Account Executive, SLED (Chicago)

Chicago · Illinois · USD 130,000-208,000 / year · Remote · Posted Oct 15, 2026

At a glance

Join Everpure™ to help architect the data center of the future Higher Education in the Midwest.
Lead the mission to modernize strategic, R1 university infrastructure through radically simple data storage, management, and security innovations.
Serve as a strategic partner to the Higher Education community in the Midwest, navigating complex procurement landscapes and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Own Territory Growth: Drive the end-to-end sales cycle within the SLED sector identifying and securing new logo opportunities while expanding existing accounts to meet or exceed quarterly and annual revenue targets.
Evangelize Everpure™ Solutions: Position the Everpure™ Platform and all-flash technology as the superior choice for public sector needs, translating complex technical benefits into clear, compelling value propositions for diverse stakeholders.
Orchestrate Strategic Pursuits: Lead pursuit teams—including technical experts, product managers, and channel partners—to design and execute account plans that solve persistent customer challenges and ensure long-term success.
Build Lasting Partnerships: Cultivate deep-rooted relationships from the data center to the boardroom, establishing Everpure™ as a trusted advisor and maintaining the highest customer satisfaction ratings in the industry.

SLED Market Expertise: Proven success navigating the Higher Education procurement process, including deep experience with RFIs, RFPs, and contract negotiations, alongside an understanding of working with Federal system integrators.
Strategic Sales Mastery: A 'Challenger Mindset' with the ability to use customer insights and a hunter's instinct to prospect new logos and navigate complex, multi-stakeholder sales cycles.
Collaborative Influence: Exceptional communication skills with a track record of building internal and external partnerships, and the ability to articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Outcome-Driven Track Record: Demonstrated ability to assess and manage a territory to achieve maximum revenue, leveraging CRM tools to track success and consistently delivering referenceable business results.