<div class="content-intro"><p>The GitLab&nbsp;<a class="c-link" href="https://about.gitlab.com/solutions/devops-platform/" target="_blank" data-stringify-link="https://about.gitlab.com/solutions/devops-platform/" data-sk="tooltip_parent" data-remove-tab-index="true">DevSecOps platform</a>&nbsp;empowers 100,000+ organizations to deliver software faster and more efficiently. We are one of the&nbsp;<a class="c-link" href="https://about.gitlab.com/company/culture/all-remote/guide/" target="_blank" data-stringify-link="https://about.gitlab.com/company/culture/all-remote/guide/" data-sk="tooltip_parent" data-remove-tab-index="true">world’s largest all-remote companies</a>&nbsp;with 2,000+ team members and&nbsp;<a class="c-link" href="https://handbook.gitlab.com/handbook/values/" target="_blank" data-stringify-link="https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/values/" data-sk="tooltip_parent" data-remove-tab-index="true">values</a>&nbsp;that foster a culture where people embrace the belief that everyone can contribute. Learn more about&nbsp;<a class="c-link" href="https://vimeo.com/778157354" target="_blank" data-stringify-link="https://vimeo.com/778157354" data-sk="tooltip_parent" data-remove-tab-index="true">Life at GitLab</a>.</p></div><h3><strong>An overview of this role</strong></h3>
<p>You will act as a primary point of contact and the face of GitLab for our prospects and customers within the US FSI space.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h3>What you'll do</h3>
<ol>
<li>Strategic Account Leader will report to an Area Sales Manager or Regional Director.</li>
<li>Act as a primary point of contact and the face of GitLab for our&nbsp;<a href="https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/sales/#market-segmentation">strategic and large</a>&nbsp;prospects.</li>
<li>Contribute to root cause analysis on wins/losses.
<ul>
<li>Communicate lessons learned to the team, including account managers, the marketing team, and the technical team.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Take ownership of your book of business
<ul>
<li>document the buying criteria</li>
<li>document the buying process</li>
<li>document next steps and owners</li>
<li>ensure pipeline accuracy based on evidence and not hope</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Contribute to documenting improvements in our&nbsp;<a href="https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/sales/">sales handbook</a>.</li>
<li>Provide account leadership and direction in the pre- and post-sales process</li>
<li>Conduct sales activities including prospecting and developing opportunities in large/strategic accounts</li>
<li>Ensure the successful rollout and adoption of GitLab products through strong account management activities and coordination with pre-and-post sales engineering and support resources</li>
<li>Be the voice of the customer by contributing product ideas to our public&nbsp;<a href="https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab-ee/issues">issue tracker</a></li>
<li>Travel as necessary to accounts in order to develop relationships and close large opportunities</li>
<li>Generate qualified leads and develop new customers in conjunction with our strategic channel partners in exceeding quota.</li>
<li>Expand knowledge of industry as well as the competitive posture of the company</li>
<li>Prepare activity and forecast reports as requested</li>
<li>Update and maintain Sales’ database as appropriate</li>
<li>Assist sales management in conveying customer needs to product managers, and technical support staff</li>
<li>Utilize a consultative approach, discuss business issues with prospect and develop a formal quote, a written sales proposal or a formal sales presentation addressing their business needs.</li>
<li>Respond to RFP's and follow up with prospects.</li>
<li>Develop an account plan to sell to customers based on their business needs.</li>
<li>Build and strengthen the business relationship with current accounts and new prospects.</li>
<li>Recommend marketing strategies.</li>
</ol>
<h3>&nbsp;</h3>
<h3>What you'll bring</h3>
<ol>
<li>Minimum 5+ years of experience selling into FSI accounts with a comprehensive understanding of the local military landscape and associated business processes.</li>
<li>A true desire to see customers benefit from the investment they make with you</li>
<li>Able to provide high degree of major account management and control</li>
<li>Work under minimal supervision on complex projects</li>
<li>Proven success with B2B software sales</li>
<li>Experience selling into large organizations</li>
<li>Interest in GitLab, and open source software</li>
<li>Ability to leverage established relationships and proven sales techniques for success</li>
<li>Effective communicator (written/verbal), strong interpersonal skills</li>
<li>Motivated, driven and results oriented</li>
<li>Excellent negotiation, presentation and closing skills</li>
<li>Preferred experience with Git, Software Development Tools, Application Lifecycle Management</li>
<li>You share our&nbsp;<a href="https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/values">values</a>, and work in accordance with those values.</li>
<li>Ability to use GitLab</li>
</ol>
<h3>&nbsp;</h3>
<h3><strong>About the team&nbsp;</strong></h3>
<p><a href="https://about.gitlab.com/solutions/public-sector/">GitLab Public Sector</a></p>
<p>Government agencies strive to serve the public by providing optimal experiences to their communities. One way to do this is a successful digital transformation ensuring software is secure, manual processes are minimized, and there is collaboration between teams and vendors.</p>
<p>GitLab supports your digital transformation because it is secure by design, reduces manual processes, and empowers collaboration to provide a positive civilian experience.</p>
<p>GitLab, The One DevSecOps platform, is for software users in government agencies, enabling them to deliver secure software faster, automate software factory deployment, and empower collaboration to serve the public - securing the speed to mission.</p>
