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Area Sales Director - SaaS Platform #0209

Our client, a well-established SaaS organization specializing in construction, utilities, transportation, and real estate industries, is looking for a dynamic Americas Sales Director to spearhead and expand their commercial operations throughout North and South America. This influential leadership position is headquartered in Denver's Tech Center and focuses on accelerating growth via direct sales teams, strategic partnerships, digital marketing initiatives, and customer success programs.

This opportunity requires an accomplished sales executive who demonstrates expertise in merging strategic thinking with tactical implementation, especially in outbound sales leadership and team building. The successful candidate will lead a diverse team of over 20 professionals, handle daily operations at our Denver location, and cultivate meaningful relationships with enterprise clients. The role presents substantial advancement opportunities within a structured, growth-oriented SaaS company with international presence.

Key Responsibilities

  • Revenue Growth: Achieve consistent double-digit SaaS revenue expansion throughout North and South America
  • Global Collaboration: Serve as Americas representative in worldwide strategic discussions, providing regional market intelligence
  • Sales Excellence: Deploy industry best-practice frameworks and ensure rigorous CRM implementation
  • Office Leadership: Serve as prominent leader at Denver headquarters, fostering robust sales culture and organizational unity
  • Strategic Planning: Develop and implement comprehensive Americas market penetration strategy driving steady revenue expansion
  • Coaching & Development: Mentor team members to create elite-performing commercial organization
  • Team Leadership: Direct and cultivate 20+ professionals spanning sales, partnerships, marketing, and customer success functions
  • Relationship Building: Establish C-level partnerships with construction EPCs, utility companies, contractors, state transportation departments, and real estate technology platforms

Essential:

  • Demonstrated success managing both direct sales execution and partner/channel networks
  • Professional fluency in Spanish (Portuguese skills strongly preferred)
  • Cultural competency and experience executing business across varied North and South American markets
  • Minimum 5 years directing teams of 20+ within SaaS companies (covering direct sales, channel partnerships, marketing, customer success)
  • Documented track record achieving double-digit growth within enterprise SaaS settings
  • Proven expertise in outbound sales team leadership and pipeline development
  • Strong leadership presence combined with superior communication and mentoring capabilities
  • Background with organizations maintaining established, structured sales cultures (excluding startup environments)
  • Education and active application of recognized sales methodologies (MEDDPICC experience preferred)
  • Authorization to work in the U.S.
  • Availability for up to 50% travel throughout the Americas
  • Located in or prepared to relocate/commute daily to Denver Tech Center region

Highly Preferred:

  • Professional network within utilities and energy sectors
  • Established executive relationships with prominent construction EPC companies
  • Experience with major real estate and infrastructure technology platforms
  • Relationships with excavation contractors and state Transportation Departments (DOTs)
  • Proficiency with HubSpot CRM platform
  • Base Salary: $120,000 - $150,000 annually
  • Total Compensation: $200,000 - $250,000 On-Target Earnings (OTE)
  • Quarterly Bonuses: Performance-based quarterly incentives
  • Discretionary Bonus: Additional bonus opportunities based on company performance
  • Growth Opportunity: Significant career advancement potential within expanding organization
  • Travel Support: Full travel expense coverage for business development activities

This role is perfect for a strategic sales leader who thrives on building high-performing teams while driving significant revenue growth. If you have the bilingual skills, enterprise SaaS experience, and leadership presence to scale our Americas operations, we want to connect with you.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Policy

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Both Keller Executive Search and our clients are Equal Opportunity Employers. For all positions, whether with Keller Executive Search or our clients, qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, skin color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

Commitment to Diversity: Keller Executive Search and its clients are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where all individuals are valued and respected.

Reasonable Accommodations: Both Keller Executive Search and our clients are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and pregnant individuals. We engage in an interactive process to determine effective, reasonable accommodations.

Compensation Information: For client positions, compensation information is available in the job post. If not provided, it will be shared during the interview process in accordance with applicable laws. When required by law, salary ranges will be included in job postings. Actual salary may depend on skills, experience, and comparison to current employees in similar roles. Salary ranges may vary based on role and location.

Compliance with Laws: Both Keller Executive Search and our clients comply with federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all employment terms and conditions, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Workplace Harassment: Both Keller Executive Search and our clients expressly prohibit any form of workplace harassment based on race, skin color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

E-Verify Participation: Keller Executive Search and/or our clients may participate in E-Verify. Information about E-Verify participation will be provided during the application process where applicable.

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  • Colorado, Nevada, New York City, California, and Washington Residents: Compensation information is available in the job post or will be provided during the interview process if not initially available.
  • Both Keller Executive Search and our clients are committed to pay equity and conduct periodic pay equity analyses in accordance with applicable laws.

State-Specific Information:

  • Rhode Island: We do not request or require salary history from applicants.
  • Connecticut: We provide wage range information upon request or before discussing compensation.
  • New Jersey: We do not inquire about salary history unless voluntarily disclosed.

Veteran Status: Both Keller Executive Search and our clients provide equal employment opportunities to veterans and comply with applicable state laws regarding veteran preference in employment. If you are a veteran, please inform us during the application process.

Genetic Information: In accordance with federal and state laws, both Keller Executive Search and our clients do not discriminate based on genetic information. We do not request or require genetic information from applicants or employees, except as permitted by law.

Local Laws: Both Keller Executive Search and our clients comply with all applicable local laws and ordinances regarding employment practices in the areas where we operate.

Note: This job posting may be for a position with Keller Executive Search or one of our clients. The specific employer will be identified during the application and interview process. Employment laws and requirements may vary depending on the employer and location.

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