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Elastic

Public Sector Account Executive - SLED Tennessee / Mississippi

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senior full-time $113,300-$179,200 Tennessee, United States

First indexed 1 Aug 2026

Description

Elastic, the Search AI Company, enables everyone to find the answers they need in real time, using all their data, at scale , unleashing the potential of businesses and people.

The Elastic Search AI Platform, used by more than 50% of the Fortune 500, brings together the precision of search and the intelligence of AI to enable everyone to accelerate the results that matter.

We are seeking a dynamic Public Sector Account Executive. This role will focus on growing our presence within SLED- State, Local government and Education accounts in Tennessee and Mississippi.

As an integral part of our growth strategy, you will play a key role in empowering government agencies through innovative search technology and analytics, enabling them to unlock the full potential of their data.

Responsibilities

  • Drive the adoption of AI-powered search solutions within new Enterprise accounts and deepen our engagement with existing Strategic accounts.
  • Position yourself as a trusted advisor, assisting users and customers in harnessing the full power of Elastic's search analytics to transform their data into actionable insights.
  • Nurture our Open Source offerings, articulating the value and capabilities of our advanced commercial features.
  • Identify and develop new use cases, showcasing how Elastic’s solutions enable users to work more efficiently and intelligently.
  • Collaborate closely with various Elastic business functions to ensure an exceptional customer experience.
  • Proactively identify new business opportunities with customers, successfully navigating complex sales cycles.
  • Develop a comprehensive business plan using community, customer, and partner ecosystems to drive significant growth within your territory.

Requirements

  • 5-10 years of experience and a consistent track record selling technology solutions, preferably related to Enterprise Search, Log Analytics, Security, APM, and Cloud.
  • Experience in State and Local Government sales, preferably within the States of Tennessee and Mississippi.
  • Experience in solution selling, with the ability to articulate the value of technology for customers and effectively address their challenges.
  • High energy levels, a strong work ethic, and the ability to adapt to changing environments.
  • Consistent and accurate sales forecasting skills using SFDC.

Bonus Points

  • Experience in selling within an Open Source model.
  • Preferred location: Nashville, TN and the surrounding area, OR Mississippi

Compensation The typical starting salary range for this role is: $113,300-$179,200 USD The typical starting Target Variable range for this role is: $113,200-$179,100 USD The typical starting On-Target Earnings (OTE) range for this role is: $226,500-$358,300 USD

Benefits

  • Competitive pay based on the work you do here and not your previous salary
  • Health coverage for you and your family in many locations
  • Ability to craft your calendar with flexible locations and schedules for many roles
  • Generous number of vacation days each year
  • Increase your impact
  • We match up to $2000 (or local currency equivalent) for financial donations and service
  • Up to 40 hours each year to use toward volunteer projects you love
  • Embracing parenthood with minimum of 16 weeks of parental leave
This listing is enriched and indexed by YubHub. To apply, use the employer's original posting: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/elastic/jobs/8080858