Business Development Account Executive â Federal Government
Business Development Account Executive â Federal Government
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28-06-2025
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Job Description
Over 50000 customers globally trust our end-to-end cloud-driven networking solutions and rely on our top-rated services and support to accelerate their digital transformation efforts and deliver progress like never before and with double digit growth year over year no provider is better positioned to deliver better outcomes on scale than Extreme.
Come become part of something big with us! We are a global leader with hubs in Europe North America South America Asia Pacific and the Middle East.
Position: Business Development Account Executive Federal Government
Location: Canberra Australian Capital Territory
Department: Sales (Business Development)
Reports To: Director Government Sales Australia and New Zealand
Position Overview
Extreme Networks is seeking a dynamic and experienced Business Development Account Executive to lead our growth initiatives within the Australian Federal Government and affiliated agencies. Based in Canberra this role is responsible for identifying developing and closing opportunities across key departments driving digital transformation through secure cloud-driven networking solutions. The ideal candidate will bring a consultative sales approach a strong understanding of public sector procurement and a desire to grow Extremes presence in the national infrastructure and public services landscape.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities with federal departments government-owned corporations and affiliated agencies.
- Establish relationships with senior decision-makers program leaders and procurement stakeholders.
- Proactively engage with ecosystem partners systems integrators and government contractors to build pipeline.
- Develop territory plans and account strategies tailored to each agencys mission budget cycle and transformation goals.
- Align Extreme Networks capabilities to government priorities such as cybersecurity secure access remote connectivity and infrastructure resilience.
- Lead the entire sales lifecycle from lead generation through to negotiation and contract closure.
- Maintain accurate pipeline forecasts and opportunity records using the companys customer relationship management platform.
- Partner with Extremes technical teams to develop and deliver solution demonstrations and proposals.
- Collaborate with marketing channel and services teams to support campaigns events and integrated sales efforts.
- Understand and operate within Australian Federal Government procurement regulations supplier engagement protocols and ethical guidelines.
- Prepare responses to formal requests for tender and engage in pre-tender positioning where appropriate.
New Business Development
Account and Territory Management
Sales Execution and Pipeline Management
Stakeholder Collaboration
Compliance and Government Alignment
Qualifications and Experience
- A minimum of 5 years and up to 10 years of experience in a business development account management or enterprise sales role.
- At least 3 years of experience working directly with Australian Federal Government customers preferably in technology infrastructure or cyber-related sectors.
- Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets in complex multi-stakeholder environments.
- Strong business acumen with the ability to articulate value propositions to both technical and executive audiences.
- High level of professionalism and ability to operate in sensitive or confidential public sector environments.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a matrixed sales and technical organization.
- Australian citizenship is required.
- Holding an active Australian Government Security Clearance (Baseline NV1 or NV2) is highly desirable but not mandatory.
- Willingness and eligibility to obtain a security clearance in future if required.
Experience Requirements
Skills and Attributes
Clearance and Eligibility
Why Join Extreme Networks
At Extreme Networks we help organizations build smarter faster and more secure networks through cloud-based management automation and AI-powered support. In this role you will play a pivotal part in helping government agencies improve national connectivity security and operational efficiency. We offer a supportive and flexible work environment with strong local leadership and a global innovation culture.
Compensation and Benefits
Competitive base salary with performance-based incentive compensation
Superannuation and full benefits package
Paid leave volunteer time off and personal development opportunities
Support for relevant industry certifications and training
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
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