<h3><strong>How GitLab will support you</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/total-rewards/benefits/general-and-entity-benefits/">Benefits to support your health, finances, and well-being</a></li>
<li><a href="https://about.gitlab.com/company/culture/all-remote/guide/">All remote</a>, <a href="https://about.gitlab.com/company/culture/all-remote/asynchronous/">asynchronous</a> work environment</li>
<li><a href="https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/paid-time-off/">Flexible Paid Time Off</a></li>
<li><a href="https://about.gitlab.com/company/culture/inclusion/erg-guide/#:~:text=Definition%20of%20the%20TMRG%20%2D%20Team%20Member%20Resource%20Groups,-TMRGs%20are%20voluntary&amp;text=The%20purpose%20for%20this%20type,developing%20the%20sense%20of%20belonging.">Team Member Resource Groups</a></li>
<li><a href="https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/stock-options/">Equity Compensation &amp; Employee Stock Purchase Plan</a></li>
<li><a href="https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/total-rewards/benefits/general-and-entity-benefits/#growth-and-development-benefit">Growth and development budget&nbsp;</a></li>
<li><a href="https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/total-rewards/benefits/general-and-entity-benefits/#parental-leave">Parental leave</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li><a href="https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/finance/procurement/office-equipment-supplies/">Home office</a> support</li>
</ul>
<p>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 <a href="https://about.gitlab.com/company/culture/inclusion/#examples-of-select-underrepresented-groups">underrepresented groups</a> 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.</p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><em><span data-sheets-formula-bar-text-style="font-size:12px;color:#000000;font-weight:normal;text-decoration:none;font-family:'Arial';font-style:normal;text-decoration-skip-ink:none;">The base salary range for this role&rsquo;s listed level is currently for residents of listed locations only. Grade level and salary ranges are determined through interviews and a review of education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities of the applicant, equity with other team members, and alignment with market data. See more information on our </span><a class="waffle-rich-text-link" href="https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/total-rewards/benefits/general-and-entity-benefits/" data-sheets-formula-bar-text-link="https://bit.ly/GLBeneUS" data-sheets-formula-bar-text-style="font-size:12px;color:#1155cc;font-weight:normal;text-decoration:underline;font-family:''Arial'';font-style:normal;text-decoration-skip-ink:none;">benefits</a><span data-sheets-formula-bar-text-style="font-size:12px;color:#000000;font-weight:normal;text-decoration:none;font-family:'Arial';font-style:normal;text-decoration-skip-ink:none;"> and </span><a class="waffle-rich-text-link" href="https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/stock-options/" data-sheets-formula-bar-text-link="https://bit.ly/GLequity" data-sheets-formula-bar-text-style="font-size:12px;color:#1155cc;font-weight:normal;text-decoration:underline;font-family:''Arial'';font-style:normal;text-decoration-skip-ink:none;">equity</a><span data-sheets-formula-bar-text-style="font-size:12px;color:#000000;font-weight:normal;text-decoration:none;font-family:'Arial';font-style:normal;text-decoration-skip-ink:none;">. Sales roles are also eligible for incentive pay targeted at up to 100% of the offered base salary.</span></em></div><div class="title">Colorado/Washington pay range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$103,700</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$183,000 USD</span></div></div><div class="pay-input"><div class="title">California/New York/New Jersey pay range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$103,700</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$183,000 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><hr>
<p><strong>Country Hiring Guidelines: </strong>GitLab hires new team members in countries around the world. All of our roles are remote, however some roles may carry specific location-based eligibility requirements. Our Talent Acquisition team can help answer any questions about location after starting the recruiting process.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Privacy Policy: </strong>Please review our <a href="https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/hiring/candidate/faq/recruitment-privacy-policy/" target="_blank">Recruitment Privacy Policy.</a> Your privacy is important to us.</p>
<p>GitLab is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. GitLab’s policies and practices relating to recruitment, employment, career development and advancement, promotion, and retirement are based solely on merit, regardless of race, color, religion, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression), national origin, age, citizenship, marital status, mental or physical disability, genetic information (including family medical history), discharge status from the military, protected veteran status (which includes disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, active duty wartime or campaign badge veterans, and Armed Forces service medal veterans), or any other basis protected by law. GitLab will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. See also&nbsp;<a href="https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/people-policies/inc-usa/#equal-employment-opportunity-policy" target="_blank">GitLab’s EEO Policy</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/labor-and-employment-notices/#eeoc-us-equal-employment-opportunity-commission-notices" target="_blank">EEO is the Law</a>. If you have a disability or special need that requires&nbsp;<a href="https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/people-policies/inc-usa/#reasonable-accommodation" target="_blank">accommodation</a>, please let us know during the&nbsp;<a href="https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/hiring/interviewing/#adjustments-to-our-interview-process" target="_blank">recruiting process</a>.</p></div>

