Director of Sales responsible for statewide growth strategy in California’s public sector IT solutions market. Leading business development efforts and expanding manufacturer partnerships.
Responsibilities
Develop & Execute Statewide Sales Strategy
Build and implement a comprehensive sales strategy to expand GigaKOM’s SLED footprint
Identify high-growth verticals and priority accounts across California
Establish multi-year growth plans aligned with revenue and margin targets
Monitor competitive landscape and adjust strategy as needed
Drive Revenue & Market Expansion
Develop and manage a strong statewide sales pipeline
Secure high-value contracts and long-term strategic agreements
Expand market share within K–12, higher education, and state/local government
Support large RFP responses and strategic bid initiatives
Lead & Develop the Sales Organization
Recruit, mentor, and manage Account Executives and sales support staff
Establish performance metrics, accountability standards, and growth plans
Foster a high-performance, collaborative sales culture
Provide coaching on complex deal strategy and executive engagement
Strengthen Executive & Vendor Relationships
Build and maintain relationships with Superintendents, CIOs, IT Directors, and procurement leaders
Develop strategic partnerships with top manufacturers and distributors
Collaborate with Sales Engineering and Operations to ensure seamless delivery
Represent GigaKOM at industry events, conferences, and association meetings
Executive Reporting & Performance Oversight
Provide regular sales performance reports and forecasts to executive leadership
Analyze pipeline health, conversion metrics, and revenue trends
Ensure accurate CRM reporting and sales forecasting
Align sales initiatives with company financial objectives
Requirements
8+ years of experience in IT sales with strong focus on SLED
5+ years in a sales leadership or management role
Proven success growing revenue and closing high-value public sector deals
Strong understanding of enterprise networking, infrastructure, and IT solutions
Deep knowledge of California public sector procurement processes
Ability and willingness to travel extensively within California
Established relationships within California K–12 and government agencies (preferred)
Experience managing vendor and manufacturer partnerships (preferred)
Experience leading complex RFP and bid strategies (preferred)
Background working with enterprise networking platforms (Cisco, HPE-Aruba, Extreme, etc.) (preferred)
Benefits
Competitive executive base salary
Performance-based incentive plan
Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
Retirement plan
Executive-level bonus opportunities
Professional development and leadership growth support
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