Director of Sales, Strategic Accounts (Southeast)

Join Axon and be a Force for Good.

At Axon were on a mission to Protect Life. Were explorers pursuing societys most critical safety and justice issues with our ecosystem of devices and cloud software. Like our products we work better together. We connect with candor and care seeking out diverse perspectives from our customers communities and each other.

Life at Axon is fast-paced challenging and meaningful. Here youll take ownership and drive real change. Constantly grow as you work hard for a mission that matters at a company where you matter.

Your Impact

Our T1200 segment focuses on Axons most strategic U.S. State & Local Law Enforcement agencieslarge complex accounts where our full ecosystem can transform how communities are protected.

This leader owns:

• Bookings and revenue performance for the T1200 segment
• People leadership for a team of high-performing Account Executives
• Strategic account execution across complex multi-stakeholder deals
• Adoption of Axons full ecosystem from TASER and sensors to software AI and real-time operations

What Youll Do

Location: Remotely from the United States. Must live within an hour of a major airport and on the road 40-60% of time.
Reports to: You will report into a Regional Vice President of Sales and operate as a key member of the U.S. State & Local Law Enforcement leadership team.

Lead and Develop a High-Performing Sales Team

• Directly lead a team of T1200 Account Executives covering Axons most strategic State & Local Law Enforcement accounts.
• Recruit onboard and develop top sales talent; build a high-bar accountable performance culture.
• Set clear expectations around territory planning pipeline hygiene prospecting and ecosystem selling.
• Conduct regular 1:1s field rides and deal reviews focused on coaching to outcomes not just activity.
• Create an environment of continuous learning around Axons expanding product set competitive landscape and public safety trends.

Own Segment Strategy and Execution

• Build and execute a comprehensive go-to-market plan for the T1200 segment aligned with Axons strategic priorities.
• Define account segmentation coverage models and territory design to maximize growth and customer impact.
• Drive multi-product multi-year enterprise agreements that land and expand Axons ecosystem within agencies.
• Champion AI and real-time operations offerings as core to the Axon value proposition not add-ons.
• Partner closely with Majors Mid City Small City Inside Sales and New Products leaders to ensure a coordinated coverage model across shared customers.

Drive Forecasting Pipeline and Operational Rigor

• Own forecast accuracy and segment performance against quarterly and annual bookings targets.
• Establish disciplined pipeline standards (coverage ratios stage definitions conversion benchmarks) and hold the team accountable.
• Run tight operating cadences: QBRs weekly forecast calls and deal strategy sessions grounded in data.
• Leverage Salesforce and BI tools to understand trends in win/loss product mix pricing and cycle time and translate insights into specific actions.

Lead Strategic Deals and Customer Relationships

• Act as executive sponsor on the highest-impact opportunities and renewals in the T1200 segment.
• Build deep relationships with chiefs sheriffs command staff IT leaders procurement and political stakeholders to navigate complex decision processes.
• Guide the team through large multi-year RFPs and competitive bids ensuring we position Axons differentiated value and total cost of ownership.
• Orchestrate cross-functional deal teams (Sales Engineering Professional Services Customer Success Legal Finance) to deliver clean scalable and winnable proposals.

Partner Cross-Functionally to Scale Impact

• Collaborate with Product Marketing Sales Strategy Revenue Intelligence and Customer Success to:
• Shape segment narratives and campaigns tailored to State & Local Law Enforcement
• Identify whitespace expansion and cross-sell opportunities
• Influence product roadmap with field feedback from strategic agencies
• Represent the voice of the T1200 customer in internal planning helping Axon prioritize what matters most to large agencies.

What You Bring

• 10 years of progressive experience in enterprise or strategic sales with at least 5 years leading frontline sales teams.
• Proven success leading high-performing sales teams in complex multi-product environments (SaaS hardware software or public sector technology strongly preferred).
• Experience selling to public sector / SLED ideally State & Local Law Enforcement or adjacent public safety markets.
• Demonstrated ability to:
  • Exceed multi-million-dollar bookings and revenue targets through team leadership
  • Guide teams through long complex sales cycles with multiple stakeholders and formal procurement
  • Structure multi-year multi-product agreements that balance customer outcomes and Axons growth
• Strong operational discipline: expert in pipeline management forecasting and territory planning.
• Excellent executive presence and communication skillscomfortable presenting to C-level elected officials command staff and Axon executives.
• High learning agility with the ability to quickly understand and coach others on Axons full technology ecosystem.
• Deep alignment with Axons mission to protect life capture truth and accelerate justice; genuine empathy for the challenges facing law enforcement and communities today.

Benefits that Benefit You

• Competitive salary and 401k with employer match
• Discretionary paid time off
• Paid parental leave for all
• Medical Dental Vision plans
• Fitness Programs
• Emotional & Mental Wellness support
• Learning & Development programs
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
• And yes we have snacks in our offices

Benefits listed herein may vary depending on the nature of your employment and the location where you work.

Dont meet every single requirement Thats ok. At Axon we Aim Far. We think big with a long-term view because we want to reinvent the world to be a safer better place. We are also committed to building diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they check every box in the job description. If youre excited about this role and our mission to Protect Life but your experience doesnt align perfectly with every qualification listed here we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Important Notes

The above job description is not intended as nor should it be construed as exhaustive of all duties responsibilities skills efforts or working conditions associated with this job. The job description may change or be supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs and conditions.

Some roles may also require legal eligibility to work in a firearms environment.

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