VP, Sales at OpenGov

San Francisco, California, United States

OpenGov Logo
$375,000 – $425,000Compensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Enterprise SoftwareIndustries

Requirements

  • Define and execute a multi-year sales strategy to achieve revenue targets and market expansion goals
  • Translate company strategy into actionable sales priorities and measurable objectives
  • Partner with CRO and COO on annual planning, budget allocation, and strategic growth initiatives
  • Hire and develop top talent and future leaders
  • Foster a high-performance culture and take extreme ownership of team outcomes
  • Build a data-driven sales operating model
  • Represent Sales in cross-functional strategy sessions
  • Lead and develop a high-performing sales leadership team
  • Build scalable systems and processes for operational excellence
  • Champion leadership development and succession planning

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute OpenGov’s go-to-market strategy to achieve aggressive growth and expansion objectives
  • Set the strategic vision, operational direction, and performance culture for the global sales organization
  • Oversee multiple sales segments and regional teams
  • Drive cross-functional collaboration with Marketing, Customer Success, Product & Engineering, and Professional Services
  • Ensure OpenGov remains the trusted market leader in powering more effective and accountable governments
  • Accountable for revenue attainment, forecasting accuracy, and talent development
  • Build an inclusive, performance-driven culture that scales with OpenGov’s growth
  • Lead through transparency, accountability, and results
  • Model OpenGov’s Management Principles and embody the company’s values
  • Take extreme ownership of outcomes and foster curiosity and continuous learning

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Sales StrategyGo-to-Market StrategyRevenue ManagementForecastingLeadershipCross-functional CollaborationTalent Development

OpenGov

Cloud-based software for government organizations

About OpenGov

OpenGov provides cloud-based software solutions tailored for the public sector, focusing on strategic budgeting, planning, permitting, licensing, and code enforcement. Their products help government organizations transition from paper-based processes to digital workflows, significantly reducing the time and resources needed for tasks like budget creation, which can be completed in half the usual time. OpenGov stands out from competitors by leveraging extensive experience in the public sector to address specific challenges faced by local governments, such as outdated systems and the need for transparency. The company's goal is to empower government leaders with better data analysis tools to enhance decision-making and improve engagement with constituents.

Redwood City, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2012Year Founded
$221.8MTotal Funding
ACQUISITIONCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Government & Public SectorIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Competitive Salary
Work from Anywhere
Unlimited Vacation
Mission-Driven Colleagues
World-Class Healthcare
Professional Development
Family Matters
Amazing Customers

Risks

Increased competition from other SaaS providers targeting the public sector.
Integration challenges from iGovServices acquisition may disrupt existing services.
Reliance on cloud solutions makes OpenGov vulnerable to service outages.

Differentiation

OpenGov specializes in cloud-based solutions tailored for the public sector.
The company offers strategic budgeting, permitting, and licensing software for governments.
OpenGov's software reportedly halves the time needed for budget creation.

Upsides

Growing demand for cloud solutions as governments modernize outdated systems.
Acquisition of iGovServices expands OpenGov's offerings into tax and revenue management.
Rising adoption of electronic bidding systems enhances OpenGov's procurement solutions.

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