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Associate Vice President, Business Development (Public Affairs & Advocacy)
Tunnl Data · DC Metro Area · On Site · Active · Lever
Job facts
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Company | Tunnl Data |
| Title | Associate Vice President, Business Development (Public Affairs & Advocacy) |
| Normalized title | - |
| Department / team | Sales |
| Location | DC Metro Area, United States |
| Work model | On Site |
| Employment type | Full Time |
| Salary | - |
| Status | active |
| ATS provider | Lever |
| Posted / first seen | 2025-12-17 / 2026-05-29 |
| Changed / last seen | 2026-05-29 / 2026-06-06 |
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| Company | Tunnl Data |
| Source | 71d98168-566a-425c-a08b-a3f36b915ec7 |
| ATS provider | Lever |
Description
The Role
As a fast-growing tech company at the forefront of audience intelligence innovation, Tunnl is exceptionally placed to build and grow relationships within the public affairs and advocacy market. The Account Executive will drive this advancement through building and developing new partnerships in the space and leveraging Tunnl’s unique technology & approach to position clients for ideal outcomes.
The ideal candidate will excel at proactive prospecting, enjoy the challenge and excitement of building and closing new business, and bring a self-starting, goal-oriented attitude to the team. This is a quota based position and the selected candidate will be measured against hitting an estimated $1million-$1.5million per year goal.
The Account Executive will report to the Chief Revenue Officer and will be located in our Washington, DC office.
About Tunnl
Tunnl is leveraging AI to erase the boundaries between insights, audiences, and outcomes to ensure every piece of intelligence can be acted on.
We combine the judgment of seasoned data experts with the power of artificial intelligence to help organizations find and connect with the people who matter most. With years of experience embedded in our platform, we enable research at scale, define the right audiences, surface powerful insights, identify optimal communication channels, and measure changing attitudes over time—all in one experience built to eliminate data silos.
Tunnl serves associations, agencies, and advocacy groups—organizations navigating core communication campaigns, industry reputation, and complex regulatory landscapes.
Responsibilities
Source, close and manage a book of new logos in the public affairs and advocacy space to be measured against an annual quota (estimated between $1million and $ 1.5million ) Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with clients, industry partners, and key stakeholders to identify new business opportunities Build and manage trust and value-led relationships with existing and prospective clients to maximize solutions and satisfaction Maintain clear understanding of Tunnl’s primary clients’ industry trends, economic sectors, and market dynamics Collaborate with internal teams including engineering, product, and account management to ensure seamless implementation of the product for clients Develop strategies and plans for developing and deepening client accounts Provide regular reports and updates to the CRO on business development activities, progress, and results Represent the organization at industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities to promote brand awareness and generate leads
Qualifications
8+ years of successful experience in direct selling within the public affairs & advocacy market, ideally with a background in data and/or market research sales Experience managing the sales process from lead generation to closureAble to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment Bring a strong drive to meet and exceed sales targets Demonstrated ability to set and achieve measurable outcomesHave a proactive approach to identifying and pursuing new business opportunities Skilled in building and cultivating relationships Passionate about being a key contributor in business growth and committed to helping businesses thrive Proficient in the Microsoft suite of products including Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and Excel Previous experience in tech-based SaaS product sales is highly preferred Experience working with HubSpot is a plus
Why You Should Apply
Join a team driven by curiosity, teamwork, integrity, and a shared passion for solving big challenges. A friendly, welcoming, and supportive culture with regular social and team events. Comprehensive benefits with excellent medical, vision, and dental coverage. Optional Health Savings Account (HSA) Employer-paid Life insurance, with voluntary additional coverage available. Voluntary short- and long-term disability, accident, and critical illness insurance. Flexible hybrid work policy. Flexible unlimited paid vacation plus 80 hours of paid sick leave. 10 paid company holidays per year plus the week between Christmas and New Year’s off. 401(k) plan with 100% match up to 3%, plus 50% match up to 5% (subject to IRS limits). Cell phone reimbursement stipend. Monthly parking or commuter stipend for VA-based employees.
Full job record
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| Source Posted At | 2025-12-17 16:12:11Z |
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