The GitLab [DevSecOps platform](https://about.gitlab.com/solutions/devops-
platform/) empowers 100,000+ organizations to deliver software faster and more
efficiently. We are one of the [world’s largest all-remote
companies](https://about.gitlab.com/company/culture/all-remote/guide/) with
2,000+ team members and [values](https://handbook.gitlab.com/handbook/values/)
that foster a culture where people embrace the belief that everyone can
contribute. Learn more about [Life at GitLab](https://vimeo.com/778157354).

###  **An overview of this role**

You will act as a primary point of contact and the face of GitLab for our
prospects and customers within the US FSI space.



### What you'll do

  1. Strategic Account Leader will report to an Area Sales Manager or Regional Director.
  2. Act as a primary point of contact and the face of GitLab for our [strategic and large](https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/sales/#market-segmentation) prospects.
  3. Contribute to root cause analysis on wins/losses. 
    * Communicate lessons learned to the team, including account managers, the marketing team, and the technical team.
  4. Take ownership of your book of business 
    * document the buying criteria
    * document the buying process
    * document next steps and owners
    * ensure pipeline accuracy based on evidence and not hope
  5. Contribute to documenting improvements in our [sales handbook](https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/sales/).
  6. Provide account leadership and direction in the pre- and post-sales process
  7. Conduct sales activities including prospecting and developing opportunities in large/strategic accounts
  8. Ensure the successful rollout and adoption of GitLab products through strong account management activities and coordination with pre-and-post sales engineering and support resources
  9. Be the voice of the customer by contributing product ideas to our public [issue tracker](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab-ee/issues)
  10. Travel as necessary to accounts in order to develop relationships and close large opportunities
  11. Generate qualified leads and develop new customers in conjunction with our strategic channel partners in exceeding quota.
  12. Expand knowledge of industry as well as the competitive posture of the company
  13. Prepare activity and forecast reports as requested
  14. Update and maintain Sales’ database as appropriate
  15. Assist sales management in conveying customer needs to product managers, and technical support staff
  16. Utilize a consultative approach, discuss business issues with prospect and develop a formal quote, a written sales proposal or a formal sales presentation addressing their business needs.
  17. Respond to RFP's and follow up with prospects.
  18. Develop an account plan to sell to customers based on their business needs.
  19. Build and strengthen the business relationship with current accounts and new prospects.
  20. Recommend marketing strategies.

