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The best business development organizations achieve the most when they are selling outstanding products, solutions, and services backed by an extraordinary company. That’s what you get when you are part of the Appian business development organization. We are passionate about driving digital transformation by bringing Appian solutions that provide speed, agility, and efficiency needed to compete and grow. Are you inspired by the chance to solve your customers’ biggest challenges? You can make that kind of difference here. Join our team, where you can not only grow your career, but share the success of an industry pioneer.

Appian is seeking a strategic industry expert in Government for our rapidly growing Public Sector business. As a member of the Industry Leads team, you will successfully collaborate across Appian to enable client success with their digital transformation efforts, while contributing to continuous growth in software revenue across both new and existing clients in the public sector market. Appian has a rich public sector heritage in the US and we are looking for the right person to help continue to expand our rapidly growing business in the Public Health market. 

 

To be successful in this role, you need:

To spend time with clients, helping to evangelize new applications for our work automation software, providing strategy, and coaching our Account Executives, Business Development Representatives, and Customer Success teams To help Account Executives design programs to penetrate new target accounts, deliver thought leadership across a variety of formats to generate prospect interest, and secure market awareness To provide market knowledge and guidance to Appian Sales & Partner organizations to help develop the target account and solutions strategy within the respective regional Public Sector verticals To lead and participate in sales presentations and follow-on education activities at prospects and customers To support our marketing strategy by participating in appropriate trade shows, providing insights for industry events, webinars, etc. To Participate in the bid and proposal process with both internal teams and partner organizations

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree and MBA preferred 15+ years of direct experience in a leadership role working either for a government agency, product vendor or systems integration firm doing work directly for the public sector.  Particular emphasis on one or more of the following government agencies: HHS, VA, DHA. Healthcare delivery exposure is strongly preferred. This may include selling into the clinical sides of any of the above agencies, or experience in commercial healthcare delivery. Hands-on experience driving change and new solutions, with an emphasis on improved customer experience, regulatory effectiveness, and operational efficiency Deep understanding of how public sector customers buy across the Public Health market, with experience in the business development process inclusive of writing and responding to tenders. Strong technical aptitude to bridge between client business leaders and Appian team members 20% travel is expected to clients across the country and at times internationally

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.

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