Sales Director - Federal Civilian

Flashpoint

21d

About The Position

Flashpoint is the pioneering leader in threat data and intelligence. We empower commercial enterprises and government agencies to decisively confront complex security challenges, reduce risk, and improve operational resilience amid fast-evolving threats. Through the Flashpoint Ignite platform, we deliver unparalleled depth, breadth and speed of data from highly relevant sources, enriched by human insights. Our solutions span cyber threat intelligence, vulnerability intelligence, geopolitical risk, physical security, fraud and brand protection. The result: our customers safeguard critical assets, avoid financial loss, and protect lives. Discover more at flashpoint.io
Are you an experienced Sales Director that enjoys providing intelligence solutions for government intelligence teams in the federal sector? If you like working in a scaling organization with a mission that has real world impact, this might be the perfect opportunity for you. With Flashpoint you will help governments and public agencies achieve their mission of providing for the welfare of their citizens. This role will support Flashpoint National Security Solutions (FNSS), with a focus on North and South America.
We have a role for you if, you:
Have proven ability to generate new pipeline and close SaaS and service deals in the federal public sector
Have a strong understanding of commercial threat intelligence, and a network of government practitioners and commercial partners who are passionate about securing assets and people.
Leverage channel partners for sales attainment
Cultivate long term relationships by using customer centric sales approach
Have the ability to effectively communicate across all organizational levels
Collaborate with technical and non-technical colleagues to deliver positive experiences to potential customers
Are a self starter with a strong work ethic, and can work with little daily oversight
Have negotiated complex SaaS and service deals with procurement teams
Make the best use of CRM platforms and emerging sales tools
What you will achieve:
Within 30 days
You will have completed a list of prospects and completed an initial reach
Introduced yourself to any current customers in your territory
Within 60 days
You will have developed an outreach cadence for yourself and business development
Reach out to your personal network to introduce Flashpoint
Began identifying new and upsell sales opportunities
By 90 days
You will have completed all the sales training on products
Started to generate new pipeline
Completed demo’s and POV’s with the assigned Solutions Architect
Be well on your way to closing new or upsell business deals

Requirements

• A deep understanding of government intelligence and/or cyber operations, which you developed as a former practitioner in defense, law enforcement, intelligence, cyber operations or within federal civilian agencies.
• a proven track record in government sales, acquisitions, or interagency experience
• a proven track record in Software Sales with a strong interest in commercial threat intelligence
• understand the public sector and government investigatory communities, including their law enforcement and protective functions
• an understanding of the products and the outcomes you are consultative selling
• a willingness to travel to clients within your assigned region, when required
• a desire to not only build pipelines, but own deals to close

Nice To Haves

• possess a security clearance issued by the United States or Canada (preferred)

Benefits

• Diversity. Flashpoint is committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, inclusion, belonging, and equity. We recognize that diversity is key to achieving our vision. We believe that every person and their experiences contribute to building a work environment and products and services that will change the world.
• Culture and Belonging. Our company’s culture isn’t something you join, it’s something you build and shape, and each person's unique backgrounds and experiences contribute to who Flashpoint is and will become. You will have ample opportunities to connect with coworkers through various communication channels and company-funded virtual events: book clubs, happy hours, committees, DIBE discussion group, Donut mixers, local team member meetups and much more.
• Perks. Flashpoint understands that personal wellness is one of the keys to a happy, healthy and productive work environment. That’s why we also prioritize health and wellness perks like gym reimbursements, expensed lunches, cool cultural initiatives and inclusive employee events.
• Career Growth. Flashpoint is invested in the growth of our team members and understands that frequent, two-way feedback is critical to that growth. We encourage regular one-on-ones with your manager, a regular schedule of performance reviews, learning and development opportunities, and guidance through formalized career paths; whether that be towards being a great manager, being a great individual contributor, or a lateral move to gain breadth of knowledge and experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed