[Remote] Enterprise Account Executive - SLED (Google Public Sector)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Nelnet is a diversified and innovative company committed to enriching lives through the power of service. The Enterprise Account Executive - SLED role is accountable for growing Nelnet Government Services in the State, Local, and Education (SLED) market by creating a qualified pipeline, shaping opportunities, and closing services-led technology engagements.


Responsibilities

  • Drive national new-business development with emphasis on priority “footprint states” and agencies where Nelnet is positioned to win
  • Leverage existing relationships and build new executive connections; develop target-buyer maps and relationship plans across IT, program, finance, and procurement stakeholders
  • Create, qualify, and advance net-new opportunities for services-led technology transformation engagements
  • Run discovery to confirm business outcomes, technical scope, buying process, funding, and timeline; maintain clear next steps
  • Build and maintain a healthy pipeline aligned to quota and required coverage (targets set by leadership)
  • Monitor and influence procurement activity (RFI/RFQ/RFP) and pursue pre-RFP shaping where possible
  • Lead/coordinate capture plans, win themes, teaming strategy, and executive engagement plans for priority pursuits
  • Partner with internal proposal resources to storyboard responses, coordinate inputs, and support orals and negotiations
  • Lead the end-to-end sales cycle from first meeting through contracting, including solution shaping, pricing alignment, and close plans
  • Translate technical capabilities into clear value propositions and measurable outcomes for non-technical audiences
  • Drive internal alignment across delivery, solution architecture, legal, and leadership to ensure solutions are credible and executable
  • Co-sell with strategic partners (i.e. Google Public Sector) to identify joint opportunities and accelerate pipeline
  • Coordinate partner field engagement, account planning, and shared pursuit strategy; ensure roles/responsibilities are clear
  • Forecast accurately, maintain disciplined CRM hygiene, and communicate risks, asks, and close dates transparently
  • Achieve or exceed quarterly and annual targets for bookings, pipeline, and strategic account penetration
  • Represent Nelnet at relevant SLED conferences, association meetings, and industry events; build brand credibility in-market
  • Provide market intelligence to inform solution packaging, messaging, and go-to-market priorities

Skills

  • 5+ years of quota-carrying sales experience, including 5+ years selling to SLED (state/local/education) organizations
  • Demonstrated working knowledge of modern software delivery practices and emerging AI technologies, including agentic AI workflows and data science applications, sufficient to engage credibly with technical stakeholders and solution architects
  • Ability to translate AI/GenAI capabilities into compelling value propositions for SLED clients navigating digital transformation, connecting technical concepts to business outcomes compliance considerations, and procurement realities
  • Experience with partner-led public sector motions, specifically Google Public Sector, including co-sell execution, partner field alignment, and joint pursuit strategy
  • Proven success selling complex technology services/solutions (e.g., application development, data/AI, GenAI) with long sales cycles and multiple stakeholders
  • Demonstrated ability to lead end-to-end pursuits: discovery, qualification, capture planning, proposal/orals support, negotiation, and close
  • Strong working knowledge of SLED procurement and contracting approaches (RFI/RFQ/RFP, budget cycles, evaluation/award processes)
  • Executive presence with the ability to build credibility with CIO/CTO and senior program leadership
  • Forecasting rigor and CRM discipline; comfort operating in a metrics-driven environment
  • Ability to travel as needed to support customer and partner engagement
  • Ability to pass any required background checks for public sector client sites/projects
  • Familiarity with common SLED cooperative or master contract vehicles (e.g., Carahsoft, NASPO, OMNIA, Sourcewell) and/or relevant state term schedules
  • Experience supporting accessibility compliance initiatives (ADA/WCAG) and digital experience modernization programs
  • Experience selling into K–12 and/or higher education buying centers (including familiarity with EdTech and E-rate, where relevant)
  • Formal sales methodology training (e.g., MEDDIC, Challenger, Miller Heiman) and/or relevant cloud/industry certifications

Benefits

  • Professional development and training opportunities.
  • Opportunity to shape SLED go-to market strategy and influence solution packaging.
  • Direct visibility and interaction with executive leadership.
  • Fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with significant growth potential.
  • Medical, dental, vision, HSA and FSA
  • Generous earned time off
  • 401K/student loan repayment
  • Life insurance & AD&D insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee stock purchase program
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Performance-based incentive pay
  • Short- and long-term disability
  • A robust wellness program

Company Overview

  • Nelnet provides business, communications, and financial services. It was founded in 1996, and is headquartered in Lincoln, Nebraska, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is https://nelnetinc.com.

  • Back to blog

    Common Interview Questions And Answers

    1. HOW DO YOU PLAN YOUR DAY?

    This is what this question poses: When do you focus and start working seriously? What are the hours you work optimally? Are you a night owl? A morning bird? Remote teams can be made up of people working on different shifts and around the world, so you won't necessarily be stuck in the 9-5 schedule if it's not for you...

    2. HOW DO YOU USE THE DIFFERENT COMMUNICATION TOOLS IN DIFFERENT SITUATIONS?

    When you're working on a remote team, there's no way to chat in the hallway between meetings or catch up on the latest project during an office carpool. Therefore, virtual communication will be absolutely essential to get your work done...

    3. WHAT IS "WORKING REMOTE" REALLY FOR YOU?

    Many people want to work remotely because of the flexibility it allows. You can work anywhere and at any time of the day...

    4. WHAT DO YOU NEED IN YOUR PHYSICAL WORKSPACE TO SUCCEED IN YOUR WORK?

    With this question, companies are looking to see what equipment they may need to provide you with and to verify how aware you are of what remote working could mean for you physically and logistically...

    5. HOW DO YOU PROCESS INFORMATION?

    Several years ago, I was working in a team to plan a big event. My supervisor made us all work as a team before the big day. One of our activities has been to find out how each of us processes information...

    6. HOW DO YOU MANAGE THE CALENDAR AND THE PROGRAM? WHICH APPLICATIONS / SYSTEM DO YOU USE?

    Or you may receive even more specific questions, such as: What's on your calendar? Do you plan blocks of time to do certain types of work? Do you have an open calendar that everyone can see?...

    7. HOW DO YOU ORGANIZE FILES, LINKS, AND TABS ON YOUR COMPUTER?

    Just like your schedule, how you track files and other information is very important. After all, everything is digital!...

    8. HOW TO PRIORITIZE WORK?

    The day I watched Marie Forleo's film separating the important from the urgent, my life changed. Not all remote jobs start fast, but most of them are...

    9. HOW DO YOU PREPARE FOR A MEETING AND PREPARE A MEETING? WHAT DO YOU SEE HAPPENING DURING THE MEETING?

    Just as communication is essential when working remotely, so is organization. Because you won't have those opportunities in the elevator or a casual conversation in the lunchroom, you should take advantage of the little time you have in a video or phone conference...

    10. HOW DO YOU USE TECHNOLOGY ON A DAILY BASIS, IN YOUR WORK AND FOR YOUR PLEASURE?

    This is a great question because it shows your comfort level with technology, which is very important for a remote worker because you will be working with technology over time...