful track record of providing executive-level impact, driving transformation conversations with agency CIOs, CDOs, and SES leadership. - Deep expertise in federal procurement processes, acquisition strategies, and federal funding cycles. - Strong fluency in federal government security standards and policies (e.g., FedRAMP, FISMA, ATO processes). - Extensive prior experience in building highly productive relationships and go-to-market strategies with Tier 1 federal contractors and Global System Integrators. - Prior experience in leading and strategically responding to major federal government RFIs and RFPs. - Located in the DMV (Washington D.C., Maryland, Virginia) area. What You Should Know About This Team - The Qualtrics Federal team prides itself on an elite culture of collaboration, a relentless work ethic, and a winning mentality. - We are the fastest-growing sector within the company. - Join a team that is building a legacy and making a tangible difference for our country's most vital institutions. Our Team’s Favorite Perks and Benefits - Quarterly in-person gatherings for high-impact team building activities and strategic alignment. - Federal-specific training and executive enablement programs to continuously hone your enterprise skills. - New office-space in Reston, VA as well as Washington, D.C. - Extended winter break via the New Year Recharge in early January. The Qualtrics Hybrid Work Model: Our hybrid work model is elegantly simple: we all gather in the office three days a week; Mondays and Thursdays, plus one day selected by your organizational leader. These purposeful in-person days in thoughtfully designed offices help us do our best work and harness the power of collaboration and innovation. For the rest of the week, work where you want, owning the integration of work and life. #remote Qualtrics is an equal opportunity employer meaning that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic. ​​​​​​​Applicants in the United States of America have rights under Federal Employment Laws:Family & Medical Leave Act,Equal Opportunity Employment,Employee Polygraph Protection Act Qualtrics is committed to the inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Qualtrics will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please let your Qualtrics contact/recruiter know. Not finding a role that’s the right fit for now? Qualtrics Insiders is the one-stop shop for all things Qualtrics Life. Sign up for exclusive access to content created with you in mind and get the scoop on what we have going on at Qualtrics - upcoming events, behind-the-scenes stories from the team, interview tips, hot jobs, and more. No spam - we promise! You'll hear from us two times a month max with fresh, totally tailored info - so be sure to stay connected as you explore your best role and company fit.
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