Account Executive, DoD & Civilian East

Slingshot Aerospace

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About The Position

As an Account Executive, you will drive growth across Department of Defense and U.S. Civilian agency customers in the Eastern United States. You will lead strategic sales engagements that connect Slingshot’s capabilities to customer missions, translating operational needs into scalable solutions. Your work will support long-term revenue growth and deepen Slingshot’s presence across defense and civilian government programs.

Requirements

• 8+ years of enterprise sales experience supporting government or regulated markets, or equivalent experience
• Demonstrated success selling to DoD and/or U.S. Civilian agencies
• Working knowledge of federal contracting and acquisition processes
• Strong communication and presentation skills across technical and non-technical audiences
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business-related field, or equivalent experience
• Ability to travel up to 25%, or equivalent flexibility

Nice To Haves

• Experience selling software or data-driven solutions to government customers
• Existing DoD or Civilian agency customer relationships in the Eastern U.S.
• Familiarity with space, defense, or aerospace missions
• Active or previously held U.S. security clearance

Responsibilities

• Own enterprise sales efforts for assigned DoD and Civilian agency accounts within the Eastern U.S.
• Identify, qualify, and advance new business and expansion opportunities aligned to territory goals
• Develop trusted relationships with government stakeholders, contracting officers, and program leaders
• Guide customers through acquisition pathways, ensuring alignment with mission needs and procurement timelines
• Collaborate with Capture, Product, Engineering, and Program teams to develop compelling proposals, briefings, and responses
• Maintain accurate forecasts and pipeline reporting
• Represent Slingshot at customer engagements, industry days, and relevant conferences
• Provide structured feedback to internal teams on customer needs, competitive dynamics, and market trends
• Perform other duties as assigned (less than 10%)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level