What are the responsibilities and job description for the Account Executive, SLED position at Perry Weather?
Perry Weather is the weather safety standard for organizations that operate outdoors. We pair hyperlocal on-site sensors with a software platform that automates alerts, compliance, and real-time operational decisions. Over 5,000 organizations trust us, including NFL and MLB teams, school districts, universities, and municipalities across the country.
We're hiring an Account Executive to own new bookings across our education and local government markets. These are Perry Weather's most established verticals, with 2,000 customers across 45 states, partnerships with 20 state high school athletic associations, and strong regulatory tailwinds driving demand. The brand awareness and product-market fit are already there. We need someone who can execute.
What You'll Do
What We're Looking For
80% annual growth for five consecutive years. A Series B company with real momentum, a clear category vision, and markets where the foundation is already built. This is a high-ceiling role for someone ready to run with it.
We're hiring an Account Executive to own new bookings across our education and local government markets. These are Perry Weather's most established verticals, with 2,000 customers across 45 states, partnerships with 20 state high school athletic associations, and strong regulatory tailwinds driving demand. The brand awareness and product-market fit are already there. We need someone who can execute.
What You'll Do
- Own full-cycle sales across K-12, higher education, and local government accounts
- Build and manage a pipeline through strategic prospecting and outbound activity
- Develop champions who can navigate internal approvals, board decisions, and committee-based procurement
- Align proposals to budget cycles and fiscal year timelines common in public sector buying
- Help customers identify grants and funding pathways to accelerate purchases
- Sell on value, connecting Perry Weather to faster decisions, reduced liability, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency
What We're Looking For
- 3 years of closing experience in a hunter role
- Experience selling into SLED markets
- Proven ability to manage a pipeline and close deals
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Self-starter with a competitive drive and resilience
- High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
80% annual growth for five consecutive years. A Series B company with real momentum, a clear category vision, and markets where the foundation is already built. This is a high-ceiling role for someone ready to run with it.
- 65% average annual quota attainment
- Uncapped commission plan that's easy to understand
- Competitive base salary
- High inbound volume
- Strong product-market fit
- Top 5% of sales orgs on RepVue
- 4.8 stars on Glassdoor
- You'll actually want to come in. Our Oak Lawn office isn't just a place to sit, it's where ideas move fast and culture stays strong. The whole team is here Monday through Friday, which means real collaboration, no chasing people down over Slack, and a genuinely fun place to spend your work days.
- Your wellbeing is covered. Competitive health insurance, 401(k) with employer matching, and a full suite of voluntary benefits, because you shouldn't have to think twice about the basics.
- Good people, good times. Monthly All-Hands, Office Olympics, happy hours, and more. We take the work seriously and the culture seriously too.
- You're getting in early, and that matters. We're growing fast, but the biggest opportunities are still ahead. The people joining now will help shape what Perry Weather becomes.