Account Manager - Government & Public Sector

About Statista

At Statista, we are the world's leading business data platform, empowering people worldwide to make fact-based decisions with reliable data and analytics products.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and expand the government and public sector client base.
• Collaborate with the Head of Sales, Academia & Government to drive brand equity and meet sales goals in US and Canadian government sectors.
• Build relationships with existing and prospective clients for renewals and expansion.
• Manage extended sales cycles, including procurement processes and legal negotiations.
• Act as liaison among the sales team, customers, and internal departments.
• Consistently exceed individual and team sales targets.
• Become an expert on Statista’s platform and research offerings.

Qualifications/Experience

• Minimum 2 years full sales-cycle experience, with 1+ year in US Federal Government sales preferred.
• Superior sales and business acumen.
• Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Experience with SaaS or subscription-based sales; federal contract experience is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Salesforce, and prospecting tools.
• High energy and commitment to exceeding sales quotas.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work from abroad up to 30 calendar days a year.
• Hybrid work and flex-time arrangements.
• An international team and social events.
• Subsidized urban mobility and access to fitness/wellness options.
• Access to Langdock and career & training opportunities.
• Modern offices in attractive locations and mental health support.

Key skills/competency

• Sales
• Government
• Client Relationship
• Negotiation
• Account Management
• SaaS
• Communication
• Prospecting
• Renewal
• Data Analytics