DIRECTOR, REGIONAL SALES – TEXAS – HIGHER EDUCATION (Remote, TX, US, Remote)

About This Opportunity

We are representing a confidential facility services organization seeking a Director of Regional Sales to drive new business development across the Texas region and surrounding states. This is a remote, individual contributor role focused exclusively on hunting new opportunities within the higher education sector.

Our talent team is working with a nationwide leader in educational facility services. They've built their reputation on creating clean, safe learning environments while maintaining a culture of performance and care. This is a high-earning opportunity for a proven sales professional who thrives on building strategic relationships and closing complex deals.

Responsibilities

• Drive profitable market growth through new business development in higher education
• Exceed annual new business targets and quota expectations
• Execute cold calling, prospecting, and networking activities to develop territory
• Navigate 6+ month sales cycles with strategic relationship building
• Develop winning sales proposals and respond to complex RFPs
• Identify and coordinate support resources needed to close new business
• Manage territory development across TX, NM, AZ, CO, OK, AR, and LA
• Deliver effective written and oral presentations to executive stakeholders
• Maintain CRM database and sales activity tracking

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of new business sales experience; higher education sector experience preferred
• Proven track record of consistently exceeding sales quotas
• Authentic "hunter" mentality with discipline to develop markets independently
• Experience managing complex, multi-month sales cycles
• Strong executive presence and ability to build strategic relationships
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency with CRM systems, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat
• Strong time management and ability to prioritize multiple opportunities
• High degree of personal accountability and integrity
• Location near a major Texas airport required
• Ability to travel up to 75% within the territory

How We Work With You

Candidates apply directly through Get A Job.ai. Our recruiting team will conduct an initial screening to understand your background and sales achievements. We then coordinate your submission to our client for consideration. Please do not contact the hiring organization directly—we manage all communication to ensure the best experience for both you and the employer.

Pay

Earning potential exceeds $175,000 through base salary plus commission structure. Benefits include 401(k) with company match, comprehensive healthcare insurance, company vehicle, expense account, and paid vacation. This figure represents total on-target earnings at the client level; Get A Job.ai fees are separate.

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