[Hiring] Account Executive @Slingshot Aerospace

Role Description

As an Account Executive, you will lead enterprise sales efforts for Department of Defense customers across the Western United States. Your work will directly contribute to expanding Slingshot’s DoD footprint and long-term revenue growth.

• Own and grow a portfolio of DoD accounts across the Western U.S.
• Drive opportunity identification, qualification, and deal execution for enterprise programs
• Build relationships with senior defense stakeholders, program offices, and operational users
• Influence customer requirements and acquisition strategies through early engagement
• Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver proposals, demonstrations, and customer briefings
• Maintain accurate pipeline management and forecasting discipline
• Represent Slingshot at DoD customer meetings, industry events, and regional forums
• Share customer insights and competitive intelligence with internal stakeholders
• Perform other duties as assigned (less than 10%)
• Ability to travel ~40% of the time

Qualifications

• 8+ years of enterprise B2G sales experience, or equivalent experience, with a focus on DoD customers
• At least a Top Secret security clearance
• Proven ability to close complex, multi-year government contracts
• Strong understanding of DoD acquisition and budgeting processes
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business-related field, or equivalent experience
• Ability to travel up to 40%, or equivalent flexibility

Requirements

• Experience selling into Western U.S. DoD installations or commands
• Familiarity with space, defense, or aerospace technology markets
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills in technical sales environments
• Active or previously held U.S. security clearance

Benefits

• Equity, Diversity & Inclusion are key to our success.
• We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• Diversity includes race and gender identity, national origin, citizenship, sex, color, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.