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OpenAI23 days ago

Account Director, Government

hybrid🇦🇺AUSydney, Australiasenior

Recruiter Fit Breakdown & Candid Summary

1

This is a high-stakes, senior-level sales role requiring deep expertise in navigating complex government procurement, security, and sovereignty requirements.

2

The ideal candidate is a seasoned public-sector sales leader with a proven track record of managing full-cycle enterprise deals and executive-level stakeholder relationships.

3

This role is not for generalist sales professionals; it requires a specific blend of technical fluency in AI and the ability to manage cross-functional internal teams (Legal, Policy, Security) to

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Candidates must be comfortable operating with high autonomy in a fast-paced, evolving regulatory environment.

Role Responsibilities

  • 1Own and manage a portfolio of ANZ public-sector accounts while developing priority opportunities across APAC.
  • 2Develop and execute comprehensive account plans mapping mission priorities, stakeholders, and procurement pathways.
  • 3Drive the full sales cycle from pipeline generation and discovery through to negotiation, closure, and post-signature adoption.
  • 4Navigate complex public-sector requirements including security, data-residency, compliance, and sovereignty.
  • 5Coordinate with internal cross-functional teams including Legal, Policy, Security, and Engineering to ensure successful deployment.
  • 6Build and maintain relationships with senior government executives, system integrators, and strategic partners.

Skills Matrix

Must-Have Skills

5 required
Public Sector Sales(government sales)
Enterprise Sales(full-cycle sales)
Procurement Navigation(government tendering)
Stakeholder Management(executive relationship management)
Strategic Planning(account planning)

Nice-to-Have Skills

3 preferred
AI/ML Knowledge(artificial intelligence)
Partnership Management(channel sales)
Regulatory Compliance(data sovereignty)
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