
Director, Critical Infrastructure
Minuteman Security & Life Safety
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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About the role
- Establish yourself, and the organization, as a subject matter expert (SME) in the vertical market through thought leadership articles, speaking engagements, and involvement in industry events.
- Support Regional sales team members with local opportunities they may have within the vertical market.
- Drive new business development within the critical infrastructure sector, with a focus on acquiring net-new customers.
- Develop and execute a strategic sales plan to penetrate utilities, oil, and gas organizations.
- Build and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified opportunities, consistently meeting or exceeding revenue targets.
- Establish and nurture executive-level relationships with key stakeholders and decision-makers.
- Position and articulate the value of solutions in alignment with customer needs, industry trends, and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with marketing, solution engineering, and leadership teams to refine go-to-market strategies for the vertical.
- Lead complex sales cycles, including negotiation, contract development, and closing high-value deals.
- Provide market intelligence and customer feedback to influence product strategy and positioning.
- Lay the foundation for future team growth, including helping define roles, processes, and sales playbooks.
- Mentor and support future account executives as the team expands.
Requirements
- Proven ability to prospect, qualify, and close net-new business within enterprise accounts
- Strong understanding of the critical infrastructure landscape, including utilities, oil, and gas sectors
- Ability to develop and execute targeted sales strategies aligned with organizational growth objectives
- Skilled in building, managing, and forecasting a healthy sales pipeline
- Experience engaging with C-level stakeholders and influencing complex buying decisions
- Consistent track record of exceeding sales quotas and driving significant revenue growth
- Ability to work cross-functionally with marketing, product, and technical teams to deliver customer value
- Capability to build, lead, and scale a high-performing sales team over time
- Strong skills in managing complex deal cycles and closing high-value contracts
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including presentations to executive audiences.
Benefits
- Drug-Free Workplace Statement
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
business developmentsales strategypipeline managementnegotiationcontract developmentmarket intelligencecustomer feedbacksales forecastingclosing high-value dealsprospecting
Soft Skills
relationship buildingmentoringcommunicationcollaborationinfluencingleadershipstrategic thinkingpresentation skillsteam growthcross-functional teamwork