Account Executive Public Sector

benefits across regions, and while regulations differ from place to place, we believe taking care of our people is the right thing to do. Competitive pay based on the work you do here and not your previous salary Health coverage for you and your family in many locations Ability to craft your calendar with flexible locations and schedules for many roles Generous number of vacation days each year Increase your impact - We match up to $2000 (or local currency equivalent) for financial donations and service Up to 40 hours each year to use toward volunteer projects you love Embracing parenthood with a minimum of 16 weeks of parental leave Different people approach problems differently. We need that. Elastic is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance or regulation. We welcome individuals with disabilities and strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all individuals. To request an accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please email [email protected] . We will reply to your request within 24 business hours of submission. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws and can view the following posters linked below: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Poster Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) Poster Elasticsearch develops and distributes technology and information that is subject to U.S. and other countries\u2019 export controls and licensing

requirements for individuals who are located in or are nationals of the following sanctioned countries and regions: Belarus, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria, or Russia, including the Ukrainian territories annexed by Russia (The Crimea region of Ukraine, The Donetsk People's Republic (DNR), The Luhansk People's Republic (LNR), Kherson or Zaporizhzhia). If you are located in or are a national of one of the listed countries or regions, an export license may be required as a condition of your employment in this role. Please note that national origin and\/or nationality do not affect eligibility for employment with Elastic. Please see here for our Privacy Statement. ","enhanced_content":null,"enhanced_requirements":null,"url":"sales\/france\/account-executive-public-sector\/7921460","owner":0,"application":"https:\/\/jobs.elastic.co\/jobs?gh_jid=7921460&gh_jid=7921460","alt_apply":null,"salary":null,"address":"France","unique_identifier":"7921460","category":"Sales","subdivision":"Field Operations","bitly_url":null,"jobvite_id":"elastic","google_id":null,"team_name":"Sales","hiring_manager":null,"closed":null,"internal_id":null,"remote_locations":null,"hybrid_locations":null,"

requirements":null,"facility_type":null,"job_code":"R11618","internal_ghapply_id":null,"location_id":null,"template_id":139,"legacy_template_id":"0","synopsys_country":null,"job_type":"Onsite","closingHtml":null,"live":1,"manual":0,"edited":1,"share":0,"locked":1,"favorite":0,"fetch":0,"templatized":true,"published":0,"featured":0,"well_written":0,"map":0,"remote":0,"vid":0,"pcu":0,"linkedin":0,"min_salary":null,"max_salary":null,"evergreen":0,"custom_job_flags":0,"created_at":"2026-05-15T12:05:09.000000Z","custom_status":null,"custom_fields":null,"updated_at":"2026-05-16T07:05:10.000000Z","deleted_at":null,"templating_disabled":false},"content":" Elastic, the Search AI Company, enables everyone to find the answers they need in real time, using all their data, at scale \u2014 unleashing the potential of businesses and people. The Elastic Search AI Platform, used by more than 50% of the Fortune 500, brings together the precision of search and the intelligence of AI to enable everyone to accelerate the results that matter. By taking advantage of all structured and unstructured data \u2014 securing and protecting private information more effectively \u2014 Elastic\u2019s complete, cloud-based solutions for search, security, and observability help organizations deliver on the promise of AI. What is

The Role: Elastic, the Search Analytics company, is seeking a dynamic Public Sector Account Executive. To excel as an Account Executive at Elastic, you need a blend of high-level technical curiosity and the gravitas of a value-based seller. Because Elastic isn't just a \"product\" but a versatile search, observability, and security platform,

