Director of Sales, Strategic Accounts Southeast

Axon Enterprise Inc

Nashville, TN

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Artificial Intelligence (AI), Benchmarking, Bidding, Business Intelligence Software, C-Level Management, Campaigns, Coaching, Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, Cross-Selling, Customer Relations, Dental Insurance, Ecosystems, Enterprise Sales, Establish Priorities, Field Trials, Finance, Financial Trend Analysis, Forecasting, Government, IT Procurement, Inside Sales, Law Enforcement, Leadership, Legal, Market Entry Strategy, Marketing Strategy, Product Marketing, Product Planning, Product Pricing, Professional Services, Public Safety, Purchasing/Procurement, Request for Proposals (RFP), Revenue Planning, Sales, Sales Cycle, Sales Management, Sales Pipeline, Sales Prospecting, Sales Strategy, Sales/Support Engineering (SE), Salesforce.com, Software as a Service (SaaS), State Laws and Regulations, Strategic Accounts, Talent Management, Team Lead/Manager, Total Cost of Ownership, Vision Plan
LOCATION
Nashville, TN
POSTED
30+ days ago

Your Impact

Our T1200 segment focuses on Axon's most strategic U.S. State & Local Law Enforcement agencies-large, complex accounts where our full ecosystem can transform how communities are protected. This leader owns:

Bookings and revenue performance for the T1200 segment People leadership for a team of high-performing Account Executives Strategic account execution across complex, multi-stakeholder deals Adoption of Axon's full ecosystem - from TASER and sensors to software, AI, and real-time operations

What You'll Do

Location: Remotely from the United States. Must live within an hour of a major airport and on the road 40-60% of time.

Reports to: You will report into a Regional Vice President of Sales and operate as a key member of the U.S. State & Local Law Enforcement leadership team.

Leadership Responsibilities

Lead and Develop a High-Performing Sales Team

Directly lead a team of T1200 Account Executives covering Axon's most strategic State & Local Law Enforcement accounts.

Recruit, onboard, and develop top sales talent; build a high-bar, accountable, performance culture.

Set clear expectations around territory planning, pipeline hygiene, prospecting, and ecosystem selling.

Conduct regular 1:1s, field rides, and deal reviews focused on coaching to outcomes, not just activity.

Create an environment of continuous learning around Axon's expanding product set, competitive landscape, and public safety trends.

Own Segment Strategy and Execution

Build and execute a comprehensive go-to-market plan for the T1200 segment aligned with Axon's strategic priorities.

Define account segmentation, coverage models, and territory design to maximize growth and customer impact.

Drive multi-product, multi-year, enterprise agreements that land and expand Axon's ecosystem within agencies.

Champion AI and real-time operations offerings as core to the Axon value proposition, not add-ons.

Partner closely with Majors, Mid City, Small City, Inside Sales, and New Products leaders to ensure a coordinated coverage model across shared customers.

Drive Forecasting, Pipeline, and Operational Rigor

Own forecast accuracy and segment performance against quarterly and annual bookings targets.

Establish disciplined pipeline standards (coverage ratios, stage definitions, conversion benchmarks) and hold the team accountable.

Run tight operating cadences: QBRs, weekly forecast calls, and deal strategy sessions grounded in data.

Leverage Salesforce and BI tools to understand trends in win/loss, product mix, pricing, and cycle time, and translate insights into specific actions.

Strategic Deals and Customer Relationships

Act as executive sponsor on the highest-impact opportunities and renewals in the T1200 segment.

Build deep relationships with chiefs, sheriffs, command staff, IT leaders, procurement, and political stakeholders to navigate complex decision processes.

Guide the team through large, multi-year RFPs and competitive bids, ensuring we position Axon's differentiated value and total cost of ownership.

Orchestrate cross-functional deal teams (Sales Engineering, Professional Services, Customer Success, Legal, Finance) to deliver clean, scalable, and winnable proposals.

Partner Cross-Functionally to Scale Impact

Collaborate with Product, Marketing, Sales Strategy, Revenue Intelligence, and Customer Success to:

Shape segment narratives and campaigns tailored to State & Local Law Enforcement

Identify whitespace, expansion, and cross-sell opportunities

Influence product roadmap with field feedback from strategic agencies

Represent the voice of the T1200 customer in internal planning, helping Axon prioritize what matters most to large agencies.

About the Role

10+ years of progressive experience in enterprise or strategic sales, with at least 5+ years leading frontline sales teams.

Proven success leading high-performing sales teams in complex, multi-product environments (SaaS, hardware + software, or public sector technology strongly preferred).

Experience selling to public sector / SLED, ideally State & Local Law Enforcement or adjacent public safety markets.

Demonstrated ability to:

Exceed multi-million-dollar bookings and revenue targets through team leadership

Guide teams through long, complex sales cycles with multiple stakeholders and formal procurement

Structure multi-year, multi-product agreements that balance customer outcomes and Axon's growth

Strong operational discipline: expert in pipeline management, forecasting, and territory planning.

Excellent executive presence and communication skills-comfortable presenting to C-level, elected officials, command staff, and Axon executives.

High learning agility with the ability to quickly understand and coach others on Axon's full technology ecosystem.

Deep alignment with Axon's mission to protect life, capture truth, and accelerate justice; genuine empathy for the challenges facing law enforcement and communities today.

Benefits

Competitive salary and 401k with employer match

Discretionary paid time off

Paid parental leave for all

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Fitness Programs

Emotional & Mental Wellness support

Learning & Development programs

Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

And yes, we have snacks in our offices

Benefits listed herein may vary depending on the nature of your employment and the location where you work.

About the Company

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