Snr Sales Account Exec Elections Systems Public Sector SaaS

Senior Sales Account Exec Elections Systems Public Sector SaaS

Home-Based with UK Travel - To suit candidate living in England or Wales close to a motorway and within 4 hours travel of London.

�75,000 to �85,000 Basic Salary + Comm + Bonus + Comp Benefits. OTE �100-�120K+

Are you an experienced SaaS sales professional with expertise in the public sector with a focus on local authorities and good knowledge of the elections market?

Applause IT are working with a well established and respected UK business process outsource company to find a Senior Sales Specialist to drive business growth, build strong client relationships, and support the expansion of their Elections division.

The Role

As a Senior Sales Specialist, you will be responsible for developing new business opportunities, managing existing client relationships (cross sell / up sell), and driving revenue growth. Working closely with internal teams, you will play a key role in shaping sales strategies, delivering value-based solutions, and influencing stakeholders within the public sector. Clients are across various local government authorities and central government.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a successful sales plan for the elections market
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities, managing them through the sales cycle
• Maintain and strengthen relationships with both existing clients and new prospects
• Represent the company at industry events, trade shows, and exhibitions across the UK
• Lead sales responses to formal procurement notices and create compelling proposals
• Accurately forecast sales and provide key insights to support business strategy

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in software solution sales to Local Government
• Strong understanding of elections processes (Data cleansing, eCounting and so on) and the public sector systems landscape in general
• Ability to design and present tailored solutions to meet client needs
• Excellent communication, influencing, and negotiation skills
• Experience in running client workshops and mapping customer journeys
• A proactive and driven approach, with a track record of meeting and exceeding targets

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary with strong earning potential
• Professional development opportunities to grow your expertise
• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance
• Collaborative and fast-paced team environment
• Comprehensive Benefits package including Pension, Health, Insurances, EBP, Staff Discounts, Salary sacrifice Car Scheme.

If you are a motivated and strategic sales professional looking for an exciting opportunity in the elections sector, apply now and be part of a dynamic team driving digital transformation in the public sector!