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Yes, this Account Executive - Aerospace and Defense position at Appian Corporation is a remote position. The role is available for candidates in United States.

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This is a full-time Account Executive - Aerospace and Defense position at Appian Corporation .

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Appian Corporation offers the following benefits: Parental Leave, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Wellness Programs, Equity, Employee Assistance Program.

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The salary range for this Account Executive - Aerospace and Defense role is $125k - $225k.

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Account Executive - Aerospace and Defense at Appian Corporation

United States

$125k - $225k

<div class="content-intro"><p>Here at Appian, our values of <strong>Intensity </strong>and <strong>Excellence </strong>define who we are. We set high standards and live up to them, ensuring that everything we do is done with care and quality. We approach every challenge with ambition and commitment, holding ourselves and each other accountable to achieve the best results. When you join Appian, you’ll be part of a passionate team dedicated to accomplishing hard things, together.</p> <p> </p></div><h2><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>The best salespeople achieve the most when they are selling outstanding products, solutions, and services backed by an extraordinary company. That’s what you get when you sell for Appian.</strong></span></h2> <h2><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Location: <strong>Remote</strong> | Work Model: <strong>Remote</strong></span></h2> <h3>About the Team</h3> <p>The Appian Public Sector team is a high-performing group dedicated to helping the Federal Government revolutionize their mission-critical business processes and operations. Our mission is to expand Appian’s footprint across the United States by demonstrating how our platform delivers <strong>AI-Powered Process Automation</strong> to solve the industry's most complex operational challenges. We operate as a collaborative ecosystem, working side-by-side with internal engineering, customer success, and partner networks to dominate the automation market.</p> <h3>The Opportunity</h3> <p>Are you inspired by the chance to solve your customers’ biggest challenges? At Appian, you can make that kind of difference. As an Enterprise Account Executive, you will take full ownership of a strategic, high-growth geographic territory. This is an elite opportunity to sell market-leading <strong>Enterprise-Grade Orchestration</strong> software to decision-makers who are actively looking to modernize legacy infrastructure. You won’t just manage relationships; you will act as a visionary advisor, leveraging use cases from industry pioneers to land net-new logos and accelerate your career trajectory.</p> <h3>What You’ll Do</h3> <ul> <li><strong>Command Complex Sales Cycles:</strong> Lead complex, end-to-end enterprise sales cycles across Aerospace and Defense, navigating from initial client discovery to a successful close.</li> <li><strong>Build Top-of-Funnel Pipeline:</strong> Build a robust, sustainable pipeline through strategic prospecting, territory mapping, and proactive market engagement.</li> <li><strong>Deliver Value-Based Presentations:</strong> Deliver high-impact, value-based virtual and in-person presentations to Line of Business (LOB) and IT leadership, clearly communicating ROI and business value.</li> <li><strong>Orchestrate Cross-Functional Teams:</strong> Align internal cross-functional resources—including Customer Success, Solutions Consultants, and partner ecosystems—to maximize deal velocity and size.</li> <li><strong>Establish Trusted Advisor Status:</strong> Analyze industry and competitive trends to position Appian effectively against market alternatives, establishing yourself as a strategic advisor to senior executives.</li> </ul> <h3>Required Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li><strong>Degree:</strong> Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, Computer Science, or a related field.</li> <li><strong>Experience:</strong> 5+ years of direct software selling experience, featuring a minimum of 2 years as an Enterprise Account Executive.</li> <li><strong>Quota Achievement:</strong> Proven track record of consistent quota achievement and a history of winning net-new customer logos.</li> <li><strong>Deal Mastery:</strong> Demonstrated mastery managing complex enterprise sales cycles with a history of long, stable job tenure and a positive career trajectory.</li> <li><strong>Discovery Skills:</strong> Superb communication and presentation skills, with a demonstrated ability to execute deep client discovery and build comprehensive financial business cases.</li> </ul> <h3>Preferred Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Prior experience selling complex, multi-stakeholder software solutions directly to Aerospace and Defense organizations.</li> <li>Mastery of strategic sales methodologies, such as <strong>MEDDPICC</strong> or Value-Based Selling.</li> <li>We value experience with enterprise platforms such as <strong>Salesforce</strong> or <strong>ServiceNow</strong>, as these skills translate well into our <strong>Enterprise-Grade Orchestration</strong> environment.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>#SaaS #EnterpriseSales #AccountExecutive #DigitalTransformation #LI-MB1</p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p>The base salary range per provided represents a good faith and reasonable estimate of the range at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant work experience, qualifications, internal peer equity, and market and business conditions that exist when extending an offer. Sales roles may be eligible to participate in a commission plan subject to the terms of the applicable plans and policies. </p> <p>In addition, Appian provides generous benefits offerings that include a 401(k) plan with company match, flexible time off, paid parental leave, medical, dental, and vision plans, life insurance, disability insurance, wellness programs, flexible spending accounts, health savings account contributions, an employee referral bonus program, and learning and development resources. Certain positions may be eligible for equity awards. </p> <p>Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation, commission, bonus, or benefit plans.</p></div><div class="title">Base Salary Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$125,000</span><span class="divider">—</span><span>$225,000 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong>Tools and Resources </strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Training and Development: During onboarding, we focus on equipping new hires with the skills and knowledge for success through department-specific training. Continuous learning is a central focus at Appian, with dedicated mentorship and the First-Friend program being widely utilized resources for new hires. </span></li> <li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Growth Opportunities: Appian provides a diverse array of growth and development opportunities, including our leadership program tailored for new and aspiring managers, a comprehensive library of specialized department training through Appian University, skills based training, and tuition reimbursement for those aiming to advance their education. This commitment ensures that employees have access to a holistic range of development opportunities.</span></li> <li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Community: We’ll immerse you into our community rooted in respect starting on day one. Appian fosters inclusivity through our 8 employee-led <a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" href="https://careers.appian.com/affinity-groups/">affinity groups</a>. These groups help employees build stronger internal and external networks by planning social, educational, and outreach activities to connect with Appianites and larger initiatives throughout the company.</span></li> </ul> <p><strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Benefits</span></strong></p> <p>Appian offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and financial future. Benefits may include health coverage, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free mental health support, life and disability insurance, an Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), a retirement/pension plan, wellness dollars, tuition reimbursement, family-forming benefits and more. Benefits vary by country—please ask your Talent Acquisition contact for details specific to the location you are applying to.</p> <p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong>About Appian</strong></span></p> <p>Appian provides AI automation for mission-critical work. We automate complex processes in large enterprises and governments. Our platform is known for its unique reliability and scale. We’ve been automating processes for more than 25 years and understand enterprise operations like no one else. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.appian.com/">appian.com</a>. [Nasdaq: APPN]</p> <p>Follow Appian: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/appian">LinkedIn</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@appian">Youtube</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/appiancorp/">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AppianCorporation/">Facebook</a></p> <p><em>Appian is an equal opportunity employer that strives to attract and retain the best talent. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. </em></p> <p><em>Appian provides reasonable accommodations to applicants in accordance with all applicable laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at <a href="mailto:ReasonableAccommodations@appian.com" target="_blank">ReasonableAccommodations@appian.com</a>. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.</em></p> <p><em><a href="https://careers.appian.com/applicant-and-candidate-privacy-notice/">Appian's Applicant & Candidate Privacy Notice</a>  </em></p></div>

