Senior Account Executive - Public Sector - Canada

Help us tackle the growing wildfire crisis with the latest advancements in AI and IoT

Who we are

The problem: Every minute matters in fire response. As climate change amplifies the intensity of wildfires—with longer fire seasons, dryer fuels, and faster winds—new ignitions spread faster and put more communities at risk. Today, most wildfires are detected by bystanders and reported via 911, meaning it can take hours to detect a fire, verify its exact location and size, and dispatch first responders. Fire authorities need a faster way to detect, confirm, and pinpoint fires so that they can quickly respond—preventing small flare-ups from becoming devastating infernos.

About Pano: We are a 175+ person growth-stage hybrid-remote start-up, headquartered in San Francisco. We are the leader in early wildfire detection and intelligence, helping fire professionals respond to fires faster and more safely—with the right equipment, timely information, and enhanced coordination—so that they can stop a new ignition before it grows. Pano AI combines advanced hardware, software, and artificial intelligence into an easy-to-use, web-based platform. Leveraging a network of ultra-high-definition, 360-degree cameras atop high vantage points, as well as satellite and other data feeds, Pano AI produces a real-time picture of threats in a geographic region and delivers immediate, actionable intelligence.

Pano AI has been recognized by Fast Company as one of the Top 10 Most Innovative AI Companies in 2023, and as one of the Top 50 Most Innovative Companies of 2026—ranking #1 in the category. The company was also named to TIME’s list of the 100 Most Influential Companies of 2025 and identified by MIT Technology Review as one of the top 15 climate tech companies to watch in 2024. Pano AI has been featured in leading publications, including The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, and CNBC.

The company serves dozens of government and enterprise customers across 16 U.S. states, five Australian states, and British Columbia, Canada, and currently monitors more than 50 million acres of land worldwide. It has raised $89 million in venture capital from investors including Giant Ventures, Liberty Mutual Ventures, Tokio Marine Future Fund, Congruent Ventures, Initialized Capital, Salesforce Ventures, and T-Mobile Ventures. Learn more at https://www.pano.ai/.

The Role

The Role Pano AI is seeking a mission-driven and strategic Account Executive, Public Sector, to accelerate the adoption of our wildfire detection and situational awareness technology across state and local government agencies in Canada. This is a high-impact role supporting public safety, emergency response, and climate resilience through advanced technology solutions.

You will work closely with State Forestry officials, emergency management leaders, government affairs teams, state lobbyists, and state decision-makers who are actively shaping wildfire mitigation and disaster preparedness strategies. Your role will be essential in forging partnerships that bring cutting-edge fire intelligence capabilities to the public sector.

What you’ll do

• Build and manage a growing pipeline of state and local customers located in Canada

• Lead sales strategy and execution for public sector accounts, including State Forestry departments, emergency management agencies, departments of natural resources, and public safety organizations

• Lead the full sales cycle: from outbound prospecting and multi- through contracting and onboarding

• Work closely with our internal Government Affairs team and state lobbyists to navigate legislative and procurement pathways that support broader adoption

• Negotiate pricing, operational, and legal terms as part of multifaceted sales processes

• Drive strategic expansions within key accounts and identify regional go-to-market opportunities

• Represent Pano at public sector events, including wildfire summits, emergency management conferences, and state or regional planning forums

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, Marketing, Finance, and Customer Success

What you’ll bring

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or technical graduate degree preferred

• 8+ years of full-cycle enterprise sales experience, ideally in SaaS, infrastructure, IoT, or managed services

• Experience selling to or partnering with Federal, State and Local government

• Proven success navigating highly regulated environments and long, multi-stakeholder sales cycles

• Strategic thinking and strong executive presence; comfort presenting to VP, COO, and C-level decision-makers

• Ability to thrive in early-stage, fast-paced environments with evolving processes

• Mission alignment: passionate about climate adaptation, public safety, and technology for good

• Travel up to 30%

• Preference for someone based in or near Calgary

Final compensation for regular full-time employees is determined by a variety of factors, including job-related qualifications, education, experience, skills, knowledge, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, regular full-time roles are eligible for equity. Benefits are tailored to local market standards and statutory requirements in the employee's country of employment, and may include health coverage, retirement or pension contributions, and paid time off. Specific benefit details will be shared during the interview process.