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Account Executive - Public Sector

Evident, California, Missouri, United States, 65018

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Evident gives Risk, Procurement, and Operations leaders the tools they need to automate third‑party insurance verification, reduce exposure, and ensure compliance across complex networks of vendors, contractors, and partners. In the public sector, cities, counties, and school districts rely on Evident to streamline credentialing and insurance compliance, protecting taxpayer resources while enabling agencies to work more confidently with thousands of third parties.

With fast verification, intelligent workflows, and the industry’s largest business credentialing network, Evident powers a faster, smarter, and more secure way to manage third‑party risk—whether in the public sector or across enterprises.

Evident is a VC‑backed tech startup, headquartered in Atlanta, GA. Learn more at evidentid.com.

Job Description We are seeking a California‑based, results‑oriented Account Executive to expand Evident’s footprint in the public sector. This role will focus on selling into cities, counties, and school districts, helping government organizations reduce risk and streamline compliance through our platform.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of experience selling software into government entities and a proven track record of navigating complex sales cycles. Experience working with California municipal procurement or risk management functions within government organizations is a plus. This role requires strong communication, negotiation, and relationship‑building skills to understand client needs, build trust, and close business.

Responsibilities

Run the full sales lifecycle, from prospecting through close, with public sector organizations

Drive outbound prospecting efforts to target key accounts across cities, counties, and school districts

Communicate Evident’s vision for third‑party risk management in clear, compelling ways

Identify client challenges and position Evident’s solutions to address them

Deliver impactful product demonstrations and presentations to executives, procurement teams, and risk leaders

Collaborate with Marketing and other internal resources to build awareness and accelerate deal cycles

Build and maintain strong, long‑term relationships with government decision‑makers

Persistently achieve and exceed annual quota

Requirements

2+ years of proven hunting and closing experience selling into the public sector (cities, counties, school districts)

Experience building relationships with procurement or risk management teams within government entities is preferred

Strong track record of meeting or exceeding quota with demonstrated success in complex SaaS or technology sales

Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills with the ability to influence executive‑level stakeholders

Highly organized, adaptable, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience preferred

Why Evident?

Our team solves a critical problem with huge business potential—see the direct impact of your work on customers

Competitive compensation, including base salary and stock options

Full medical, dental, vision benefits, and 401K

Unlimited PTO and paid parental leave

Home internet stipend, virtual events, and more

Recently named one of Atlanta’s Coolest Companies & 50 on Fire by Atlanta Inno

Recognized as one of the Top 10 Fastest Growing Companies in Atlanta & one of the Best Places to Work in Atlanta by the Atlanta Business Chronicle

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Sales and Business Development

Technology, Information and Internet

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