the role requires moving beyond simple transactions to solving complex data problems. As a Public Sector Enterprise Account Executive, you will be an integral part of our growth strategy. You will drive net-new revenue and expansion within Public Sector Accounts in an assigned territory. This is an opportunity for those passionate about empowering companies through cutting-edge search technology and analytics, enabling them to unlock the full potential of their data. What You Will Be Doing: Drive Adoption: Fuel the adoption of Elastic\u2019s AI-powered search solutions, Observability and Security solutions within (new) Public Sector accounts while deepening engagement with existing ones. Be a Trusted Advisor: Assist users and customers in harnessing the full power of search analytics to transform data into actionable insights. Domain & cloud acumen: Position Elastic as the Search AI platform of choice by speaking fluently about cloud economics, usage-based pricing, and modern data architectures. Solve Complex Problems: Move beyond simple transactions to address the intricate data challenges our customers face. Champion Open Source: Articulate the value of our advanced commercial features while advocating for our Open-Source offerings. Identify New Use Cases: Showcase how Elastic\u2019s solutions enable users to work more efficiently and intelligently. Strategic Planning: Develop comprehensive business plans leveraging community, customer, and partner ecosystems to drive significant territory growth. Navigate Sales Cycles: Proactively identify new opportunities and successfully manage complex sales cycles. Deep discovery & qualification: Uncover pain, business impact, budget, and decision criteria using frameworks like MEDDPICC so you chase only the highest-confidence deals Cross-functional partnership: Work hand-in-glove with Solutions Architects, Customer Success, Marketing, and RevOps to accelerate deals and drive exceptional customer outcomes. What You Bring: The Right Blend: A combination of high-level technical curiosity and the gravitas of a value-based seller. Proven Track Record: Success in SaaS subscription sales in Public Sector accounts, evidenced by overachievement. Value Storytelling: The ability to craft tailored narratives that link Elastic\u2019s technical capabilities (Search, Observability, Security) to measurable business outcomes like revenue gain or risk mitigation is critical. Executive negotiation & closing: Lead high-stakes contract and pricing discussions Technical & cloud fluency: Comfortable discussing a broad range of technical topics including security, observability, vector\/traditional search, and cloud cost optimization. Relationship Building: Adept at establishing credibility with both technical developers and executive leadership. Mutual deal strategy & forecast accuracy: Consistent, predictable and accurate sales forecasting skills. Collaborate with customers to build formal close plans and keep your CRM up to date. Ability to create alignment across teams to accelerate deals AI Mindset: Use new technologies for performance advantage and deal structuring Open-Source Appreciation: Enthusiasm for the Open-Source model and the community relying on our solutions. Additional Information - We Take Care of Our People: As a distributed company, diversity drives our identity. Whether you\u2019re looking to launch a new career or grow an existing one, Elastic is the type of company where you can balance great work with great life. Your age is only a number. It doesn\u2019t matter if you\u2019re just out of college or your children are; we need you for what you can do. We strive to have parity of

benefits across regions, and while regulations differ from place to place, we believe taking care of our people is the right thing to do. Competitive pay based on the work you do here and not your previous salary Health coverage for you and your family in many locations Ability to craft your calendar with flexible locations and schedules for many roles Generous number of vacation days each year Increase your impact - We match up to $2000 (or local currency equivalent) for financial donations and service Up to 40 hours each year to use toward volunteer projects you love Embracing parenthood with a minimum of 16 weeks of parental leave Different people approach problems differently. We need that. Elastic is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance or regulation. We welcome individuals with disabilities and strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all individuals. To request an accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please email [email protected] . We will reply to your request within 24 business hours of submission. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws and can view the following posters linked below: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Poster Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) Poster Elasticsearch develops and distributes technology and information that is subject to U.S. and other countries\u2019 export controls and licensing

