Market Development Executive - Microsoft & AWS Solutions | State, Local Government & Education (SLED)

Location: Remote, U.S. 
Travel: Up to 30% within assigned territory 

About Insight

Insight is a Fortune 500 Solutions Integrator helping organizations accelerate their digital transformation through cloud, data, AI, cybersecurity, and intelligent edge solutions. With more than 14,000 teammates worldwide, we combine deep technical expertise with industry-leading services to help clients modernize their businesses and maximize the value of technology.

The Opportunity

Insight is seeking an experienced Market Development Executive (MDE) to drive Microsoft and AWS consulting, cloud, AI, security, and modernization opportunities across the State, Local Government, and Education (SLED) market.

In this role, you will partner with government agencies, municipalities, K-12 school districts, colleges, universities, and other public sector organizations to help them modernize infrastructure, accelerate cloud adoption, enhance cybersecurity, leverage AI, and improve digital services.

You will serve as a trusted advisor to executive and technology leaders while identifying, developing, and closing professional services and solutions opportunities aligned to each customer's strategic initiatives.

What You'll Do

• Develop and execute territory growth strategies focused on SLED accounts.

• Build relationships with key decision-makers, including CIOs, CTOs, CISOs, Superintendents, IT Directors, and agency leaders.

• Identify, qualify, and close consulting, implementation, managed services, cloud, AI, data, and cybersecurity opportunities.

• Position Microsoft and AWS solutions across: 

• Azure & AWS Cloud

• Microsoft 365 & Copilot

• Data & AI

• Cybersecurity & Compliance

• Application Modernization

• Infrastructure Modernization

• Modern Workplace

• Partner with solution architects, engineers, delivery teams, and strategic partners to develop customer-focused solutions.

• Lead executive discussions around digital transformation, modernization, security, and operational efficiency initiatives.

• Navigate public sector procurement processes, contract vehicles, and funding opportunities.

• Manage the sales lifecycle from prospecting through negotiation and close.

• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with Microsoft and AWS teams to drive joint pipeline and growth opportunities.

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of technology solutions, consulting services, or cloud sales experience.

• Proven success selling professional services, cloud solutions, managed services, or digital transformation initiatives.

• Experience developing and closing complex enterprise or public sector opportunities.

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft technologies, including Azure, Microsoft 365, Copilot, Security, Data & AI, and Application Modernization.

• Experience engaging executive and technical stakeholders.

• Strong business development, territory planning, and relationship management skills.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, Marketing, or related field, or equivalent experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience selling into State, Local Government, or Education organizations.

• Knowledge of public sector procurement processes, cooperative purchasing vehicles, and government contracting.

• Experience selling AWS cloud solutions and services.

• Existing relationships within Microsoft, AWS, or public sector technology ecosystems.

• Understanding of compliance and regulatory frameworks impacting government and education organizations.

• Experience supporting large-scale cloud migration, modernization, AI, cybersecurity, or infrastructure transformation initiatives.

What Sets You Apart

• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into business outcomes.

• Strong consultative and solution-selling mindset.

• Proven track record of both hunting new opportunities and growing strategic accounts.

• Ability to build trust with executive decision-makers and technical stakeholders alike.

• Passion for helping public sector organizations improve outcomes through technology and innovation.

Compensation: Base of $100K - $140K plus commission component. 

What you can expect
We’re legendary for taking care of you, your family and to help you engage with your local community. We want you to enjoy a full, meaningful life and own your career at Insight. Some of our benefits include: 

• Freedom to work from another location—even an international destination—for up to 30 consecutive calendar days per year.

But what really sets us apart are our core values of Hunger, Heart, and Harmony, which guide everything we do, from building relationships with teammates, partners, and clients to making a positive impact in our communities.

Join us today, your ambITious journey starts here.

Insight is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.

When you apply, please tell us the pronouns you use and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process.

At Insight, we celebrate diversity of skills and experience so even if you don’t feel like your skills are a perfect match - we still want to hear from you!

Insight does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. Unsolicited resumes will be treated as direct applications from the candidate, and recruiters or agencies who submit candidates for this position without a prior, written vendor agreement will not be eligible for any form of compensation, even if the candidate is hired.