What are the responsibilities and job description for the Account Executive - SLED position at Trident Search?
SLED Account Executive - Philadelphia
New, SLED sales role with a leading Cyber Security client. This is a rare chance to own and run the SLED business in the Philadelphia territory for a top-tier Cyber Services & Solutions company.
Here you will be the "Go To" SLED sales rep, be in a position to run the territory and lead the growth across SLED sales.
This is a growth hire — a major investment by a widely recognized cyber brand with a proven Fortune 500 customer base and next-level AI sales enablement that actually helps reps close business.
You will build new relationships, expand existing accounts, and run the playbook end-to-end.
Here you’ll work with a huge portfolio of services and solutions — professional services, managed security, advisory, and product bundles.
What you’ll own
- Full territory ownership — strategy, pipeline, forecasting and execution for Philadelphia.
- Hunt new SLED logos and expand footprint in state, local and education accounts.
- Be the trusted seller for technical and executive stakeholders.
- Use advanced AI-powered sales tools and prebuilt asset libraries to accelerate deal cycles and lift win rates.
Who we’re looking for
- Proven SLED or public sector AE with a track record of new logo acquisition and account growth.
- We don't just need a rolodex seller for this hire, we need a trusted advisor with close relationships across the SLED space, a person who can influence and win new customers in this niche. Someone who can really understand the value my client provide and want to take that to their network.
- Be based in Philadelphia.
- Comfortable owning the territory — autonomous, accountable, and strategic.
- Strong relationship skills and the ability to translate technical value for decision makers.
Why Join?
A new growth hire backed by serious resources.
The company’s brand opens doors for you, it is that well recognized.
My clients customer roster includes leading Fortune 500 names, many Fortune 100 customers and established SLED customers across the USA.
You will have access to the latest Ai powered sales support technology keeping you ahead of the game with customer decisions buying patterns and insights.
With so many revenue streams to sell, the role is highly lucrative for someone who can run their patch and scale business quickly.
Interested? Apply ASAP and connect with Ed Carr at Trident Search today.
We will move fast for the right person!