Account Executive- Geospatial Solutions
- Huntsville, AL, United States
Full-time
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- Job type
- Full-time
- Posting language
- English
Original job description
Department: Business Development & Sales Reports To: Chief Operations Officer Location: Remote / Hybrid Employment Type: Full-Time FLSA Status: Exempt About Revolution Geosystems Revolution Geosystems is a leading provider of geospatial data acquisition services, delivering high-resolution aerial imagery, LiDAR, and remote sensing solutions to commercial, engineering, government, and infrastructure clients throughout North America. We are committed to providing innovative geospatial solutions while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and customer service. Position Summary The Account Executive – Geospatial Solutions drives business growth by partnering with clients to define and develop solutions for the data acquisition phase of geospatial projects. Serving as the primary point of contact for prospective and existing clients, this role identifies the problem to be solved, clarifies how the data will be used, and translates project requirements into an appropriate acquisition solution. The Account Executive works with the client to understand the objectives, project constraints and downstream data need to craft the best acquisition solution. The ideal candidate combines consultative sales expertise with competence in geospatial data acquisition methodologies, sensor capabilities, and overall solution development. Success requires a collaborative approach to client problem-solving and the ability to evaluate acquisition options with internal operations and production teams. The Account Executive helps clients understand trade-offs and develop the best overall solution for their project, balancing technical requirements, feasibility, schedule, and cost. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Business Development
- Develop and execute strategic sales plans to expand Revolution Geosystems' geospatial data acquisition business, including opportunities within engineering, construction, government, and infrastructure markets.
- Identify, qualify, and pursue new business opportunities with regional and national engineering firms, construction companies, government agencies, and infrastructure organizations.
- Develop and maintain long-term relationships with project managers, engineers, GIS professionals, survey managers, and executive decisionmakers to understand their project challenges and data acquisition needs.
- Manage the sales cycle for data acquisition services, from discovery and opportunity qualification through solution development, contract execution, and project handoff. Client Consultation & Acquisition Solution Development
- Partner with clients to define the problem to be solved, intended data uses, project objectives, and measures of success before developing an acquisition solution. • Translate client needs into acquisition requirements, including Areas of Interest (AOIs), accuracy, coverage, Ground Sample Distance (GSD), LiDAR point density, collection conditions, schedules, and downstream deliverable needs. • Evaluate and recommend geospatial data acquisition methodologies, sensors, and collection approaches suited to the project; explain trade-offs in data suitability, coverage, accuracy, feasibility, schedule, and cost.
- Lead collaborative pre-sales solution development with clients and internal technical teams, documenting the recommended acquisition approach, assumptions, constraints, and scope for operational validation. Proposal Development
- Develop accurate, competitive proposals, quotations, and Statements of Work that clearly define the data acquisition scope, sensor and methodology selections, collection specifications, assumptions, and agreed deliverables.
- Coordinate with Flight Operations, Sensor Operations, Production, and Project Management teams to validate acquisition feasibility, sensor suitability, pricing, scheduling, resource requirements, and compatibility with downstream workflows.
- Present acquisition solutions and proposals to clients, explaining how the recommended approach addresses their problem and comparing alternatives when appropriate. Market Development
- Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, FAA regulations, and competitive activity.
- Identify opportunities to solve client problems through appropriate acquisition services, sensor technologies, and collection methodologies.
- Represent Revolution Geosystems at industry conferences, trade shows, networking events, and customer meetings. Customer Relationship Management
- Maintain accurate customer information and sales activities within the company's CRM system.
- Provide exceptional customer service throughout the sales and project lifecycle.
- Ensure a clear handoff of client objectives, acquisition specifications, assumptions, and commitments to internal operational teams; coordinate communication when acquisition requirements change.
- Support contract negotiations and customer satisfaction initiatives. Required Qualifications Education
- Bachelor's degree in GIS, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, Geography, Remote Sensing, Business, or a related technical discipline. Experience
- Minimum of 3–5 years of successful business-to-business sales experience within the geospatial, aerial surveying, remote sensing, engineering, or related industries. • Experience selling technical services, managing complex sales opportunities, and collaboratively developing solutions around client project requirements. • Demonstrated ability to understand client project objectives and translate engineering, construction, and related geospatial needs into data acquisition requirements. Technical Knowledge
- Competence in geospatial data acquisition methodologies and sensor capabilities, including aerial imagery, LiDAR, and remote sensing technologies.
- Ability to develop an overall acquisition solution by matching client objectives and downstream data needs with appropriate sensors, collection methodologies, and project workflows.
- Familiarity with FAA regulations affecting aerial survey operations. Preferred Qualifications
- Experience selling geospatial data acquisition or remote sensing services and developing acquisition solutions with clients and technical teams.
- Existing relationships within the A&E, Construction, or Infrastructure industries. • Experience working with government or public-sector clients.
- Familiarity with GIS software and geospatial data products. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Technical Skills
- Ability to evaluate sensor capabilities and limitations, Ground Sample Distance (GSD), LiDAR point density, accuracy, coverage, overlap, and collection conditions when developing acquisition solutions.
- Ability to analyze KML/KMZ files, shapefiles, and Areas of Interest to support acquisition scoping and solution development.
- Working knowledge of Esri ArcGIS, Autodesk Civil 3D, Bentley MicroStation, and related geospatial software sufficient to understand client workflows and how acquired data will be used.
- Proficiency with Google Suites and CRM systems.
Professional Skills
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Strong consultative discovery, solution development, and negotiation abilities. • Proven ability to build client partnerships, clarify the problem to be solved, and collaboratively evaluate solution options.
- Strong organizational and project management capabilities.
- Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills, including the ability to explain acquisition trade-offs and recommend the best-fit overall solution.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Annual sales revenue and growth
- Customer retention
- Proposal wins rate
- Sales pipeline development
- Gross margin performance
- Forecast accuracy
- Customer satisfaction
- CRM data accuracy and activity Compensation and Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Company-paid Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plan
- Professional Development Opportunities Working Conditions
- Frequent travel to customer locations, conferences, and industry events. • Extended periods of computer work and virtual meetings.
- Ability to communicate professionally and effectively, both verbally and in writing, with employees, management, vendors, customers, and external partners via telephone, email, video conferencing, and other communication platforms. • Ability to lift to 25 pounds when traveling or attending trade shows. Join Our Team If this role aligns with your experience and career goals, but you do not meet every listed qualification, we still encourage you to apply. We value potential, cultural fit, a strong work ethic, and a willingness to learn just as much as direct experience. At Revolution, we invest in our employees and support their continued growth and development. Job Posting Disclaimer This job posting is intended to provide a general overview of the position and is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, or requirements. Job duties and requirements may be modified as business needs change. Employment is subject to applicable Company policies and procedures and applicable federal, state, and local laws.