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Genesys · 3 hours ago

Director, Public Sector Education

positionVirginia, USA
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
seniorityDirector/Executive
money$157K/yr - $276K/yr

Genesys empowers organizations of all sizes to improve loyalty and business outcomes by creating the best experiences for their customers and employees. As the Director of Sales for the Higher Education & Academic Health team, you will develop and implement comprehensive strategies for sales cycles and drive a positive company culture to support your team's success.

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Responsibilities

Develop and implement comprehensive strategy for the sales cycles to create an amazing customer experience for our client’s customers
Drive an outstanding company culture to support your team in their success
Drive the business through accurate forecasting and strategic account planning
Work for a dynamic company where the strategic vision to show empathy and understanding for the needs of our client’s customers
Own and develop your territory
Increase your pipeline with current customers and prospects
Devise a strategy for New Logo, expansion and migration/evolution customers
Lead complex sales cycle, with a track record of successful revenue attainment
Create relationships with executives, stakeholders, and key influencers

Qualification

Sales managementTeam developmentStrategic planningPublic sector experienceCloudSaaS salesCCaaS knowledgeNegotiation skillsCommunication skillsResults-orientedTeam player

Required

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
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 Higher Education & Academic Health markets
BS or BA degree or equivalent work-related work experience
Ability to travel up to 50%

Preferred

Sales management experience (Cloud or SaaS based software sales preferred)

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

Company

Genesys

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Genesys enables organizations to orchestrate the best AI-powered experiences to drive customer loyalty and growth.
dateFounded in 1990
location
Menlo Park, California, USA
people-size5001-10000 employees
web-link
https://www.genesys.com

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$2.98B
Key Investors
Salesforce VenturesPermira
2025-07-31Corporate Round· $1.5B
2021-12-06Private Equity· $580M
2016-07-22Private Equity· $900M

Leadership Team

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Tony Bates
Chairman and CEO
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Brian Swartz
Chief Financial Officer
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