Account Executive – Government of Quebec

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Account Executive – Government of Quebec – Remote | Quebec City or Montreal

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The Canadian Provincial Government Sales team is looking for an Account Executive to sell into the Government of Quebec.


As an Account Executive, you will:

  • Sell software, solutions, and services to current and prospective customers by leveraging sales opportunities to acquire, grow, and retain accounts within your assigned territory.
  • Prospect within assigned accounts to uncover business needs, qualify opportunities, and determine resources required for success.
  • Implement territory and account management strategies, identifying high-potential accounts, advancing opportunities through the sales cycle, and forecasting timelines to close business.
  • Collaborate with pre-sales resources, virtual sales teams, account managers, and executives to ensure timely responses to qualified, high-revenue leads and strategic account development.
  • Prepare quotations, proposals, and contracts, working cross-functionally to finalize agreements and set delivery schedules.
  • Follow up with customers to monitor satisfaction, uncover additional revenue opportunities, and nurture ongoing relationships.
  • Utilize company account planning tools and sales methodologies (such as BASE or Strategic Selling) for pipeline management, forecasting, and identifying accounts with strong close potential.
  • Apply knowledge of company marketing goals, industry trends, and SAS applications to assess account needs and recommend appropriate solutions.
  • Develop and execute action plans to close business for high-potential accounts and further expand relationships within the territory.
  • Embrace curiosity, passion, authenticity and accountability. These are our values and influence everything we do.


Required qualifications

  • Must be bilingual in French and English.

  • Must live in Quebec City or Montreal.
  • Bachelor's degree, preferably in Business, Marketing, MIS, or other relevant discipline.
  • Requires a minimum of five years of experience in the sales, marketing, or technical support of computer software solutions (including related training products and services), computer hardware, or telecommunications software/hardware. Specific industry related experience may be considered in combination with the above requirements.
  • Previous Provincial Government Sales experience.
  • Knowledge of basic sales techniques; knowledge of hardware and/or software acquisitions cycles and buying influences.
  • Ability to analyze and evaluate territory dynamics and develop a sales plan; ability to communicate technical and business concepts and relate them to SAS applications and user needs; ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Ability to travel.

Additional competencies, knowledge and skills

  • Sales Planning: Develops and executes strategic sales plans to achieve revenue targets and drive business growth.
  • Customer Centricity: Prioritizes customer needs and delivers tailored solutions that enhance satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Relationship Building: Cultivates strong, trust-based relationships with clients and stakeholders to foster long-term partnerships.
  • Obstacle Navigation: Proactively identifies and overcomes challenges to maintain momentum and deliver results.
  • Insight Driven Value Creation: Leverages data and market insights to craft compelling value propositions that address client pain points.
  • Self Motivation: Demonstrates initiative and drive to exceed goals independently in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.


Benefits highlights
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  • Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental and vision plans and a health care spending account.
  • Short- and long-term disability plans.
  • Group RRSP matching program.
  • Gym membership and fitness equipment reimbursement.
  • Generous time away including vacation time, a variety of paid holidays, volunteer time off and unlimited sick days.
  • Your well-being matters, and that’s why we support all dimensions of your well-being by offering programs that reduce stress and distractions to help you remain healthy and productive.
  • SAS supports your well-being with programs that reduce stress and distractions to help you stay healthy and productive.


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