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Account Executive, Small City

Shpehouston, Scottsdale, AZ, United States


Join Axon and be a Force for Good At Axon, we're on a mission to Protect Life. We're explorers, pursuing society's most critical safety and justice issues with our ecosystem of devices and cloud software. Like our products, we work better together. We connect with candor and care, seeking out diverse perspectives from our customers, communities and each other.

Life at Axon is fast-paced, challenging and meaningful. Here, you'll take ownership and drive real change. Constantly grow as you work hard for a mission that matters at a company where you matter.

Your Impact As an Account Executive, Small City, you'll own the full sales cycle for law enforcement agencies with 16-40 sworn officers, managing a larger, more complex set of accounts while building trusted, long-term customer relationships. This is a quota-carrying role with significant commission upside, designed for sales professionals with proven closing experience who are ready to increase deal size, responsibility, and impact. Your work directly supports law enforcement agencies by helping them adopt Axon's technology to protect officers, strengthen communities, and save lives.

What You'll Do Location:

Scottsdale, AZ (Hybrid). This role is based out of our Scottsdale office with in‑office collaboration Tuesday through Friday, with the flexibility to work remotely on Mondays, unless there is an approved workplace accommodation.

Reports to:

Inside Sales Manager

Own the entire sales cycle for a defined territory, from prospecting and discovery through close and expansion

Manage a book of business focused on small city law enforcement agencies (16‑40 sworn officers)

Drive pipeline through a balanced mix of outbound prospecting and inbound opportunities

Build relationships with key law enforcement stakeholders and decision‑makers

Deliver tailored product demonstrations via phone, web conferencing, and onsite visits

Sell Axon's full ecosystem of hardware, software, and service solutions

Identify expansion opportunities within existing accounts, including renewals and upsells

Maintain accurate pipeline management, forecasting, and activity tracking in Salesforce

Participate in ongoing training to deepen product, industry, and competitive expertise

Travel to client sites, conferences, and roadshows as needed (up to 20%)

What You Bring

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

2-3 years of full‑cycle sales experience, including prospecting, negotiation, and closing

Proven success in a quota‑carrying, commission‑driven role

Experience managing multiple accounts and longer sales cycles

Strong CRM experience (Salesforce preferred)

Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship‑building skills

Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, performance‑oriented environment

Strong time management, organization, and prioritization skills

Coachable, collaborative, and motivated by results

Travel – 20%

Why Top Performers Choose Axon

Mission‑driven sales with purpose – our technology saves lives and strengthens communities

One of the fastest‑growing public safety technology companies in the U.S., with approximately 40% year‑over‑year sales growth

Homegrown company founded in Scottsdale, with a new headquarters underway

Uncapped commission with quarterly accelerators and premium spiffs tied to new product launches

Historically, top performers earn well above their on‑target earnings

World‑class equity and stock incentive programs

Clear career paths into Field Sales, Sales Support, and Sales Leadership

Collaborative, in‑office culture designed to develop high performers and reward results

Benefits that Benefit You

Competitive salary and 401k with employer match

Discretionary paid time off

Paid parental leave for all

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Fitness Programs

Emotional & Mental Wellness support

Learning & Development programs

And yes, we have snacks in our offices

Don't meet every single requirement? That's ok. At Axon, we Aim Far. We think big with a long‑term view because we want to reinvent the world to be a safer, better place. We are also committed to building diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they check every box in the job description. If you're excited about this role and our mission to Protect Life but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification listed here, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Important Notes The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all duties, responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. The job description may change or be supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs and conditions.

Some roles may also require legal eligibility to work in a firearms environment.

We collect personal information from applicants to evaluate candidates for employment. You may request access, deletion, or exercise other CCPA rights at axongreenhousesupport@axon.com or via our Axon Privacy Web Form. For more information, please see the Your California Privacy Rights section of our Applicant and Candidate Privacy Notice.

Axon's mission is to Protect Life and is committed to the well‑being and safety of its employees as well as Axon's impact on the environment. All Axon employees must be aware of and committed to the appropriate environmental, health, and safety regulations, policies, and procedures. Axon employees are empowered to report safety concerns as they arise and activities potentially impacting the environment.

We are an equal opportunity employer that promotes justice, advances equity, values diversity and fosters inclusion. We're committed to hiring the best talent – regardless of race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances – and empowering all of our employees so they can do their best work. If you have a disability or special need that requires assistance or accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please email recruitingops@axon.com. Please note that this email address is for accommodation purposes only. Axon will not respond to inquiries for other purposes.

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