Senior Client Executive

Job Summary
NetApp is seeking a high-performing Client Executive to support U.S. Public Sector Intelligence Community (IC) accounts specifically Langley. This role is responsible for driving new business growth and expanding NetApp’s footprint within classified environments.
The ideal candidate is a proactive federal sales professional with a strong hunter mindset, deep familiarity with IC procurement cycles, and experience navigating complex, multi-stakeholder classified organizations. This individual will develop and execute account strategies across named IC accounts, penetrate white space programs, and collaborate cross-functionally to deliver secure, mission-aligned storage and cloud solutions.
**Candidates must be in the DC area or willing to relocate for this role**
Job Requirements
Required Qualifications
Active TS clearance required (must be maintained); SCI preferred
Proven track record of meeting or exceeding quota (8+ years) in complex federal environments and specifically in the Intelligence Community (Westfields)
Experience navigating classified procurement processes and multi-year capture cycles
Strong executive presence with the ability to engage senior government stakeholders
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including formal presentations and proposal development
Preferred Qualifications
Experience selling against enterprise infrastructure vendors
Familiarity with cloud, storage, and hybrid infrastructure solutions
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred
Key Responsibilities
Develop and execute strategic account plans across named Intelligence Community accounts
Identify and generate net-new pipeline within white space programs
Expand footprint within existing classified environments
Lead customer engagements from discovery through proposal and close
Collaborate closely with Sales Engineering, Professional Services, Cloud, and partner teams
Engage with federal systems integrators to drive joint pipeline and capture efforts
Deliver formal presentations and business cases aligned to mission outcomes
Consistently meet or exceed assigned quota
What Success Looks Like in Year One
Establish trusted advisor relationships across assigned Intelligence Community accounts
Build measurable pipeline in new and existing programs
Close competitive displacement opportunities
Successfully navigate complex capture cycles
Achieve or exceed annual revenue targets
Compensation:
The target salary range for this position is 325,550 - 390,000 USD. The salary offered will be determined by the candidate's location, qualifications, experience, and education and may be outside of this range. The range is based on 'On Target Earnings’ (OTE) representing the total potential earnings, which is the sum of the base salary and potential commission earned when performance targets are achieved. Final compensation packages are competitive and in line with industry standards, reflecting a variety of factors, and include a comprehensive benefits package. This may cover Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Retirement or Pension Plans, Paid Time Off, various Leave options, employee stock purchase plan, and/or restricted stocks (RSU’s). These offerings are subject to regional variations and governed by local laws, regulations, and company policies. We will provide detailed information about the specific benefits for your region during the recruitment process.