Account Executive – Public Sector Central Government jobs at Elastic in United Kingdom

Elastic, the Search AI company, is looking for a high-energy Commercial Account Executive to drive net-new revenue and expansion within key Commercial accounts. You’ll be the owner of a defined territory where you’ll build your own pipeline, tell the Elastic Search AI story, and close complex, multi-stakeholder deals in a consumption-based model. This role sits at the intersection of sales execution, technical fluency, and cross-functional collaboration—and is critical to our growth in the commercial segment.

• Own your territory & build pipeline: Develop and execute a proactive outbound cadence (email, call, social) that generates ≥50% of your booked opportunities.
• Deep discovery & qualification: Uncover pain, business impact, budget, and decision criteria using frameworks like MEDDPICC so you chase only the highest-confidence deals.
• Value storytelling & demos: Craft and deliver tailored narratives and live demos that map Elastic’s Search, Observability, and Security capabilities to measurable business outcomes.
• Mutual deal strategy & forecast accuracy: Collaborate with customers to build formal close plans and keep your CRM up-to-date, maintaining ≥90% forecast accuracy within ±10%.
• Executive negotiation & closing: Lead high-stakes contract and pricing discussions—defend your value, structure give/get trades, and land multi-year consumption commitments.
• 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.
• Cross-functional partnership: Work hand-in-glove with Solutions Architects, Customer Success, Marketing, and RevOps to accelerate deals and drive exceptional customer outcomes.

• Proven SaaS quota‐carrying success: 5+ years closing complex Enterprise deals, consistently overachieving targets in a consumption-based or usage-model environment.
• Expert discovery & qualification skills: Demonstrated ability to apply MEDDPICC or equivalent frameworks to drive disciplined pipeline and eliminate low-probability deals.
• Compelling value storytellers: Track record of delivering executive-level presentations and demos that tie product capabilities to real dollars saved, revenue gained, or risk mitigated.
• Strong negotiation chops: History of landing multi-year, high-ACV contracts while protecting margin and securing executive stakeholder buy-in.
• Technical & cloud fluency: Comfortable discussing a broad range of technical topics including observability, security, vector/traditional search, and cloud cost optimization.
• Collaborative mindset & coachability: A learner who partners effectively with internal teams, incorporates feedback, and embodies Elastic’s values of community and openness.
• Open Source enthusiasm: Genuine appreciation for open-source communities and the Elastic model—bonus if you’ve sold or advocated in an OSS context.

• Prior experience at an open-source or developer‐centric infrastructure company.
• Familiarity with observability (logs, metrics, traces) or security analytics (SIEM/XDR) use cases.

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

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws and can view the following posters linked below:

Elasticsearch develops and distributes technology and information that is subject to U.S. and other country 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, Russia, Syria, the Crimea Region of Ukraine, the Donetsk People’s Republic (“DNR”), and the Luhansk People’s Republic (“LNR”). 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

• Work with the AVP for Public Sector International: Team with the sales leader for Public Sector International and their aligned team to develop and deliver the Public Sector GTM in EMEA, with focus on Defence
• Own the EMEA Public Sector Marketing Strategy: Build and execute field marketing plans tailored to public sector buyers, aligning with regional business priorities and Elastic’s broader go-to-market strategy.
• Collaborate with regional public sector account teams on account-based marketing (ABM), pipeline acceleration, lead follow-up, and bespoke campaigns.
• Partner Closely with the Customers: Collaborate with key customers on delivering joint success with them and their stakeholders.
• Localise and Activate Global Campaigns: Adapt Elastic’s global messaging and programs to regional public sector audiences — ensuring relevance, compliance, and cultural resonance.
• Plan and Deliver High-Impact Events: Lead strategy and execution for public sector events (e.g., roundtables, executive briefings, industry conferences, and third-party sponsorships) that drive engagement and pipeline.
• Collaborate with partner marketing to co-create campaigns with key SIs, resellers, and distributors focused on the public sector.
• Identify and support public sector customers willing to share their stories through webinars, case studies, speaking opportunities, and press.
• Measure, Learn, Improve: Analyze campaign and program effectiveness; track critical metrics and pipeline influence; iterate based on data-driven insights.

• 7+ years of field or regional marketing experience, preferably within a high-growth tech/SaaS environment.
• Experience marketing to or within the public sector (government, defence, education, or healthcare) in EMEA — ideally in more than one market (e.g., UK, DACH, France, Nordics, or Benelux).
• Strong understanding of public sector buying cycles, compliance constraints, and how to engage stakeholders across different levels of government.
• Proven track record of building field marketing programs that influence pipeline and support sales goals.
• Hands-on experience with virtual and physical events, digital marketing tactics, and campaign execution.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a distributed team environment with agility and autonomy.
• Familiarity with marketing and sales tools (e.g., Salesforce, Marketo, ON24, Splash, Tableau).

