Sales Director, State & Local Government (SLED)

RegScale is a continuous controls monitoring (CCM) platform purpose-built to deliver fast and  efficient GRC outcomes. We help organizations break out of the slow and expensive realities that plague legacy GRC tools by bridging security, risk, and compliance through controls lifecycle management. By leveraging CCM, organizations experience massive process improvements like 200,000% faster ATO times, and 60% less audit prep. Automating the ATO process is one of the greatest cost savings opportunities and enabler of innovation within the US Government.   Position: Do you have experience selling into state, local, and education agencies? Are you a high-activity seller who thrives on delivering value with disruptive tech solutions? If so, we have the position for you at an innovative startup that is transforming the compliance industry! As SLED  Sales Director  you will be responsible for developing and executing our SLED GTM strategy, driving new customer acquisition, and expanding RegScale's presence across state and local governments and educational institutions. This is a high-impact, strategic role requiring a mix of SLED sales expertise and hands-on execution. You will work closely with our executive leadership, product, marketing, and partner teams to ensure SLED organizations can accelerate compliance and security automation with RegScale's cutting-edge CCM platform.   This position requires U.S. Citizenship and is subject to a background check and unannounced drug testing requirements. The role is remote-first, but be in a large metropolitan area and will require travel to customer sites, RegScale offices, and industry events. We recognize that sales is critical to our company's success and have created a generous compensation package, including a competitive OTE with significant stock options to recruit exceptional talent committed to customer success. If you're ready to help redefine compliance in the SLED space, we want you on our team.   Key Responsibilities:   Execute RegScale's SLED go-to-market strategy by developing territory plans, building pipeline, and driving new customer acquisition. Own and expand the SLED sales pipeline, identifying and securing new customers, contract vehicles, and long-term partnerships Maintain a minimum 4x pipeline coverage ratio and consistently progress opportunities through a structured sales methodology. Maintain accurate forecasts, opportunity plans, and executive account strategies using CRM and established sales processes. Navigate SLED procurement processes, including state purchasing regulations, cooperative contracts, and relevant compliance frameworks such as NIST, CJIS, FERPA, and StateRAMP/GOVRamp Build and maintain executive-level relationships with key decision-makers, including CISOs, IT Directors, Compliance Officers, and procurement officials across state agencies, municipalities, and educational institutions Work cross-functionally with marketing, product, and engineering teams to align product capabilities with SLED compliance requirements Collaborate with channel partners, systems integrators, and public sector resellers to identify opportunities, influence requirements, and accelerate deal closure. Represent RegScale at SLED industry events, conferences, and briefings (e.g., NASCIO, EDUCAUSE, NGA) to drive brand awareness and market positioning Continually evolve our scalable sales processes, including pipeline management, forecasting, and deal execution