Sonatype
Sonatype

Enterprise Account Executive, Public Sector

TLDR

Pursue net-new Federal logos and build a ground-up pipeline for DevSecOps and SBOM solutions.

Role Outcomes:
  • Net-New Logo Acquisition: Consistently secure net-new agency logos and programmatic footprints across the Federal landscape to expand Sonatype's market share.

  • New ARR Generation: Achieve and exceed aggressive quarterly and annual Net-New ARR quotas driven predominantly by first-time buyer contracts.

  • Pipeline Velocity: Build and maintain a self-sourced, 4x qualified pipeline through relentless cold outreach, agency mapping, and strategic prospecting.

  • Market Penetration: Successfully position Sonatype's DevSecOps and SBOM cutting-edge compliance solutions as the new mandatory standard within previously unpenetrated government accounts.

  • Responsibilities:
  • Pure-Play Hunting & Business Development: Identify, target, and penetrate net-new Federal agencies and sub-agencies through outbound prospecting and cold calling.

  • Account Mapping & Profiling: Dissect complex federal organizational charts to identify key economic buyers, technical influencers, and CISOs who have not yet adopted Sonatype.

  • High-Impact Value Proposition: Deliver compelling, tailored presentations that clearly articulate Sonatype’s mission-critical value to uninitiated government stakeholders.

  • Partner Alignment for Access: Utilize the Federal channel ecosystem (distributors like Carahsoft, local VARs, and GSIs) specifically to gain access to net-new accounts and contract vehicles.

  • Rigorous Sales Qualification: Drive a tight, disciplined sales cycle from initial cold hook to contract close, ensuring accurate and predictable forecasting in Salesforce.

  • Who you are:
  • Proven Hunting Track Record: 5+ years of quota-carrying enterprise software sales experience in the US Federal sector, with a documented history of heavy net-new logo acquisition and sales club achievements.

  • Relentless Pipeline Builder: Exceptional prospecting skills; a professional who thrives on outbound execution and does not rely on inbound leads or existing account management.

  • Federal Procurement Expertise: Deep mastery of federal buying cycles, budget seasons, and unlocking net-new funding via SEWP, GSA, and other major contract vehicles.

  • Domain Fluency: Strong background selling application security (AppSec), DevSecOps, cybersecurity, or open-source software management tools into the Federal space.

  • Things that we are proud of

    • 2025 AI Compliance Solution of the Year - AI Breakthrough Awards

    • 2025 DEVIES Award to our SBOM Manager new product for its innovation and impact in developer technology

    • 2024 Industry Leader in Forrester-Wave for Software Composition Analysis (2024 Q4 report)

    • 2023 Fast Company Best Places for Innovators

    • 2023 Gartner's Magic Quadrant

    • 2023 Software Report's Top 100 Software Companies

    • 2023 BuiltIn Best Places to Work

    • 2022 Frost & Sullivan Technology Innovation Leader Award

    • 2022 PeerSpot Silver Peer Award in Software Composition Analysis

    • 2022 Tech Ascension Best DevOps Security Solution Award

    • 2022 NVCT Cyber Company of the Year

    Company Wellness Week - We shut down company operations for a week to enable all employees to pursue personal growth and enjoy a much-needed and deserved rest.

    Paid Volunteer Time Off (VTO)

    At Sonatype, we value diversity and inclusivity. We offer perks such as parental leave, diversity and inclusion working groups, and flexible working practices to allow our employees to show up as their whole selves. We are an equal-opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please do not hesitate to let us know.

    Benefits

    Flexible Work Hours

    flexible working practices

    Diversity and inclusion initiatives

    diversity and inclusion working groups

    Paid Parental Leave

    Parental leave

    Volunteer time off

    Paid Volunteer Time Off (VTO)

    Remote-Friendly

    Fully remote role

    Wellness activities and events

    Company Wellness Week

    Sonatype provides comprehensive software supply chain security solutions, empowering over 2,000 organizations to create and maintain secure software. Our distinctive approach combines proactive protection against malicious open source, enterprise-grade SBOM management, and a leading dependency management platform, making us a trusted partner for enterprises looking to innovate securely and efficiently.

    Founded
    Founded 2008
    Employees
    201-500 employees
    Industry
    Internet Software & Services
    Total raised
    $150M raised
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