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Enterprise Account Executive - FedGov

Smartsheet · Washington, D.C., USA

Base
$121K–$193K
OTE
Not disclosed
Quota attainment
Not disclosed
Posted
3d 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?”

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What Smartsheet sells

Manages team work and automates repetitive tasks

Teams have a lot of work to keep track of, and much of it is slow, repeated busywork. Smartsheet helps them manage that work, automate the manual tasks, and spot useful patterns as the work grows. That frees people to spend their time on judgment, creativity, and big thinking.

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The Braun Read

Worth a look

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

Pay
Base is listed but not OTE. Ask what the variable is and how many people hit it.
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 2 days.
Company hiring
15 sales roles open, hiring at a steady pace.

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 OTE, and what did the median rep earn last year?

    Base is what you're guaranteed. OTE and the median show the upside.

  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 Smartsheet SaaS and services to U.S. federal civilian agencies, both net-new and expansion, using a complex, solution-based process with partners, resellers, and internal virtual teams.

Enterprise · Mixed · Outbound

Selling motion

Mixed

Who you're selling to

Buyer:
Federal civilian senior line-of-business, IT executives and operational managersIn their words: “You are able to build relationships with Federal Civilian senior line-of-business, IT executives, and operational managers”
Industry:
Federal civilian governmentIn their words: “help build our growing Federal Civilian Government business”
Company size:
Enterprise

Pipeline expectations

Mostly self-sourced. Expect a lot of outbound.

Compensation

$121K–$193K base

What is not disclosed

This posting doesn't tell you:

  • OTE
  • Quota size
  • Quota attainment
  • Average deal size
  • Sales cycle length

The questions above cover the big ones.

Full posting
For over 20 years, Smartsheet has empowered teams to manage work seamlessly and scale solutions smarter. Now, in our most ambitious chapter yet, we are uniting human teams with AI agents. By orchestrating the work agents do best, automating manual tasks and uncovering insights at scale, we create the space for people to focus on what truly matters: judgment, creativity, and big thinking. That is magic at work, and it’s what we show up for every day. Smartsheet is looking for an Enterprise Account Executive to help build our growing Federal Civilian Government business. In this role, you will sell SaaS software and services within a defined set of federal accounts – both net-new and expansion. You should achieve sales results with tenacity and discipline and are crucial to success on the Enterprise Sales team. You will be based in your home office around the Washington, DC area and you will report to the Regional Director of Federal Sales. You Will: - Exceed quarterly and annual sales quotas - Play leadership role in executing sales plan for Federal Civilian Government business that delivers projected results and incorporates go-to-market, partners and resellers - Lead virtual teams of aligned resources (Sales Engineers, Inside Sales, Customer Success, Marketing, Executives, etc..) in winning business across their territory - Accomplish a complex, solution-based sales process encompassing multiple groups within a strategic account. - Use our strong market position as the only FedRamp approved Collaborative Work Management solution available to federal agencies - Develop new business opportunities by analyzing and proactively targeting high value needs across multiple departments and business lines - You can effectively articulate and demonstrate Smartsheet’s unique business, solution and functional value - Proactively develop unsolicited proposals that align with customer programs and position Smartsheet as an enterprise software solution provider - Effectively forecast sales opportunities, while tracking and using critical metrics that predict sales success - Use Smartsheet in the execution of daily sales activities - Other duties as assigned - Travel as needed You Have: - History of direct sales success in the Federal Civilian Government market - You are a hunter with a history of developing new prospective customers and collaborating across others teams, ensuring target quotas are exceeded - You have experience successfully closing large complex deals amid a mix of new business, established accounts and channel management - Strong executive presence with effective insight-based selling skills into enterprise networking environments at the CxO level - 7 years experience selling enterprise SaaS solutions - You are able to build relationships with Federal Civilian senior line-of-business, IT executives, and operational managers - Passion for working with the latest cloud technologies - Experience with, and effective execution of, a complex, solution-based strategic sales process - Experience working in an environment where change is a constant - You understand the difference between activity and results - Bachelor's degree or equivalent Current US Perks & Benefits: - Employer subsidized medical/vision and dental coverage for full-time employees - 401k Match to help you save for your future (50% of your contribution up to the first 6% of your eligible pay) - Monthly stipend to support your work and productivity - Flexible Time Away Program, plus Sick Time Off - US employees are automatically covered under Smartsheet-sponsored life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability plans - US employees receive 12 paid holidays per year - Up to 24 weeks of Parental Leave - Personal paid Volunteer Day to support our community - Opportunities for professional growth and development including access to Udemy online courses - Company Funded Perks, including a counseling membership, local retail discounts, and your own personal Smartsheet account - Teleworking options from any registered location in the U.S. (role specific) Smartsheet provides a competitive base salary range for roles that may be hired in different geographic areas we are licensed to operate our business from. Actual compensation is determined by several factors including, but not limited to, level of professional, educational experience, skills, and specific candidate location. In addition, this role will be eligible for a market competitive incentive opportunity. US Base Salary Pay Range $121,250-$192,500 USD Get to Know Us: At Smartsheet, your ideas are heard, your potential is supported, and your contributions have real impact. You’ll have the freedom to explore, push boundaries, and grow beyond your role. We welcome diverse perspectives and nontraditional paths—because we know that impact comes from individuals who care deeply and challenge thoughtfully. When you’re doing work that stretches you, excites you, and connects you to something bigger, that’s magic at work. Let’s build what’s next, together. Equal Opportunity Employer: Smartsheet is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment with the best employees. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants in accordance with applicable laws in the US, UK, Australia, Germany, Costa Rica, Japan, Bulgaria, India, and Singapore. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. If there are preparations we can make to help ensure you have a comfortable and positive interview experience, please let us know. #LI-Remote
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