Strategic Accounts Manager
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Sep 25, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 9, 2026. Red Hat scores A on the Alion truth index.
About the role:
Come make an impact on the success of Red Hat's business. The Red Hat Financial Services Vertical is looking for an Sr. Account Executive to cover strategic accounts in the New York/New Jersey/DC area.
In this role, you will work to help solve business challenges and help your customers improve their operational efficiency. You will collaborate with customers and teammates to discover new opportunities, use past solutions as blueprints for future success, and build relationships to guide technical and business decision making.
We'll need you to have experience selling enterprise-class business technology solutions to large enterprises, managing long-term strategic customer relationships, and leading teams of peers in the pursuit of both.
What you will do:
Sell the complete Red Hat portfolio of solutions within assigned enterprise accounts while achieving sales goals
Promote the Red Hat value proposition to prospective customers within a highly competitive market
Manage complex sales cycles from prospecting to closing
Maintain and develop new relationships within your assigned accounts
Provide leadership to an extended team of product specialists, technologists, and professional services managers
Excel and over achieve quota within a fast-paced organization
What you will bring:
10+ years of sales experience in the enterprise technology space
Experience selling in direct and partner models
Knowledge of and passion for open source technology
Solid understanding of cloud technology and how it enables the customer’s core mission
Ability to call vertically and horizontally into your accounts
Proven ability to successfully work with application development, enterprise architecture, operations, leadership (C-Suite), and the lines of business teams within an account
Demonstrated market knowledge and superior understanding of the competitive landscape
History of exceptional quota attainment and ability to close business within time constraints
Pay Transparency
Red Hat determines compensation based on several factors including but not limited to job location, experience, applicable skills and training, external market value, and internal pay equity. Annual salary is one component of Red Hat’s compensation package. This position may also be eligible for bonus, commission, and/or equity. For positions with Remote-US locations, the actual salary range for the position may differ based on location but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience.
About Red Hat
Red Hat is the world’s leading provider of enterpriseopen source software solutions, using a community-powered approach to deliver high-performing Linux, cloud, container, and Kubernetes technologies. Spread across 40+ countries, our associates work flexibly across work environments, from in-office, to office-flex, to fully remote, depending on the requirements of their role. Red Hatters are encouraged to bring their best ideas, no matter their title or tenure. We're a leader in open source because of our open and inclusive environment. We hire creative, passionate people ready to contribute their ideas, help solve complex problems, and make an impact.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Flexible Spending Account - healthcare and dependent care
- Health Savings Account - high deductible medical plan
- Retirement 401(k) with employer match
- Paid time off and holidays
- Paid parental leave plans for all new parents
- Leave benefits including disability, paid family medical leave, and paid military leave
- Additional benefits including employee stock purchase plan, family planning reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, transportation expense account, employee assistance program, and more!
Note: These benefits are only applicable to full time, permanent associates at Red Hat located in the United States.
Inclusion at Red Hat
Red Hat’s culture is built on the open source principles of transparency, collaboration, and inclusion, where the best ideas can come from anywhere and anyone. When this is realized, it empowers people from different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences to come together to share ideas, challenge the status quo, and drive innovation. Our aspiration is that everyone experiences this culture with equal opportunity and access, and that all voices are not only heard but also celebrated. We hope you will join our celebration, and we welcome and encourage applicants from all the beautiful dimensions that compose our global village.
Equal Opportunity Policy (EEO)
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