Plug and Play Tech Center · 1 month ago
Accelerator and Sales Director
Sugar Land, Texas, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expPlug and Play Tech Center is the ultimate innovation platform, bringing together the best startups and the world’s largest corporations to create meaningful connections. They are seeking an Accelerator and Sales Director to manage accelerator programs, drive sales growth, and develop relationships with corporate partners in Sugar Land.
Financial ServicesFinTechSmart CitiesVenture Capital
Responsibilities
This position requires building a robust pipeline of corporate partners from across the Houston metro that will participate in the program
Manage the P&L of Plug and Play Sugar Land, driving sales growth and expanding the reach of the program across Houston. SmartCities and beyond
Signing corporate partners drives revenue and delivers more value for startups that participate in the program. Candidates must possess strong passion to grow the number of partners through sales and create a world-class innovation platform in Sugar Land
Together with the wider Plug and Play Programs Team, put together the 12-week calendar for the upcoming cohort of the program. Ensure the curriculum is designed for startups and partners to maximize value extracted from the program
Creating a timeline of what each week will consist of for startups in regards to content (For example: in-person mentorship sessions or digital material for startups to have access to.)
Keeping up-to-date with relevant industry specific issues
Work with each startup in the program to understand the metrics for success over the course of the next 3-6 months (funding/paid pilots/hiring, etc.)
Work with the startups during the course of 3 months to assure deal flow session and mentorship sessions are engaging for the startups and their goals
Become the ‘face’ of Plug and Play in Sugar Land. Develop strong relationships with key innovation stakeholders across Houston, attracting them to our activities in Sugar Land
Attend tech events around the area to create brand awareness
Occasionally, travel to global locations to attend events
Coordinate logistics with your team to plan and execute your program events, while inviting corporate corporates to participate
Maintain relationships with funding partners and participating stakeholders
Going ‘above and beyond’ to ensure partner satisfaction and ensure needs are met
Work with the team to collect data and deliver reporting to funding partners in a timely manner
Qualification
Required
Master degree in Business, Management, Business Development or Science
3 - 5 years prior experience selling technology products into corporations or selling Corporate solutions, industry initiatives, startup or investing environment
Deep passion for entrepreneurship, SmartCities, technology and innovation
At least 3-5 years' experience in Strong leadership and project managing capabilities
Professional written and verbal communication. Public speaking
Exceptional quantitative and analytical skills
Company
Plug and Play Tech Center
Plug and Play is the ultimate innovation platform.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
Plug and Play Tech Center has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (12)
2024 (5)
2023 (12)
2022 (9)
2021 (6)
2020 (9)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$5.8MKey Investors
NJEDAKnight Foundation
2025-12-15Grant· $3.8M
2025-02-04Grant· $2M
2024-04-02Non Equity Assistance
Leadership Team
Saeed Amidi
Founder and CEO
Jojo Flores
Co-Founder
Recent News
2025-12-29
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2025-12-25
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