requirements for individuals who are located in or are nationals of the following sanctioned countries and regions: Belarus, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria, or Russia, including the Ukrainian territories annexed by Russia (The Crimea region of Ukraine, The Donetsk People's Republic (DNR), The Luhansk People's Republic (LNR), Kherson or Zaporizhzhia). If you are located in or are a national of one of the listed countries or regions, an export license may be required as a condition of your employment in this role. Please note that national origin and\/or nationality do not affect eligibility for employment with Elastic. Please see here for our Privacy Statement. ","url_params":"?gh_jid=7921460","preserved_params":{"gh_jid":"7921460"},"gh_jid":"7921460","templateJobContent":[{"id":33260149,"boilerplate_id":1138,"boilerplate_entry_id":33260149,"title":"Company Description","content":" Elastic, the Search AI Company, enables everyone to find the answers they need in real time, using all their data, at scale \u2014 unleashing the potential of businesses and people. The Elastic Search AI Platform, used by more than 50% of the Fortune 500, brings together the precision of search and the intelligence of AI to enable everyone to accelerate the results that matter. By taking advantage of all structured and unstructured data \u2014 securing and protecting private information more effectively \u2014 Elastic\u2019s complete, cloud-based solutions for search, security, and observability help organizations deliver on the promise of AI. ","ai_prompt":"Include all content from sections titled (or containing the following information):\n\n- About Elastic\n- Why Elastic?\n\nParagraphs starting with \"Elastic is a free and open search company...\"","ai_content_default":0,"ordinal":0,"scored":1,"locked":1,"include_title":0,"exportable":1,"template_id":139,"template_name":"Elastic Default","jid":3754842,"has_rulesets":false,"matched_ruleset":false,"rulesets":[]},{"id":33260150,"boilerplate_id":1137,"boilerplate_entry_id":33260150,"title":"What is

The Role:","content":" Elastic, the Search Analytics company, is seeking a dynamic Public Sector Account Executive. To excel as an Account Executive at Elastic, you need a blend of high-level technical curiosity and the gravitas of a value-based seller. Because Elastic isn't just a \"product\" but a versatile search, observability, and security platform,

the role requires moving beyond simple transactions to solving complex data problems. As a Public Sector Enterprise Account Executive, you will be an integral part of our growth strategy. You will drive net-new revenue and expansion within Public Sector Accounts in an assigned territory. This is an opportunity for those passionate about empowering companies through cutting-edge search technology and analytics, enabling them to unlock the full potential of their data. ","ai_prompt":"Include all content from sections titled (or containing the following information):\n\n- Role Overview\n-

About

The Role\n- In your role\n- Any section

about

the role or candidate\n-

About

The Team\n- Why this team?\n- Our Team Style\n- Some of the things you'll work on\n- What You Will Be Learning\n- Information about location or applicant

requirements (e.g., \"Location\", \"Location and Travel\", \"Applicant must be a US citizen\")\n- Descriptions similar to \"We are looking for a dynamic [position name] to join our [team name] team...\", \"The [team name] team sits in [position name]....\", \"We are hunting for a [position name] to...\"","ai_content_default":0,"ordinal":1,"scored":1,"locked":0,"include_title":1,"exportable":1,"template_id":139,"template_name":"Elastic Default","jid":3754842,"has_rulesets":false,"matched_ruleset":false,"rulesets":[]},{"id":33260151,"boilerplate_id":1144,"boilerplate_entry_id":33260151,"title":"Unmatched Content","content":"","ai_prompt":"","ai_content_default":0,"ordinal":2,"scored":1,"locked":0,"include_title":0,"exportable":1,"template_id":139,"template_name":"Elastic Default","jid":3754842,"has_rulesets":false,"matched_ruleset":false,"rulesets":[]},{"id":33260152,"boilerplate_id":1139,"boilerplate_entry_id":33260152,"title":"What You Will Be Doing:","content":" Drive Adoption: Fuel the adoption of Elastic\u2019s AI-powered search solutions, Observability and Security solutions within (new) Public Sector accounts while deepening engagement with existing ones. Be a Trusted Advisor: Assist users and customers in harnessing the full power of search analytics to transform data into actionable insights. Domain & cloud acumen: Position Elastic as the Search AI platform of choice by speaking fluently about cloud economics, usage-based pricing, and modern data architectures. Solve Complex Problems: Move beyond simple transactions to address the intricate data challenges our customers face. Champion Open Source: Articulate the value of our advanced commercial features while advocating for our Open-Source offerings. Identify New Use Cases: Showcase how Elastic\u2019s solutions enable users to work more efficiently and intelligently. Strategic Planning: Develop comprehensive business plans leveraging community, customer, and partner ecosystems to drive significant territory growth. Navigate Sales Cycles: Proactively identify new opportunities and successfully manage complex sales cycles. Deep discovery & qualification: Uncover pain, business impact, budget, and decision criteria using frameworks like MEDDPICC so you chase only the highest-confidence deals Cross-functional partnership: Work hand-in-glove with Solutions Architects, Customer Success, Marketing, and RevOps to accelerate deals and drive exceptional customer outcomes. ","ai_prompt":"Include content from sections titled or containing:\n\n-

