Enterprise Account Executive, SLED

October 12, 2026

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Asana's Vertical Go to Market team is looking for a driven, entrepreneurial, customer-centric, impact-oriented enterprise sales professional who holds themselves accountable to achieving results. You will join a dedicated team at Asana focused on serving our public sector customers. This role will focus on state, local government, and higher education (SLED) customers, will be responsible for landing and expanding business within their book of business, and will help build out Asana's education and public sector go-to-market strategy overall.

This role can either be fully remote depending on which US state you live in, or based in our San Francisco, New York, or Chicago office with an office-centric hybrid schedule. If based in-office: The standard in-office days are Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. Most Asanas have the option to work from home on Wednesdays. Working from home on Fridays depends on the type of work you do and the teams with which you partner. If you're interviewing for this role, your recruiter will share more about the in-office requirements.

What you'll achieve

Masterfully navigate complex account landscapes and leverage data, optimizing existing solutions and identifying exciting new use cases.
Anticipate roadblocks and objections with foresight, crafting win-win solutions that ensure all stakeholders see the value of your vision and Asana.
Drive revenue and grow business, leveraging your negotiation skills and data-driven insights to secure win-win partnerships.
Partner seamlessly with SDRs, Field Marketing, and Customer Success teams to deliver exceptional customer experiences, drive long-term success, and deliver business value.
Serve as a trusted advisor with excellent relationship-building skills from C-level to end-users.

About you

Demonstrates curiosity about AI tools and emerging technologies, with a willingness to learn and leverage them to enhance productivity, collaboration, or decision-making.
4+ years selling directly into the Enterprise segment, with 8+ years' experience closing business.
Experience closing deals and building strategic relationships within State, Local Government, and Higher Education (SLED) verticals (a focus on the Pacific Northwest Region is a plus).
Proven ability to close deals with consistently high quota attainment, particularly within the Enterprise SaaS space.
Skill in uncovering hidden potential within established enterprise accounts to drive exponential growth.
Excellence at cultivating trust and fostering long-term partnerships with diverse stakeholders with a bias toward action.

At Asana, we're committed to building teams that include a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, as this is critical to helping us achieve our mission. If you're interested in this role and don't meet every listed requirement, we still encourage you to apply.

What we'll offer

Our comprehensive compensation package plays a big part in how we recognize you for the impact you have on our path to achieving our mission. We believe that compensation should be reflective of the value you create relative to the market value of your role. To ensure pay is fair and not impacted by biases, we're committed to looking at market value which is why we check ourselves and conduct a yearly pay equity audit.

For this role, the On-Target Earnings (OTE) range is $290,000 - $330,000. The total OTE includes a base salary range of $145,000 - $165,000 and performance-based sales incentive pay (based on the terms of the Sales Incentive Plan). These ranges are a guideline; actual base salary and OTE may vary based on various factors, including market and individual qualifications objectively assessed during the interview process, and the ranges for this role may be modified.

In addition, your compensation package may include additional components such as equity and benefits. If you're interviewing for this role, speak with your recruiter to learn more about the total compensation and benefits for this role.

We strive to provide equitable and competitive benefits packages that support our employees worldwide and include:

Mental health, wellness & fitness benefits
Career coaching & support
Inclusive family building benefits
Long-term savings or retirement plans
In-office culinary options to cater to your dietary preferences

These are just some of the benefits we offer, and benefits may vary based on role, country, and local regulations. If you're interviewing for this role, speak with your recruiter to learn more about the total compensation and benefits for this role.

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