Account Manager, SLED
About the role
Description
Keeper is hiring a driven SLED (state, local, and higher education) focused Account Manager to join a high producing team within our B2B sales division. This is a 100% remote position from select locations, with an opportunity to work a hybrid schedule for candidates who live near our global headquarters in Chicago.
Keeper’s cybersecurity software is trusted by millions of people and thousands of organizations, globally. Keeper is published in 23 languages and is sold in over 150 countries. Join one of the fastest-growing cybersecurity companies and gain valuable skills while expanding and developing client relationships in this pivotal role!
About Keeper Security
Keeper Security is a leading cybersecurity software company that protects thousands of organizations and millions of people in more than 150 countries. Keeper delivers a powerful zero-trust and zero-knowledge solution built to meet the stringent requirements of state, local and educational (SLED) IT environments. Its flagship offering, KeeperPAM®, is an AI-enabled, cloud-native platform that protects users, devices and critical infrastructure from cyber attacks. Recognized in the Gartner® Magic QuadrantTM for Privileged Access Management (PAM), Keeper combines robust compliance with unmatched visibility and control. With industry-leading certifications, including GovRAMP Authorization, Keeper provides the security assurance public sector organizations require.
About the Role
Join an elite group of proven performers and highly successful Account Manager professionals. Our team is full of seasoned technologists, with experience selling into SME and Enterprise level accounts. They have a passion for helping companies get the most out of their technology investments and are skilled at identifying new business opportunities and expansion opportunities within named accounts. As a SLED focused Account Manager, you will work with an established client base within the public sector, concentrating on state, local, and higher education and be responsible for growing revenue through these accounts using our industry-leading solutions.
Responsibilities
- Thrive in a supportive but independent workplace with the opportunity to grow as our organization grows
- Carry a revenue quota to meet or exceed sales targets within assigned accounts
- Provide strong interactions with customers at the Senior Management level with support on forming relationships with C level contacts
- Work with clients to negotiate contract renewals, cross-sells and upsells
- Work with clients to establish business and technical goals & potential via technical and Quarterly Business Reviews
- Navigate SLED-specific procurement processes, including RFP/RFI responses, contract vehicles, cooperative purchasing agreements, and compliance requirements (e.g., FedRAMP, StateRAMP, CJIS, etc.)
- Build and manage relationships with key public sector stakeholders, including government agencies, educational institutions, and internal champions, aligning Keeper solutions with mission-driven objectives and budget cycles
- Understand public sector funding models and budget timelines to effectively position renewals, expansions, and multi-year agreements
- Maintain a structured cadence with named customer accounts, build relationships, present Keeper solutions, troubleshoot challenges, manage issues with the broader Keeper team and close deals
- Advise customers on best practices for securing and protecting their business against password related breaches
- Proactively manage the success of a portfolio of assigned Keeper Security customers to deliver consistent value across the entire lifecycle