Responsibilities\n- Key

Responsibilities\n- Core

Responsibilities\n- Key Functional Areas\n- What You Will Be Doing\n-

What You'll Do\n- You Will\n- In this role, you will\n- Your key tasks will include\n\n*Preserve bullet points and do not use dashes","ai_content_default":0,"ordinal":3,"scored":1,"locked":0,"include_title":1,"exportable":1,"template_id":139,"template_name":"Elastic Default","jid":3754842,"has_rulesets":false,"matched_ruleset":false,"rulesets":[]},{"id":33260153,"boilerplate_id":1140,"boilerplate_entry_id":33260153,"title":"What You Bring:","content":" The Right Blend: A combination of high-level technical curiosity and the gravitas of a value-based seller. Proven Track Record: Success in SaaS subscription sales in Public Sector accounts, evidenced by overachievement. Value Storytelling: The ability to craft tailored narratives that link Elastic\u2019s technical capabilities (Search, Observability, Security) to measurable business outcomes like revenue gain or risk mitigation is critical. Executive negotiation & closing: Lead high-stakes contract and pricing discussions Technical & cloud fluency: Comfortable discussing a broad range of technical topics including security, observability, vector\/traditional search, and cloud cost optimization. Relationship Building: Adept at establishing credibility with both technical developers and executive leadership. Mutual deal strategy & forecast accuracy: Consistent, predictable and accurate sales forecasting skills. Collaborate with customers to build formal close plans and keep your CRM up to date. Ability to create alignment across teams to accelerate deals AI Mindset: Use new technologies for performance advantage and deal structuring Open-Source Appreciation: Enthusiasm for the Open-Source model and the community relying on our solutions. ","ai_prompt":"Include content from sections titled or containing:\n\n-

Qualifications\n- Required

Qualifications\n- Preferred

Qualifications\n- Skills\n- Capabilities and Experience\n- Sections beginning with \"Experience...\"\n- Sections beginning with \"Knowledge...\"\n- Sections beginning with \"Proficiency and Education...\"\n- Sections beginning with \"Skills...\"\n- What We Are Looking For\n- What You Bring\n- What You'll Need To Be Successful\n\nExclude sections starting with \"If that's you, hopefully you also have\"\n\n- Preserve bullet points and do not use dashes","ai_content_default":0,"ordinal":4,"scored":1,"locked":0,"include_title":1,"exportable":1,"template_id":139,"template_name":"Elastic Default","jid":3754842,"has_rulesets":false,"matched_ruleset":false,"rulesets":[]},{"id":33260154,"boilerplate_id":1141,"boilerplate_entry_id":33260154,"title":"

Bonus Points:","content":"","ai_prompt":"Include content from sections titled or containing:\n\n-

