Director of Sales - SLED (Team Lead) Job at Corelight

Job Responsibility

Develop and execute a comprehensive SLED go-to-market strategy to drive revenue growth across state, local, and education accounts
Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of Account Executives, empowering them to achieve and exceed individual and regional sales targets
Build and maintain executive-level relationships with CIOs, CTOs, procurement leaders, and key decision-makers across SLED organizations
Partner with Corelight’s sales engineers, marketing, and partner ecosystem to align strategies and optimize market opportunities in the SLED space
Navigate complex sales cycles, including understanding SLED procurement vehicles (e.g., RFP/RFI processes, cooperative contracts, and state purchasing agreements) and funding cycles
Ensure the accurate management of pipeline forecasting, sales reporting, and overall performance metrics for the SLED territory
Serve as a trusted advisor to both internal teams and external customers, delivering actionable insights that align Corelight solutions to SLED organizations' missions and objectives
Represent Corelight at key SLED-focused conferences and events, driving brand awareness and establishing thought leadership in the public sector cybersecurity space
Foster collaboration across internal teams (Customer Success, Product, Sales Operations) to align on priorities, ensure customer satisfaction, and drive long-term success
Maintain a strong understanding of market trends, legislative changes, and technology initiatives affecting the SLED vertical to inform strategy and drive innovation
Align with Corelight’s channel and partner strategy, leveraging relationships with integrators, resellers, and public sector-focused alliances to accelerate growth.

Requirements

10+ years of enterprise sales leadership experience, with a proven track record of success in the public sector SLED market
Strong expertise in selling cybersecurity or cloud solutions to state and local governments and educational institutions
Demonstrated experience leading high-performing sales teams, with a focus on coaching, team development, and accountability
Proven ability to navigate complex procurement processes, including RFP/RFI cycles, state contracts, and cooperative purchasing agreements
Established relationships with key SLED decision-makers, including agency leaders, education system IT executives, and procurement stakeholders
Proficient in strategic planning, pipeline management, and delivering accurate forecasting at a regional level
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and inspire at both the executive and team levels
Strong understanding of public sector challenges, funding cycles, and legislative drivers, and the ability to align solutions to address these priorities
Experience working cross-functionally with internal stakeholders to execute on strategic goals and drive operational excellence
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while managing multiple priorities
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
advanced degree a plus.

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