• Experience with Elastic’s solutions (Search, Observability, Security) or open source technology.
• Passion for mission-driven customers and helping public sector organisations modernise with data!

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

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws and can view the following posters linked below:

Elasticsearch develops and distributes technology and information that is subject to U.S. and other country 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, Russia, Syria, the Crimea Region of Ukraine, the Donetsk People’s Republic (“DNR”), and the Luhansk People’s Republic (“LNR”). 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

• Own the sector strategy – Define and drive Elastic’s Central Government go-to-market approach, aligning with departmental priorities and mission-critical outcomes.
• Lead major pursuits – Build pursuit teams and take charge of multi-stakeholder, high-value opportunities that shape the future of digital government.
• Champion customer value – Help agencies unlock the power of their data with Elastic’s platform across search, observability, and security use cases.
• Be an evangelist – Represent Elastic’s open-source spirit while clearly communicating the differentiated value of our commercial offerings to both technical and executive audiences.
• Inspire trust and credibility – Develop lasting relationships with senior government leaders, including C-level and programme leads, by demonstrating integrity, empathy, and domain expertise.
• Scale the ecosystem – Build communities, partner relationships, and internal alignment to sustain long-term sector growth.
• Develop the team – Coach and grow a focused team of Account Executives and collaborators, setting the foundation for an expanding public sector business unit.

• Deep domain knowledge of the UK Central Government—its mission drivers, technology challenges, procurement routes, and regulatory environments.
• Credibility and access – A recognised leader with established relationships and a reputation for delivery and trust within the sector.
• Strategic selling skills – Proven success leading complex, high-value, multi-layered pursuits in enterprise or public sector technology environments.
• Track record in growth – Experience in a high-growth SaaS, cloud, or open-source business, with a history of overachievement and breaking new ground.
• Mission-first mindset – A genuine passion for helping public sector customers deliver meaningful outcomes through technology.
• Leadership experience – Strong coaching ability and the vision to scale teams and capabilities in a dynamic, fast-evolving organisation.

• Experience selling into HMRC, DWP, Home Office , or similar departments with complex mission objectives.
• Familiarity with open-source models and Elastic’s community-driven approach .
• A strong network within the UK public sector partner ecosystem (e.g., systems integrators, specialist consultancies, framework providers).
• Experience working within or closely with Crown Commercial Services (CCS) frameworks and government procurement vehicles.

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

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws and can view the following posters linked below:

Elasticsearch develops and distributes technology and information that is subject to U.S. and other country 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, Russia, Syria, the Crimea Region of Ukraine, the Donetsk People’s Republic (“DNR”), and the Luhansk People’s Republic (“LNR”). 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.

• Drive the adoption of Elastic's AI-powered search solutions within our Telecoms accounts.
• Position yourself as a trusted advisor, assisting users and customers in harnessing the full power of Elastic's search analytics to transform their data into actionable insights.
• Champion our Open Source offerings, articulating the value and capabilities of our advanced commercial features.
• Identify and develop new use cases, showcasing how Elastic’s solutions enable users to work more efficiently and intelligently.
• Collaborate closely with various Elastic business functions to ensure an exceptional customer experience.
• Proactively identify new business opportunities with customers, successfully navigating complex sales cycle.
• Develop a comprehensive business plan leveraging community, customer, and partner ecosystems to drive significant growth within your territory.

• A proven track record in SaaS subscription sales into UK Telecoms customers, evidenced by quota over achievement.
• In-depth understanding and, ideally, experience in selling solutions related to Enterprise Search, Log Analytics, Security, APM, and Cloud.
• Adept at building relationships and establishing credibility with both developers and executives within new clients.
• Consistent and accurate sales forecasting skills using SFDC.
• Enthusiasm for the Open Source model and a deep appreciation for the community relying on our solutions.
• Prior experience selling into the Enterprise accounts included in this territory.

• Experience in selling within an Open Source model.