Bonus Points\n-

Nice to Have\n- Additional or Preferred

Qualifications\n-

Bonus Skills\n- \"If that's you, hopefully you also have...\"\n- \"If you're driven to build your own pipeline, master complex deal cycles, and help customers unlock the power of Search AI, we'd love to talk. Apply today! \"\n- If you're eager to contribute to the world of Search Analytics and thrive in solving complex problems through the power of AI-driven search, Elastic wants to hear from you!\n- Preserve bullet points and do not use dashes","ai_content_default":0,"ordinal":5,"scored":1,"locked":0,"include_title":1,"exportable":1,"template_id":139,"template_name":"Elastic Default","jid":3754842,"has_rulesets":false,"matched_ruleset":false,"rulesets":[]},{"id":33260155,"boilerplate_id":1142,"boilerplate_entry_id":33260155,"title":"Additional Information - We Take Care of Our People:","content":" As a distributed company, diversity drives our identity. Whether you\u2019re looking to launch a new career or grow an existing one, Elastic is the type of company where you can balance great work with great life. Your age is only a number. It doesn\u2019t matter if you\u2019re just out of college or your children are; we need you for what you can do. We strive to have parity of

benefits across regions, and while regulations differ from place to place, we believe taking care of our people is the right thing to do. Competitive pay based on the work you do here and not your previous salary Health coverage for you and your family in many locations Ability to craft your calendar with flexible locations and schedules for many roles Generous number of vacation days each year Increase your impact - We match up to $2000 (or local currency equivalent) for financial donations and service Up to 40 hours each year to use toward volunteer projects you love Embracing parenthood with a minimum of 16 weeks of parental leave ","ai_prompt":"Include company

benefits and any other content for sections titled or containing:\n\n- We Take Care of Our People\n- Additional Information","ai_content_default":0,"ordinal":6,"scored":1,"locked":1,"include_title":1,"exportable":1,"template_id":139,"template_name":"Elastic Default","jid":3754842,"has_rulesets":true,"matched_ruleset":false,"rulesets":[{"id":63,"boilerplate_id":1142,"ordinal":0,"logic":"AND","content":" As a distributed company, diversity drives our identity. Whether you\u2019re looking to launch a new career or grow an existing one, Elastic is the type of company where you can balance great work with great life. Your age is only a number. It doesn\u2019t matter if you\u2019re just out of college or your children are; we need you for what you can do. We strive to have parity of

benefits across regions, and while regulations differ from place to place, we believe taking care of our people is the right thing to do. Competitive pay based on the work you do here and not your previous salary Health coverage for you and your family in many locations Ability to craft your calendar with flexible locations and schedules for many roles Generous number of vacation days each year Increase your impact - We match up to $2000 (or local currency equivalent) for financial donations and service Up to 40 hours each year to use toward volunteer projects you love Embracing parenthood with a minimum of 16 weeks of parental leave Security & Privacy

Responsibilities: Take ownership of protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of organizational data and systems by following applicable privacy and security policies, standards, and procedures. Ensure that all individual contributions follow Elastic\u2019s Secure Software Development Framework (SSDF). Proactively participate in mandatory role-based training to ensure personal technical execution consistently aligns with the highest standards of data protection, data privacy, and system resilience. ","created_at":"2026-03-31T17:23:37.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-03-31T17:29:24.000000Z","rules":[{"id":70,"ruleset_id":63,"facet":"category","operator":"==","value":"Engineering","created_at":"2026-03-31T17:23:38.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-03-31T17:23:38.000000Z"}]}]},{"id":33260156,"boilerplate_id":1145,"boilerplate_entry_id":33260156,"title":"Diversity Statement","content":" Different people approach problems differently. We need that. Elastic is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance or regulation. We welcome individuals with disabilities and strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all individuals. To request an accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please email [email protected] . We will reply to your request within 24 business hours of submission. ","ai_prompt":"Include any content pertaining to diversity and support for individuals with disabilities.","ai_content_default":0,"ordinal":7,"scored":1,"locked":1,"include_title":0,"exportable":1,"template_id":139,"template_name":"Elastic Default","jid":3754842,"has_rulesets":false,"matched_ruleset":false,"rulesets":[]},{"id":33260157,"boilerplate_id":1146,"boilerplate_entry_id":33260157,"title":"EEO and Privacy\/Disclosure Statements","content":" Elasticsearch develops and distributes technology and information that is subject to U.S. and other countries\u2019 export controls and licensing

