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Federal Strategic Account Executive

Axon logoAxon$142,500/yrWashington, District of Columbia, United StatesListed 5mo ago

At $142,500/yr, this role pays less than the middle Account Executive opening on the board today ($164k/yr); the usual band for that kind of seat is $125k–$350k/yr.

The posting

Join Axon and be a Force for Good.

At Axon, we’re on a mission to Protect Life. We’re explorers, pursuing society’s most critical safety and justice issues with our ecosystem of devices and cloud software. Like our products, we work better together. We connect with candor and care, seeking out diverse perspectives from our customers, communities and each other.

Life at Axon is fast-paced, challenging and meaningful. Here, you’ll take ownership and drive real change. Constantly grow as you work hard for a mission that matters at a company where you matter.

What You’ll Do

  • Own your federal territory by identifying, qualifying, and shaping strategic opportunities across priority agencies.
  • Develop and execute account strategies that position Axon as the trusted technology partner for federal law enforcement.
  • Lead complex solution sales by translating customer mission requirements into comprehensive Axon solutions.
  • Engage executive-level stakeholders and build durable relationships with decision-makers across federal agencies.
  • Drive the full capture lifecycle - opportunity shaping, solution design, proposals, demonstrations, and negotiations.
  • Partner cross-functionally with product, engineering, marketing, and technical teams to deliver winning strategies and customer outcomes.
  • Identify emerging federal technology needs and align Axon innovations to mission-critical challenges.
  • Represent Axon within the federal ecosystem , including conferences, industry events, and strategic customer engagements.
  • Maintain accurate forecasting and pipeline management while consistently delivering against ambitious revenue targets.

What Success Looks Like in Your First 12 Months

  • Establish executive relationships across your assigned federal agencies.
  • Build and execute a clear capture strategy for multiple high-value opportunities.
  • Position Axon as a strategic partner for mission-critical initiatives.
  • Deliver measurable pipeline growth and close key strategic wins.
  • Become a trusted voice internally for federal market insights and customer needs.

Why Top Federal Sellers Thrive at Axon

  • Mission-driven technology - our solutions directly impact safety, accountability, and justice.
  • Category leadership - Axon continues to redefine public safety technology across hardware, software, and AI-powered platforms.
  • Large, strategic opportunities - federal agencies are modernizing rapidly, creating significant expansion potential.
  • Collaborative selling environment - strong partnership with product, engineering, and executive leadership.
  • Real ownership - you will shape strategy, not just run deals.

The Kind of Seller Who Wins Here

  • Thrives in complex federal sales environments with long buying cycles and multiple stakeholders.
  • Thinks strategically about territory development , not just individual deals.
  • Comfortable leading capture strategies and shaping opportunities early .
  • Builds trusted advisor relationships with government leaders.
  • Motivated by mission impact as much as revenue outcomes .
  • Can operate in ambiguous environments with rapid change

Benefits that Benefit You

  • Competitive salary and 401K with employer match
  • Discretionary paid time off
  • Robust parental leave policy
  • An award-winning office/working environment
  • Ride along with police officers to see them use our technology and get inspired
  • And more...

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

The Pay: Axon is a total compensation company, meaning compensation is made up of base pay, bonus, and stock awards. The starting base pay for this role is between USD 142,500 in the lowest geographic market and USD 228,000 in the highest geographic market. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as: level, function, training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, geographic market, and often a combination of all these factors. Our benefits offer an array of options to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. To see more details on our benefits offerings please visit www.axon.com/careers/benefits.

Axon is a total compensation company, meaning compensation is made up of base pay and commission targets. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as: level, function, training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, geographic market, and often a combination of all these factors. Our benefits offer an array of options to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. To see more details on our benefits offerings please visit https://www.axon.com/careers .

Base Pay Range

$171,000 - $273,600 USD

Don’t meet every single requirement? That's ok. At Axon, we Aim Far. We think big with a long-term view because we want to reinvent the world to be a safer, better place. We are also committed to building diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they check every box in the job description. If you’re excited about this role and our mission to Protect Life but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification listed here, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Important Notes

The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all duties, responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. The job description may change or be supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs and conditions.

Some roles may also require legal eligibility to work in a firearms environment.

We collect personal information from applicants to evaluate candidates for employment. You may request access, deletion, or exercise other CCPA rights at axongreenhousesupport@axon.com or via our Axon Privacy Web Form . For more information, please see the Your California Privacy Rights section of our Applicant and Candidate Privacy Notice.

Axon’s mission is to Protect Life and is committed to the well-being and safety of its employees as well as Axon’s impact on the environment. All Axon employees must be aware of and committed to the appropriate environmental, health, and safety regulations, policies, and procedures. Axon employees are empowered to report safety concerns as they arise and activities potentially impacting the environment.

We are an equal opportunity employer that promotes justice, advances equity, values diversity and fosters inclusion. We’re committed to hiring the best talent - regardless of race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances - and empowering all of our employees so they can do their best work. If you have a disability or special need that requires assistance or accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please email recruitingops@axon.com. Please note that this email address is for accommodation purposes only. Axon will not respond to inquiries for other purposes.

Phishing alert: Axon will never ask you to pay for any part of the hiring process, including training, equipment, or background checks. We do not make job offers via text message, WhatsApp, or instant messaging platforms without a formal interview process. All legitimate job openings are listed on our official careers page at https://www.axon.com/careers . If you receive a suspicious offer or outreach from an email address that is not @axon.com, or if you are asked for sensitive personal information (bank details, Social Security Number) prematurely, please ignore the message and report it to recruitingops@axon.com .

Taken from Axon's own posting, last seen live on 31 Oct 2026.

The application

Your details and CV, then 9 questions.

Have readyCVCover letter (optional)LinkedIn (optional)Website (optional)
  1. 1.
    Where are you currently located?Short answer
  2. 2.
    Can you demonstrate that you have exceeded quota for the past two years selling into Civilian Federal agencies? (NOT DoW)Yes or no
  3. 3.
    Are you legally authorized to work in the United States for any US employer now and in the future?Yes or no
  4. 4.
    Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment in the United States?Yes or no
  5. 5.
    Can you provide verification of both your identity and authorization to work in the United States, to the extent required by law?Yes or no
  6. 6.
    Are you at least 18 years of age?Yes or no
  7. 7.
    Based on the below information, would you meet the requirements for a deemed export license in order to access EAR - controlled technology?Yes or no
  8. 8.
    Do you have any contractual obligations, agreements, relationships, or commitments to another person or entity that would impact, impede or interfere with your ability to join Axon?Pick one: Yes · No · Maybe / Would like to discuss
  9. 9.
    What city do you currently reside in?Short answer

From Axon's apply page, checked 30 Oct 2026.

About Axon

Sells TASER devices, body cameras, cloud evidence software and Dedrone airspace security to police, corrections, federal and enterprise buyers.

Pay schedule: Salaried or hourly base plus commission targets, which Axon calls total compensation; territory roles such as Key Account Leader also advertise uncapped commissions.

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