###  

### What you'll bring

  1. Minimum 5+ years of experience selling into FSI accounts with a comprehensive understanding of the local military landscape and associated business processes.
  2. A true desire to see customers benefit from the investment they make with you
  3. Able to provide high degree of major account management and control
  4. Work under minimal supervision on complex projects
  5. Proven success with B2B software sales
  6. Experience selling into large organizations
  7. Interest in GitLab, and open source software
  8. Ability to leverage established relationships and proven sales techniques for success
  9. Effective communicator (written/verbal), strong interpersonal skills
  10. Motivated, driven and results oriented
  11. Excellent negotiation, presentation and closing skills
  12. Preferred experience with Git, Software Development Tools, Application Lifecycle Management
  13. You share our [values](https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/values), and work in accordance with those values.
  14. Ability to use GitLab

###  

### **About the team  **

[GitLab Public Sector](https://about.gitlab.com/solutions/public-sector/)

Government agencies strive to serve the public by providing optimal
experiences to their communities. One way to do this is a successful digital
transformation ensuring software is secure, manual processes are minimized,
and there is collaboration between teams and vendors.

GitLab supports your digital transformation because it is secure by design,
reduces manual processes, and empowers collaboration to provide a positive
civilian experience.

GitLab, The One DevSecOps platform, is for software users in government
agencies, enabling them to deliver secure software faster, automate software
factory deployment, and empower collaboration to serve the public - securing
the speed to mission.

### **How GitLab will support you**

  * [Benefits to support your health, finances, and well-being](https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/total-rewards/benefits/general-and-entity-benefits/)
  * [All remote](https://about.gitlab.com/company/culture/all-remote/guide/), [asynchronous](https://about.gitlab.com/company/culture/all-remote/asynchronous/) work environment
  * [Flexible Paid Time Off](https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/paid-time-off/)
  * [Team Member Resource Groups](https://about.gitlab.com/company/culture/inclusion/erg-guide/#:~:text=Definition%20of%20the%20TMRG%20%2D%20Team%20Member%20Resource%20Groups,-TMRGs%20are%20voluntary&text=The%20purpose%20for%20this%20type,developing%20the%20sense%20of%20belonging.)
  * [Equity Compensation & Employee Stock Purchase Plan](https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/stock-options/)
  * [Growth and development budget ](https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/total-rewards/benefits/general-and-entity-benefits/#growth-and-development-benefit)
  * [Parental leave](https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/total-rewards/benefits/general-and-entity-benefits/#parental-leave) 
  * [Home office](https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/finance/procurement/office-equipment-supplies/) 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](https://about.gitlab.com/company/culture/inclusion/#examples-of-
select-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.

 _The base salary range for this role 's listed level is currently for
residents of listed locations only. Grade level and salary ranges are
determined through interviews and a review of education, experience,
knowledge, skills, abilities of the applicant, equity with other team members,
and alignment with market data. See more information on our
[benefits](https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/total-rewards/benefits/general-
and-entity-benefits/) and [equity](https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/stock-
options/). Sales roles are also eligible for incentive pay targeted at up to
100% of the offered base salary._

Colorado/Washington pay range

$103,700--$183,000 USD

California/New York/New Jersey pay range

$103,700--$183,000 USD

* * *

**Country Hiring Guidelines:** GitLab hires new team members in countries
around the world. All of our roles are remote, however some roles may carry
specific location-based eligibility requirements. Our Talent Acquisition team
can help answer any questions about location after starting the recruiting
process.  

**Privacy Policy:** Please review our [Recruitment Privacy
Policy.](https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/hiring/candidate/faq/recruitment-
privacy-policy/) Your privacy is important to us.

GitLab is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative
action employer. GitLab’s policies and practices relating to recruitment,
employment, career development and advancement, promotion, and retirement are
based solely on merit, regardless of race, color, religion, ancestry, sex
(including pregnancy, lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity, or
gender expression), national origin, age, citizenship, marital status, mental
or physical disability, genetic information (including family medical
history), discharge status from the military, protected veteran status (which
includes disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, active duty wartime
or campaign badge veterans, and Armed Forces service medal veterans), or any
other basis protected by law. GitLab will not tolerate discrimination or
harassment based on any of these characteristics. See also [GitLab’s EEO
Policy](https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/people-policies/inc-usa/#equal-
employment-opportunity-policy) and [EEO is the
Law](https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/labor-and-employment-notices/#eeoc-us-
equal-employment-opportunity-commission-notices). If you have a disability or
special need that requires
[accommodation](https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/people-policies/inc-
usa/#reasonable-accommodation), please let us know during the [recruiting
process](https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/hiring/interviewing/#adjustments-
to-our-interview-process).