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Account Executive - Aerospace and Defense

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Account Executive - Aerospace and Defense

Appian Corporation

Full Time

$125k - $225k

2 months ago

Here at Appian, our values of Intensity and Excellence define who we are. We set high standards and live up to them, ensuring that everything we do is done with care and quality.

United States

Sales

Senior

Enterprise Software Sales

Pipeline Generation

Value-Based Selling

+5 more

Job Description

Here at Appian, our values of Intensity and Excellence define who we are. We set high standards and live up to them, ensuring that everything we do is done with care and quality. We approach every challenge with ambition and commitment, holding ourselves and each other accountable to achieve the best results. When you join Appian, you’ll be part of a passionate team dedicated to accomplishing hard things, together.

The best salespeople achieve the most when they are selling outstanding products, solutions, and services backed by an extraordinary company. That’s what you get when you sell for Appian.

Location: Remote | Work Model: Remote

About the Team

The Appian Public Sector team is a high-performing group dedicated to helping the Federal Government revolutionize their mission-critical business processes and operations. Our mission is to expand Appian’s footprint across the United States by demonstrating how our platform delivers AI-Powered Process Automation to solve the industry's most complex operational challenges. We operate as a collaborative ecosystem, working side-by-side with internal engineering, customer success, and partner networks to dominate the automation market.

The Opportunity

Are you inspired by the chance to solve your customers’ biggest challenges? At Appian, you can make that kind of difference. As an Enterprise Account Executive, you will take full ownership of a strategic, high-growth geographic territory. This is an elite opportunity to sell market-leading Enterprise-Grade Orchestration software to decision-makers who are actively looking to modernize legacy infrastructure. You won’t just manage relationships; you will act as a visionary advisor, leveraging use cases from industry pioneers to land net-new logos and accelerate your career trajectory.