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

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws and can view the following posters linked below:

Elasticsearch develops and distributes technology and information that is subject to U.S. and other country 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, Russia, Syria, the Crimea Region of Ukraine, the Donetsk People’s Republic (“DNR”), and the Luhansk People’s Republic (“LNR”). 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

• Drive the adoption of Elastic's AI-powered search solutions within new Enterprise accounts and deepen our engagement within our most Strategic UK Account.
• Position yourself as a trusted advisor, assisting users and customers in harnessing the full power of Elastic's search analytics to transform their data into actionable insights.
• Champion our Open Source offerings, articulating the value and capabilities of our advanced commercial features.
• Identify and develop new use cases, showcasing how Elastic’s solutions enable users to work more efficiently and intelligently.
• Collaborate closely with various Elastic business functions to ensure an exceptional customer experience.
• Proactively identify new business opportunities with customers, successfully navigating complex sales cycle.
• Develop a comprehensive business plan leveraging community, customer, and partner ecosystems to drive significant growth within your territory.

• A proven track record in SaaS subscription sales, with experience working with one of Europe's Largest financial Service institutions.
• In-depth understanding and, ideally, experience in selling solutions related to Enterprise Search, Log Analytics, Security, APM, and Cloud.
• Adept at building relationships and establishing credibility with both developers and executives.
• Consistent and accurate sales forecasting skills using SFDC.
• Enthusiasm for the Open Source model and a deep appreciation for the community relying on our solutions.
• Prior experience selling into the Enterprise accounts included in this territory.

• Experience in selling within an Open Source model.

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

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws and can view the following posters linked below:

Elasticsearch develops and distributes technology and information that is subject to U.S. and other country 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, Russia, Syria, the Crimea Region of Ukraine, the Donetsk People’s Republic (“DNR”), and the Luhansk People’s Republic (“LNR”). 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

• Drive the adoption of Elastic's AI-powered search solutions within new Enterprise accounts and deepen our engagement with existing Strategic accounts.
• Position yourself as a trusted advisor, assisting users and customers in harnessing the full power of Elastic's search analytics to transform their data into actionable insights.
• Champion our Open Source offerings, articulating the value and capabilities of our advanced commercial features.
• Identify and develop new use cases, showcasing how Elastic’s solutions enable users to work more efficiently and intelligently.
• Collaborate closely with various Elastic business functions to ensure an exceptional customer experience.
• Proactively identify new business opportunities with customers, successfully navigating complex sales cycle.
• Develop a comprehensive business plan leveraging community, customer, and partner ecosystems to drive significant growth within your territory.

• A proven track record in SaaS subscription sales, particularly in complex accounts, evidenced by quota overachievement and strong customer references.
• In-depth understanding and, ideally, experience in selling solutions related to Enterprise Search, Log Analytics, Security, APM, and Cloud.
• Adept at building relationships and establishing credibility with both developers and executives.
• Consistent and accurate sales forecasting skills using SFDC.
• Enthusiasm for the Open Source model and a deep appreciation for the community relying on our solutions.
• Prior experience selling into the Enterprise accounts included in this territory.

• Experience in selling within an Open Source model.

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

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws and can view the following posters linked below:

Elasticsearch develops and distributes technology and information that is subject to U.S. and other country 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, Russia, Syria, the Crimea Region of Ukraine, the Donetsk People’s Republic (“DNR”), and the Luhansk People’s Republic (“LNR”). 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

• Cultivate sales by nurturing inbound leads and leveraging a multi-channel, multi-touch outbound prospecting strategy
• Converting trial users to subscription customers by demonstrating the immense value within the Elastic Stack
• Providing onboarding assistance during the Elastic Cloud trial conversion process
• Prioritizing outreach activities based on available analytics and telemetry data from Elastic Cloud
• Over time, focus on existing install base to up-sell/cross-sell additional service offerings
• Collaborating with your broader team to identify strategies to achieve sales goals and uncover new, high-value opportunities
• Updating sales activities in Salesforce to provide accurate, real-time forecasts for the business

• 3+ years of experience in Sales, preferably with SaaS products
• Public Sector experience
• Technical curiosity and strong business acumen
• A collaborative and inventive approach to problem-solving
• A creative approach in thinking about driving efficiency and pipeline growth
• The desire and ability to operate and thrive in an ambitious, self-starting environment
• Whether through work or life experience, you have demonstrated success in working with people across cultures and countries. Remember, Elastic is a highly-distributed company and values diversity and an open mind.

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

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws; view posters linked below: Poster; Poster; Poster and (Poster)

Elasticsearch develops and distributes technology and information that is subject to U.S. and other country 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, Russia, Syria, the Crimea Region of Ukraine, the Donetsk People’s Republic (“DNR”), and the Luhansk People’s Republic (“LNR”). 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