sales
Posted May 7Senior Account Executive, UK Government (London, United Kingdom)
at Figma
London, United KingdomOn-site
Responsibilities
- Own and build Figma’s Government (Public Sector) pipeline and book of business, focused on establishing initial traction and long-term growth
- Create and execute a GTM strategy for Government accounts, identifying priority agencies and opportunities
- Build and nurture relationships with senior stakeholders and decision-makers across Government organisations
- Develop and execute strategic account plans, driving multi-threaded engagement across departments and functions
Requirements
- Figma’s platform helps teams bring ideas to life—whether you're brainstorming, creating a prototype, translating designs into code, or iterating with AI.
- From idea to product, Figma empowers teams to streamline workflows, move faster, and work together in real time from anywhere in the world.
- This is a specialist position focused on developing a new and strategic segment, requiring a highly experienced seller with deep domain expertise, strong executive relationships, and the ability to operate in an early-stage market.
- Experience managing complex enterprise sales cycles (6+ months) with multiple stakeholders
- Strong ability to engage and influence executive-level buyers
- Ability to operate independently in a foundational, first-hire environment
- Demonstrated success in scaling new segments or markets over time
- Additionally, if hired you will be required to attend in person onboarding.
Contact
- If you require accommodation, please reach out to accommodations-ext@figma.com .
Additional details
- Figma is growing our team of passionate creatives and builders on a mission to make design accessible to all.
- If you're excited to shape the future of design and collaboration, join us!
- This role currently sits within the Enterprise segment and represents a unique opportunity to establish and grow Figma’s Government business from an early foundation.
- Apply discovery-led, value-based selling to align Figma’s platform with complex public sector needs and procurement processes
- Navigate long, complex sales cycles, including compliance, procurement, and regulatory considerations
- Partner closely with cross-functional teams to position Figma effectively, drive deal progression and ensure successful adoption and expansion
- Lay the foundation for a scalable Government business, contributing to future team build-out as the segment grows We’d love to hear from you if you have: Significant
- experience selling into Government / Public Sector accounts
- A proven track record of building new business in greenfield or early-stage markets •
- Consistent performance in pipeline generation and net new business development While it’s not required, it’s an added plus if you also have: •