Strategic Account Executive - Public Sector

GitLab is the intelligent orchestration platform for DevSecOps. GitLab enables organizations to increase developer productivity, improve operational efficiency, reduce security and compliance risk, and accelerate digital transformation. More than 50 million registered users and more than 50% of the Fortune 100* trust GitLab to ship better, more secure software faster.

The same principles built into our products are reflected in how our team works: we embrace AI as a core productivity multiplier, with all team members expected to incorporate AI into their daily workflows to drive efficiency, innovation, and impact. GitLab is where careers accelerate, innovation flourishes, and every voice is valued. Our high-performance culture is driven by our values and continuous knowledge exchange, enabling our team members to reach their full potential while collaborating with industry leaders to solve complex problems. Co-create the future with us as we build technology that transforms how the world develops software.

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Key Role Purpose

To drive GitLab platform adoption across public sector organizations, orchestrating successful partner relationships and direct engagement, ensuring alignment with government digital transformation initiatives.

What You'll Do

• Lead GitLab platform enterprise sales across diverse public sector portfolio 


• Develop and execute multi-year account strategies using MEDDPICC methodology


• Build C-level relationships across government and private sector institutions


• Drive platform adoption through centers of excellence


• Manage complex procurement processes across government/public sector frameworks


• Create sector-specific value propositions and business cases

Territory Development & Scale

• Build and execute strategic territory plan across public sector segments


• Create scalable prospecting and account development strategies


• Implement repeatable sector plays and reference programs


• Manage resource allocation across complex account portfolio


• Drive territory growth through new logo acquisition and expansion


• Develop territory-specific partner ecosystems

Partner Ecosystem Management

• Drive revenue through strategic system integrators


• Develop relationships with regional service providers


• Coordinate with cloud provider partnerships (AWS, Azure, GCP)


• Enable managed service provider success


• Lead joint account planning and execution


• Create scalable partner enablement programs

What You'll Bring

• Proven Italian public sector software sales experience


• Deep understanding of public sector digital transformation initiatives


• Experience with government framework procurement


• Multi-stakeholder engagement in complex organizations

Technical Ecosystem Knowledge

• DevSecOps platform or a similar type of complex technology sales experience


• Understanding of complementary technologies

Sales Methodology & Process

• MEDDPICC methodology mastery and implementation


• Complex deal management experience


• Territory planning and scaling expertise


• Partner orchestration capability


• Proven forecast accuracy using MEDDPICC scoring


• Track record of complex deal closure


• Experience building territories from ground up


• Willingness to travel 


• Experience with open source solutions


• Strong presentation and negotiation skills


• Demonstrable territory management tool proficiency


• Track record of building scalable territory models

How GitLab Supports Full-Time Employees

• Benefits to support your health, finances, and well-being


• Flexible Paid Time Off 


• Team Member Resource Groups


• Equity Compensation & Employee Stock Purchase Plan


• Growth and Development Fund


• Parental leave 


• Home office support

Please note that we welcome interest from candidates with varying levels of experience; many successful candidates do not meet every single requirement. Additionally, studies have shown that people from underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to a job unless they meet every single qualification. If you're excited about this role, please apply and allow our recruiters to assess your application.

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