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Who we are
Samsara (NYSE: IOT) is the pioneer of the Connected Operations™ Cloud, which is a platform that enables organizations that depend on physical operations to harness Internet of Things (IoT) data to develop actionable insights and improve their operations. At Samsara, we are helping improve the safety, efficiency and sustainability of the physical operations that power our global economy. Representing more than 40% of global GDP, these industries are the infrastructure of our planet, including agriculture, construction, field services, transportation, and manufacturing — and we are excited to help digitally transform their operations at scale.
Working at Samsara means you’ll help define the future of physical operations and be on a team that’s shaping an exciting array of product solutions, including Video-Based Safety, Vehicle Telematics, Apps and Driver Workflows, and Equipment Monitoring. As part of a recently public company, you’ll have the autonomy and support to make an impact as we build for the long term.
About the role:
As a Public Sector Sales Strategist/Evangelist, you will play a pivotal role in driving our company's growth within the United States public sector. This is a strategic, high-impact position where you will serve as a technical expert and trusted advisor to key government agencies and public sector organizations. You will be instrumental in influencing go-to-market strategies, driving large enterprise deals, and ensuring our solutions meet the unique and evolving needs of government clients
This is a remote position open to candidates residing in the US.
You should apply if:
- You want to impact the industries that run our world: Your work will directly support the public institutions that keep our country running smoothly, from ensuring public works crews can safely maintain critical infrastructure to helping transit authorities provide reliable transportation and equipping emergency services with the tools they need to respond effectively.
- You're curious about how our public institutions operate. One day you might be with a department of transportation discussing road maintenance, and the next you'll be learning how a city's public works team manages its fleet. You thrive on understanding the unique operational challenges of government agencies and are passionate about sharing innovative solutions that can address them.
- You are a life-long learner: The public sector is vast and complex. You'll need to deeply understand the needs of each agency you engage with to effectively demonstrate how our technology can transform their operations. Your mission is to show these organizations a new path forward, not just sell a product.
- You are a trusted partner and relationship builder. The public sector has historically relied on established processes and may be wary of new technology. You'll build genuine, long-term relationships based on trust and a shared commitment to public service, becoming a go-to resource for government leaders as they navigate the digital transformation of their agencies.
- You want to be with the best: Samsara’s high-performance Sales culture means you’ll be surrounded by the best and challenged to go farther than you have before.
In this role, you will:
- Cultivate and nurture trusted advisor relationships with a designated number of C-level executives and key stakeholders in public sector accounts on a quarterly basis.
- Partner with sales teams to provide strategic technical guidance, directly influencing and helping to close complex, high-value enterprise deals.
- Lead the development of technical strategy within key accounts, demonstrating a measurable impact on pipeline generation and revenue growth.
- Translate customer requirements, challenges, and feedback into actionable insights to help shape our product roadmap.
- Serve as a public-facing thought leader for the company by speaking at major industry events and publishing insightful content.
- Develop and document repeatable frameworks, reference architectures, and playbooks that empower the broader field organization.
- Mentor and guide sales engineers and solution architects to raise the overall technical proficiency and strategic acumen of the team.
- Lead cross-functional collaboration efforts between sales, product, and customer success teams to ensure a cohesive and effective go-to-market strategy.
- Champion, role model, and embed Samsara’s cultural principles (Focus on Customer Success, Build for the Long Term, Adopt a Growth Mindset, Be Inclusive, Win as a Team) as we scale globally and across new offices
Minimum requirements for the role:
- 10+ years of experience in a senior technical leadership role with a proven track record in the public sector space.
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical audiences and C-level executives.
- Demonstrated experience influencing product direction based on customer engagement and market needs.
- Deep understanding of public sector procurement processes, regulations, and the unique challenges faced by government organizations.
An ideal candidate also has:
- Proven experience in a customer-facing role, acting as a technical leader or strategic advisor.
- Proven experience as an operations leader in the public sector space.
- A track record of publishing technical content or speaking at major industry conferences.
- Experience with a high-growth technology company.
At Samsara, we welcome everyone regardless of their background. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, and other characteristics protected by law. We depend on the unique approaches of our team members to help us solve complex problems and want to ensure that Samsara is a place where people from all backgrounds can make an impact.
Benefits
Full time employees receive a competitive total compensation package along with employee-led remote and flexible working, health benefits, and much, much more. Take a look at our Benefits site to learn more.
Accommodations
Samsara is an inclusive work environment, and we are committed to ensuring equal opportunity in employment for qualified persons with disabilities. Please email [email protected] or click here if you require any reasonable accommodations throughout the recruiting process.
Flexible Working
At Samsara, we embrace a flexible working model that caters to the diverse needs of our teams. Our offices are open for those who prefer to work in-person and we also support remote work where it aligns with our operational requirements. For certain positions, being close to one of our offices or within a specific geographic area is important to facilitate collaboration, access to resources, or alignment with our service regions. In these cases, the job description will clearly indicate any working location requirements. Our goal is to ensure that all members of our team can contribute effectively, whether they are working on-site, in a hybrid model, or fully remotely. All offers of employment are contingent upon an individual’s ability to secure and maintain the legal right to work at the company and in the specified work location, if applicable.
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