Account Executive III, Defense
At a glance
Mid-level Account Executive role at Xometry. North Bethesda · full-time · $80,000–$90,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Sell Xometry’s solutions into U.S. Government supply chains while learning customer priorities
- Build relationships with engineering, program management, procurement, and executive contacts
- Plan account strategy, map next steps, and arrange executive or engineer presentations
- Qualify leads, shape proposals, negotiate contract terms, and convert opportunities
- Coordinate internal technical teams, maintain CRM records, and support customer needs
What you bring
- A bachelor’s degree and at least five years in quota-carrying closing sales
- Government or private-contractor sales experience, with government contracting knowledge preferred
- Manufacturing or engineering knowledge plus strategic planning, negotiation, and presentation skills
- Proficiency with Google Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, virtual meeting tools, and Salesforce or similar CRM
- Willingness to travel up to five to ten percent
Who this fits
This role suits a results-focused seller who can work with U.S. Government customers and private government contractors. You’ll need to collaborate across functions and stay effective in a fast-paced, changing environment. The position is based in North Bethesda and includes limited travel.
From the employer
Xometry (NASDAQ: XMTR) powers the industries of today and tomorrow by connecting the people with big ideas to the manufacturers who can bring them to life. Xometry’s digital marketplace gives manufacturers the critical resources they need to grow their business while also making it easy for buyers at Fortune 1000 companies to tap into global manufacturing capacity.
In this role you will be responsible for managing inbound inquiries and growing existing business for customers within the U.S. Government and private government contractors. This will include developing an understanding of their need for prototype parts through to production needs. You will demonstrate the higher value of our offer and grow our share of business as well as gain familiarity with U.S. Government contracting processes.
This role is ideal for candidates who are achievement-oriented and will think outside-the-box to exceed annual sales goals through strong collaboration with partners and internal stakeholders. You are driven by success and work well in a fast-paced, dynamic and changing environment. Picture yourself, an integral part of the Xometry sales team, developing and strengthening a deep understanding of the $50 billion dollar manufacturing industry in America.
How You’ll Contribute:
- Selling of the Xometry solutions to the United States Government
- Supply chain focus with a majority of your time invested in learning our business and aligning to our customers’ strategic objectives
- Initiating and building relationships with engineering staff, program management, procurement and executive management
- Strategic planning and roadmapping for customer accounts
- Setting up sales calls and presentations for company executives and engineers with prospective clients
- Qualify and convert potential leads
- Work with technical staff and other internal colleagues to meet customer needs
- Ensure that data is accurately entered and managed within the company’s CRM or other sales management system
- Ensure all team members represent the company in the best light
- Ability to propose winning solutions and negotiate contract terms
- Participate in ongoing training and mentoring programs
- Understand the company’s goal and purpose to continually enhance the company’s performance.
- Performs all work in compliance with Xometry's quality and safety systems, policies and procedures
What You'll Bring to Xometry:
- Bachelor’s degree required
- At least 5+ years of sales experience in a quota carrying closing sales role
- At least 2+ years of experience selling into the U.S. Government and private government contractors preferred
- Experience with U.S. Government contracting is a plus
- A demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing or engineering is preferred
- Ability to travel up to 5-10% of the time
- Demonstrated ability to manage effectively across functions
- High proficiency with virtual meetings and presentations with customers
- Proficiency in programs such Google Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, Zoom/WebEx/GoToMeeting
- CRM experience with Salesforce or similar systems
- Experience with strategic sales planning
- Excellent communication and presentation skills; written and verbal
- Strong negotiation skills and results driven
- Ability to work well in a fast-paced high growth environment
Xometry is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
For US based roles: Xometry participates in E-Verify and after a job offer is accepted, will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
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