requirements for individuals who are located in or are nationals of the following sanctioned countries and regions: Belarus, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria, or Russia, including the Ukrainian territories annexed by Russia (The Crimea region of Ukraine, The Donetsk People's Republic (DNR), The Luhansk People's Republic (LNR), Kherson or Zaporizhzhia). If you are located in or are a national of one of the listed countries or regions, an export license may be required as a condition of your employment in this role. Please note that national origin and\/or nationality do not affect eligibility for employment with Elastic. Please see here for our Privacy Statement. ","ai_prompt":"Include all compliance and legal disclosure statements.","ai_content_default":0,"ordinal":8,"scored":1,"locked":1,"include_title":0,"exportable":1,"template_id":139,"template_name":"Elastic Default","jid":3754842,"has_rulesets":false,"matched_ruleset":false,"rulesets":[]},{"id":33260158,"boilerplate_id":1143,"boilerplate_entry_id":33260158,"title":"Salary Information","content":"","ai_prompt":"Include any content related to salary, wages, 401k, or payment from sections titled:\n\n- Salary\n- Wages\n- Salary Range\n-

Compensation details\n- 401k details","ai_content_default":0,"ordinal":9,"scored":1,"locked":0,"include_title":0,"exportable":1,"template_id":139,"template_name":"Elastic Default","jid":3754842,"has_rulesets":false,"matched_ruleset":false,"rulesets":[]},{"id":33260159,"boilerplate_id":1152,"boilerplate_entry_id":33260159,"title":"Job Code","content":"","ai_prompt":"Include any codes in the format: #XX-XXX (or similar codes that start with #)","ai_content_default":0,"ordinal":10,"scored":1,"locked":0,"include_title":0,"exportable":1,"template_id":139,"template_name":"Elastic Default","jid":3754842,"has_rulesets":false,"matched_ruleset":false,"rulesets":[]},{"id":33260160,"boilerplate_id":2265,"boilerplate_entry_id":33260160,"title":"Vacancy Disclosure","content":"","ai_prompt":null,"ai_content_default":0,"ordinal":11,"scored":0,"locked":1,"include_title":0,"exportable":1,"template_id":139,"template_name":"Elastic Default","jid":3754842,"has_rulesets":true,"matched_ruleset":false,"rulesets":[{"id":61,"boilerplate_id":2265,"ordinal":0,"logic":"AND","content":" Vacancy Status: This is a posting for an existing vacancy. We are actively seeking to fill this position with a qualified candidate. ","created_at":"2026-02-18T15:48:42.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-02-18T15:48:42.000000Z","rules":[{"id":66,"ruleset_id":61,"facet":"country","operator":"==","value":"Canada","created_at":"2026-02-18T15:48:42.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-02-18T15:48:42.000000Z"},{"id":67,"ruleset_id":61,"facet":"pcu","operator":"==","value":"0","created_at":"2026-02-18T15:48:42.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-02-18T15:48:42.000000Z"}]},{"id":62,"boilerplate_id":2265,"ordinal":1,"logic":"AND","content":" Vacancy Status: There is currently no existing vacancy for this role. This posting is intended to build a candidate pipeline for potential future opportunities. ","created_at":"2026-02-18T15:48:42.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-02-18T15:48:42.000000Z","rules":[{"id":68,"ruleset_id":62,"facet":"country","operator":"==","value":"Canada","created_at":"2026-02-18T15:48:42.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-02-18T15:48:42.000000Z"},{"id":69,"ruleset_id":62,"facet":"pcu","operator":"==","value":"1","created_at":"2026-02-18T15:48:42.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-02-18T15:48:42.000000Z"}]}]}]},"url":"\/jobs\/sales\/france\/account-executive-public-sector\/7921460?gh_jid=7921460","version":"516e77352b3ef969578ad066d7981728"}">

A meeting lands on your calendar

If they’re a yes, I book the chat. You show up — that’s the whole job-hunt.