Job Description

Alertus is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Director of New Markets & Industry Relations to join our team. This role is crucial for accelerating the company's growth initiatives by focusing on strategic expansion into new areas.

This is an office based role and requires reporting to our HQ in Baltimore daily.

A Day in the Life:

• Lead the development and execution of strategies for penetrating and succeeding in new markets.
• Drive initiatives specifically focused on vertical markets expansion, identifying key segments for targeted growth
• Cultivate and maintain strategic industry relations to position Alertus for future opportunities
• Act as the primary liaison and relationship manager for specifiers and consultants community
• Collaborate with the leadership team to augment and accelerate the company's overall business development and growth initiatives

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Proven ability to develop and execute comprehensive strategies for penetrating new markets and expanding vertical market presence.
• Exceptional skills in establishing and maintaining high-level relationships with industry leaders and the consultant community.
• Demonstrated strategic thinking and business acumen with a history of driving measurable growth results.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
• Ability to travel as needed

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Communications, or related field
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in business development, sales, or strategic alliance leadership roles
• Prior experience in the mass notification, integrated systems, or related technology-driven B2B industry preferred

Alertus Career Advantages:

• Unlimited Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
• Short-term Disability, Accident, Hospital, and Cancer Insurance
• Live Near Your Work HomeBuying Incentive
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Flex Scheduling

$110,000 - $150,000 a year

*Additional compensation consists of sales incentives including commissions and bonuses

The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Alertus' salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will depend on several factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications.

Additional Information:

All applicants who wish to be employed by Alertus, regardless of work location, must be fully vaccinated or in the progress of vaccination by the first day of their employment (some exceptions may be considered if within the guidelines of the company policy). Proof of vaccination or exemption must be provided prior to their start date.

Protecting people from harm is what we do. It's our mission and our passion. As a company dedicated to developing advanced technologies to help save lives, we feel strongly that our employees protect themselves and others from a potentially fatal virus. We encourage everyone who can safely do so to vaccinate against COVID-19.