Founding Govt Account Executive

Emerge Career's mission is to break the cycle of poverty and incarceration. We’re not just building software; we’re creating pathways to real second chances. Through an all-in-one platform deeply embedded within the criminal justice system, we recruit, train, and place justice-impacted individuals into life-changing careers.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience in sales, partnerships, public sector engagement, or government affairs.
• Experience closing multi-year, 7-figure contracts with state or federal agencies.
• Strong understanding of state and federal government agencies, their budgetary cycles, and procurement processes.
• Demonstrated experience performing SDR responsibilities: identifying and researching potential clients, contacting leads through various channels, and assessing their needs, interest levels, and purchasing power.
• Demonstrated experience drafting and writing compelling proposals tailored to client needs and objectives, highlighting the value and benefits of the product or service after client meetings or calls.
• Demonstrated experience setting up and operating Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems to track interactions, manage client information, and analyze sales performance for strategic planning.
• Ability to produce high-quality work independently, from strategy to execution.
• Deeply curious and highly attuned to human behavior and emotion.
• Demonstrated work with lobbying firms and political stakeholders to drive funding or programmatic initiatives.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401k Matching
• Retirement Plan
• Visa Sponsorship
• Four Day Work Week
• Generous Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Relocation Assistance