What You’ll Do

Command Complex Sales Cycles: Lead complex, end-to-end enterprise sales cycles across Aerospace and Defense, navigating from initial client discovery to a successful close.
Build Top-of-Funnel Pipeline: Build a robust, sustainable pipeline through strategic prospecting, territory mapping, and proactive market engagement.
Deliver Value-Based Presentations: Deliver high-impact, value-based virtual and in-person presentations to Line of Business (LOB) and IT leadership, clearly communicating ROI and business value.
Orchestrate Cross-Functional Teams: Align internal cross-functional resources—including Customer Success, Solutions Consultants, and partner ecosystems—to maximize deal velocity and size.
Establish Trusted Advisor Status: Analyze industry and competitive trends to position Appian effectively against market alternatives, establishing yourself as a strategic advisor to senior executives.

Required Qualifications

Degree: Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, Computer Science, or a related field.
Experience: 5+ years of direct software selling experience, featuring a minimum of 2 years as an Enterprise Account Executive.
Quota Achievement: Proven track record of consistent quota achievement and a history of winning net-new customer logos.
Deal Mastery: Demonstrated mastery managing complex enterprise sales cycles with a history of long, stable job tenure and a positive career trajectory.
Discovery Skills: Superb communication and presentation skills, with a demonstrated ability to execute deep client discovery and build comprehensive financial business cases.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience selling complex, multi-stakeholder software solutions directly to Aerospace and Defense organizations.
Mastery of strategic sales methodologies, such as MEDDPICC or Value-Based Selling.
We value experience with enterprise platforms such as Salesforce or ServiceNow, as these skills translate well into our Enterprise-Grade Orchestration environment.

#SaaS #EnterpriseSales #AccountExecutive #DigitalTransformation #LI-MB1

The base salary range per provided represents a good faith and reasonable estimate of the range at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant work experience, qualifications, internal peer equity, and market and business conditions that exist when extending an offer. Sales roles may be eligible to participate in a commission plan subject to the terms of the applicable plans and policies.

In addition, Appian provides generous benefits offerings that include a 401(k) plan with company match, flexible time off, paid parental leave, medical, dental, and vision plans, life insurance, disability insurance, wellness programs, flexible spending accounts, health savings account contributions, an employee referral bonus program, and learning and development resources. Certain positions may be eligible for equity awards.

Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation, commission, bonus, or benefit plans.

Base Salary Range

$125,000—$225,000 USD

Tools and Resources

Training and Development: During onboarding, we focus on equipping new hires with the skills and knowledge for success through department-specific training. Continuous learning is a central focus at Appian, with dedicated mentorship and the First-Friend program being widely utilized resources for new hires.
Growth Opportunities: Appian provides a diverse array of growth and development opportunities, including our leadership program tailored for new and aspiring managers, a comprehensive library of specialized department training through Appian University, skills based training, and tuition reimbursement for those aiming to advance their education. This commitment ensures that employees have access to a holistic range of development opportunities.
Community: We’ll immerse you into our community rooted in respect starting on day one. Appian fosters inclusivity through our 8 employee-led affinity groups. These groups help employees build stronger internal and external networks by planning social, educational, and outreach activities to connect with Appianites and larger initiatives throughout the company.

Benefits

Appian offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and financial future. Benefits may include health coverage, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free mental health support, life and disability insurance, an Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), a retirement/pension plan, wellness dollars, tuition reimbursement, family-forming benefits and more. Benefits vary by country—please ask your Talent Acquisition contact for details specific to the location you are applying to.

About Appian

Appian provides AI automation for mission-critical work. We automate complex processes in large enterprises and governments. Our platform is known for its unique reliability and scale. We’ve been automating processes for more than 25 years and understand enterprise operations like no one else. For more information, visit appian.com. [Nasdaq: APPN]

Follow Appian: LinkedIn, Youtube, Instagram, Facebook

Appian is an equal opportunity employer that strives to attract and retain the best talent. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Appian provides reasonable accommodations to applicants in accordance with all applicable laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at ReasonableAccommodations@appian.com. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

Appian's Applicant & Candidate Privacy Notice

Benefits

Parental Leave
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Wellness Programs
Equity
Employee Assistance Program

Skills

Enterprise Software Sales

Pipeline Generation

Value-Based Selling

Strategic Prospecting

Client Discovery

Financial Business Case Development

Cross-functional leadership

Territory Mapping

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Salary Range

$125k - $225k

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