Account Executive, SLED (Chicago)

Location: Remote - Illinois; Chicago, Illinois

Annual base salary: $130,000–$208,000 USD, with potential incentive pay and/or equity.

Company

hirify.global is a publicly traded data platform company focused on storage, data management, security, and infrastructure for the AI ecosystem.

What you will do

• Drive the end-to-end sales cycle across the SLED sector, securing new-logo opportunities and expanding existing accounts.
• Position the hirify.global Platform and all-flash technology for public-sector and higher-education customers.
• Lead account pursuits with technical experts, product managers, and channel partners.
• Develop account plans that address customer infrastructure challenges and support long-term outcomes.
• Build relationships with stakeholders from data-center teams through executive leadership.

Requirements

• Proven experience navigating higher-education procurement processes, including RFIs, RFPs, and contract negotiations.
• Experience working with Federal system integrators and the SLED market.
• Ability to prospect new logos and manage complex, multi-stakeholder sales cycles.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to explain technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience managing a sales territory, using CRM tools, and delivering measurable business results.

Culture & Benefits

• Innovation-focused environment that supports critical thinking and challenging work.
• Professional growth and development support.
• Collaborative culture centered on team success.
• Flexible time off, wellness resources, and company-sponsored team events.
• Inclusive workplace with employee resource groups and accessibility accommodations throughout the hiring process.