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Regional Sales Leader

The Regional Sales Leader will serve as a pivotal member of the enterprise sales organization, responsible for driving revenue growth, market penetration, and long-term customer success within the assigned territory. This role involves leading a high-performing team of account executives to identify, qualify, and close complex enterprise-level deals. The successful candidate will be a strategic thinker and an inspirational coach who fosters a culture of accountability, innovation, and client-centricity while ensuring the team consistently meets or exceeds goals of the region.

Key Responsibilities

  • Strategic Planning: Develop and execute a comprehensive regional sales strategy that aligns with global enterprise objectives, identifying key growth opportunities and mitigating competitive risks.
  • Team Leadership: Recruit, mentor, and manage a team of enterprise account executives; provide ongoing performance coaching, foster professional development, and ensure high levels of team engagement.
  • Revenue Management: Own the regional sales forecasting rituals, maintain rigorous pipeline hygiene and provide accurate, data-driven reporting to executive leadership.
  • Client Relationship Management: Act as an executive sponsor for major accounts; engage with C-suite stakeholders to facilitate high-level negotiations, secure long-term contracts, and ensure high customer satisfaction and retention.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Marketing, Product, Customer Success, and Finance teams to ensure a seamless end-to-end customer experience and to provide feedback that informs future product development.
  • Market Intelligence: Monitor industry trends, competitive landscape, and regulatory changes to adjust regional tactics proactively.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field; an MBA is highly preferred.
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in enterprise software or B2B technology sales.
  • Proven track record of managing and scaling a high-performing sales environment and consistently exceeding multi-million dollar revenue quotas.
  • Deep expertise in complex, long-cycle consultative sales processes and enterprise contract negotiations.
  • Strong financial acumen, including experience with budget management and complex deal structuring.
  • Ability to travel within the assigned region as required.

Preferred Skills

  • Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at the C-suite and Board level.
  • Advanced proficiency in CRM software (e.g., Salesforce) and sales enablement tools to track performance and drive operational efficiency.
  • Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into actionable insights and strategic initiatives.
  • Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced organizational structure.
  • Exceptional conflict resolution and problem-solving skills, with a focus on collaborative team building.

Job Type

Job Type
Full Time
Location
Waco, TX

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