Director, Sales, State & Local Government

Genesys; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 156,800 - 275,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Telehealth

Flexible work schedules and work from 

Career growth opportunities

Open Time Off + 10 paid holidays

401(k) matching

Adoption Assistance

Fertility treatments

Job summary

Genesys is hiring a Director of Sales for the State & Local Government - East region in the United States. You will develop and execute a strategic sales plan, lead a high-performing team, and drive revenue with executives and stakeholders across the public sector.

The role emphasizes forecasting, territory ownership, and a strong customer-centric approach. You will manage a dynamic, growth-oriented environment, travel up to 50%, and work to expand our footprint in government-related cloud and

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing and developing a team of sales representatives including recruiting, hiring, coaching, developing, and training for account executives.
• Proven experience communicating, negotiating, and helping Account Executives close deals with key executives and stakeholders.
• Ability to participate in strategic and tactical planning for the team and region.
• Be a "High Energy", results-oriented achiever and a team player willing to work in a demanding and dynamic environment.
• Increase your pipeline with current customers and prospects.
• Devise a strategy for New Logo, expansion and migration/evolution customers.
• 10+ years relevant sales management experience (Cloud or SaaS based software sales preferred).
• Confirmed ability to lead complex sales cycle, with a track record of successful revenue attainment.
• Knowledge of the CCaaS, Digital, and AI market for State & Local Government.
• BS or BA degree or equivalent work-related work experience.
• Ability to travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive sales strategy for the State & Local Government - East region.
• Lead, coach and grow a high-performing sales team to achieve and exceed targets.
• Own and develop territory with executives and stakeholders to drive revenue.
• Forecast accurately and plan strategically to maximize pipeline and win rates.
• Drive New Logo acquisition, expansion and migration of existing customers.

Skills

Sales leadership

Forecasting

Strategic account planning

Executive relationships

Public sector experience

Team development

Negotiation

Travel up to 50%

Education

BS or BA degree

Job description

Be the one building AI-powered experiences where they matter most.At Genesys, we help organizations create better customer experiences through AI-powered experience orchestration. Our platform connects people, systems, data and AI to help organizations deliver more personalized service, improve operational efficiency and build stronger customer relationships.

Help build, support and operate technology used by more than 8,000 organizations in over 100 countries – moving AI from possibility to production in real-world enterprise environments every day.

Do you have a passion to create amazing customer experiences?

Are you a sales leader who thrives on driving growth and developing your team? As the Director of Sales for the State & Local Government - East team, you will have the opportunity to develop and implement comprehensive strategy for the sales cycles to create an amazing customer experience for our client’s customers. You will also have the opportunity to drive an outstanding company culture to support your team in their success.

We look for individuals who have a proven track record of overachieving and who like to WIN!

Why work for Genesys?

• You have the opportunity drive the business through accurate forecasting and strategic account planning.
• You will have the opportunity to work for a dynamic company where the strategic vision to show empathy and understanding for the needs of our client’s customers.
• You will have the ability to own and develop your territory.
• You will have an uncapped commission plan with accelerators.
• Showcase your proven abilities to create relationships with executives, stakeholders, and key influencers.
• Working for a Magic Quadrant leader with a focus on AI innovations.

What do you need to have?

• Proven experience managing and developing a team of sales representatives including recruiting, hiring, coaching, developing, and training for account executives, preferred public sector experience.
• Proven experience communicating, negotiating, and helping Account Executives close deals with key executives and stakeholders.
• Ability and desire to participate in strategic and tactical planning for the team and region.
• Be a "High Energy", results-oriented achiever and a team player willing to work in a demanding and dynamic environment.
• Increase your pipeline with current customers and prospects.
• Devise a strategy for New Logo, expansion and migration/evolution customers.
• 10+ years relevant sales management experience (Cloud or SaaS based software sales preferred).
• Confirmed ability to lead complex sales cycle, with a track record of successful revenue attainment.
• Knowledge of the CCaaS, Digital, and AI market for State & Local Government.
• BS or BA degree or equivalent work-related work experience.
• Ability to travel up to 50%.

Compensation:

This role has a market-competitive salary with an anticipated base compensation range listed below. Actual salaries will vary depending on a candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills, and location. This role might also be eligible for a commission or performance-based bonus opportunities.

$156,800.00 - $275,800.00

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Telehealth coverage
• Flexible work schedules and work from home opportunities
• Development and career growth opportunities
• Open Time Off in addition to 10 paid holidays
• 401(k) matching program
• Adoption Assistance
• Fertility treatments

Click here to view a summary overview of our Benefits.

Working at Genesys

• AI at enterprise scale – Build, support and operate AI-powered technology used by more than 8,000 organizations worldwide. 150+ new AI features were released in the last fiscal year
• A flexible-first culture – Join a global team of nearly 7,000 employees with flexible ways of working designed to help people do their best work
• Growth in the AI era – Build future-ready skills through mentorship, learning programs, leadership development and education support
• Time to recharge and give back – Benefits include paid volunteer time, August Free Fridays, well-being resources and regionally tailored programs for employees and their families
• Recognized globally – Genesys is Great Place to Work® certified in 17 countries and 94% of employees are proud to tell others they work at Genesys

Learn more about our culture, AI innovation and sustainability commitments through our Careers site and Sustainability Report.

What Happens After You Apply

After you apply, here's what you can typically expect:

• Our Talent Acquisition team reviews your application with the hiring team
• A Talent Acquisition Partner will review your application and, if your background is aligned, schedule a Zoom interview.
• Next, you'll meet the hiring manager and other members of the interview team
• We aim to keep the process focused and respectful of your time, with no more than five interviews in most cases
• After interviews are complete, our team will follow up with the final steps

Every application is reviewed by a person. Response times may vary by role and location, but our team will keep you informed throughout the process.

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About Genesys:

Genesys® empowers more than 8,000 organizations worldwide to create the best customer and employee experiences. With agentic AI at its core, Genesys Cloud™ is the AI-Powered Experience Orchestration platform that connects people, systems, data and AI across the enterprise. As a result, organizations can drive customer loyalty, growth and retention while increasing operational efficiency and teamwork across human and AI workforces. To learn more, visit www.genesys.com.

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