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Public Sector Account Executive

Full-time

opentext

Job Responsibility: Hiring Manager: Gilbert Sabat Talent Acquisition Advisor: Elise Kreuz Borkowski Job Code Level: SGP4 Refer Your Friends! AI-First. Future-Driven. Human-Centered. At OpenText, AI is at the heart of everything we do—powering innovation, transforming work, and empowering digital knowledge workers. We're hiring talent that AI can't replace to help us shape the future of information management. Join us. YOUR IMPACT Join our Canadian Sales Team as a Public Sector Account Executive and play a key role in driving growth and expanding our market presence. This is an exciting opportunity to showcase your expertise, build lasting executive-level relationships, and lead strategic sales initiatives. In this role, you'll be responsible for developing a territory from an established base of accounts, executing proactive campaigns to generate pipeline, and leveraging your specialized knowledge to prospect, qualify, negotiate, and close deals with both new and existing customers. We're seeking a results-driven sales professional with experience inCybersecurity, IT Operations Management (ITOM), or Application Delivery Management (ADM), with a strong understanding of the Canadian market. Note: This role requires travel to Ottawa once or twice per month. WHAT THE ROLE OFFERS
  • Build and maintain a long-term software sales pipeline in Cybersecurity, ITOM, and ADM.
  • Identify and pursue new opportunities to maximize customer value and drive growth.
  • Define strategic direction for business development and solution replication.
  • Sell complex enterprise solutions through a consultative, partnership-based approach.
  • Develop and manage executive-level client relationships, including C-level engagement.
  • Collaborate with new and existing customers to expand market share and pipeline.
  • Leverage partner relationships to grow reach within accounts; channel experience is a strong asset.
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED
  • Proven track record in enterprise software or IT sales with increasing responsibility.
  • Strong initiative to build incremental pipeline through strategic prospecting.
  • Deep understanding of product offerings, competitive landscape, and client pain points.
  • Demonstrated leadership in strategic planning and execution using a defined sales methodology.
  • Effective account planning and accurate revenue forecasting capabilities.
  • Experience selling Cybersecurity, ITOM, or ADM solutions; Micro Focus experience is an asset.
  • 8-12 years of advanced sales experience, with 2-3 years in your specialty area.
ONE LAST THING OpenText is more than a company—it's a global community built on trust, ownership, and high standards. With 4+ years of SaaS sales experience and a consistent track record of success, this is your opportunity to lead meaningful transformation in cyber resilience. Join us and help shape the future of secure, innovative business. VOTRE IMPACT Rejoignez notre équipe de vente canadienne en tant quePublic Sector Account Executive et contribuez à accroître notre présence sur le marché. Ce rôle est idéal pour un expert capable de bâtir un territoire, générer un pipeline proactif, et conclure des affaires stratégiques dans les domaines de la cybersécurité, ITOM ou ADM. Si vous excellez à établir des relations exécutives et à stimuler la croissance, ce rôle est fait pour vous. CE QUE LE RÔLE OFFRE
  • Développer un pipeline de ventes logicielles à long terme en cybersécurité, ITOM et ADM.
  • Identifier de nouvelles opportunités pour accroître la valeur client et générer de la demande.
  • Définir la stratégie de développement commercial et de réutilisation des solutions.
  • Vendre des solutions complexes dans une approche collaborative et consultative.
  • Créer et entretenir des relations de confiance jusqu'aux niveaux exécutifs (C-suite).
  • Travailler avec des clients nouveaux et existants pour développer le territoire.
  • Tirer parti des partenaires pour élargir la portée commerciale; une expérience en canaux est un atout.
CE DONT VOUS AVEZ BESOIN POUR RÉUSSIR
  • Succès démontré en vente de logiciels d'entreprise avec responsabilités croissantes.
  • Esprit d'initiative pour créer du pipeline via des campagnes de prospection ciblées.
  • Solide compréhension des produits, de la concurrence et des défis clients.
  • Expérience stratégique en ventes utilisant une méthodologie éprouvée.
  • Capacité à planifier des comptes et prévoir les revenus avec précision.
  • Expérience sectorielle dans la cybersécurité, ITOM ou ADM, idéalement avec Micro Focus.
  • 8 à 12 ans d'expérience en vente avancée, dont 2 à 3 ans dans le domaine souhaité.
OpenText's efforts to build an inclusive work environment go beyond simply complying with applicable laws. Our Employment Equity and Diversity Policy provides direction on maintaining a working environment that is inclusive of everyone, regardless of culture, national origin, race, color, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, family status, age, veteran status, disability, religion, or other basis protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please submit a ticket atAsk HR. Our proactive approach fosters collaboration, innovation, and personal growth, enriching OpenText's vibrant workplace.

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