SLED & Healthcare Account Executive

Trellix•Fairfax, VA

1d•$175,000 - $320,000•Remote

About The Position

Trellix is seeking a SLED & Healthcare Account Executive to drive the adoption of our industry-leading cybersecurity portfolio across critical public infrastructure, educational institutions, and healthcare networks. In this high-impact role, you will navigate complex public sector procurement vehicles and strict regulatory environments (such as HIPAA, CJIS, and FERPA) to secure vital data and systems. By building trusted, C-level relationships and leveraging our channel ecosystem, you will accelerate territory growth, maximize revenue, and protect the organizations that serve our communities. The SLED & Healthcare Account Executive drives the adoption of Trellix’s industry-leading cybersecurity portfolio within critical public sector and healthcare accounts. In this role, you will act as a trusted advisor, demonstrating how our advanced threat detection and response solutions protect vital public infrastructure, student data, and patient care systems. Partnering closely with regional sales leaders, sales engineering, and our channel ecosystem, you will navigate complex procurement vehicles and compliance landscapes to maximize revenue, secure critical environments, and build a robust, long-term sales pipeline.

Requirements

Proven track record of selling security-focused software, cloud solutions, and professional services to SLED entities and/or major Healthcare networks.
Understanding of the unique challenges of these verticals, including strict regulatory compliance (HIPAA, CJIS, FERPA), budget cycles, and grant funding mechanisms.
Existing, high-level relationships within the territory and comfort navigating the multi-layered decision-making processes inherent in government and hospital systems.
Strong foundational knowledge of networking topologies, cloud security, and the evolving threat landscape facing critical infrastructure.
Ability to thrive in a multi-tiered, multi-divisional sales environment and leverage internal resources (such as inside sales and channel partners) to scale efforts.
10+ years of combined high-technology or information security sales experience, with a significant focus on public sector or healthcare verticals.

Responsibilities

Consistently meet or exceed assigned revenue quotas across software, SaaS, and professional services.
Grow established SLED and Healthcare accounts, maximizing short-term wins while building a sustainable long-term pipeline through rigorous territory planning.
Partner with Sales Engineering to pitch, strategize, and close complex security deals at the C-level (CISOs, CIOs, CTOs, and state/local directors).
Work alongside internal teams and channel partners to identify new opportunities outside your primary portfolio and ensure seamless, high-touch customer support.
Lead sales presentations, virtual and in-person product demonstrations, and structured on-site evaluations to show how Trellix solutions map to specific institutional needs.
Navigate public sector purchasing vehicles (e.g., NASPO, GSA, state contracts) and healthcare buying groups to accelerate the sales cycle.