About the Role

As a Sales Director on our Commercial Sales team you will directly impact the financial success of the organization through the acquisition of new business and the development of strategic customer relationships. You will drive profitable revenue growth by identifying, developing, and closing complex commercial opportunities while positioning Element as a trusted business advisor. Success in this role requires a strong hunter mentality, consultative selling skills, executive presence, financial acumen, risk mitigation, and the ability to lead complex sales opportunities through a structured sales process.

What You’ll Do

• Generate new business opportunities and acquire new clients within assigned territory and target segments.
• Build and maintain a robust pipeline through strategic prospecting, networking, referrals, industry engagement, and outbound business development activities.
• Lead complex sales opportunities from initial discovery through contract execution and implementation.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including Risk, Legal, Operations, Implementation, Product, and Client Success to ensure successful deal execution.
• Conduct executive-level business discussions with C-suite stakeholders, predominantly Finance, Treasury, Procurement, and Operations leaders.
• Identify strategic business challenges and align Element solutions to measurable operational and financial outcomes.
• Develop and execute strategic territory and account plans to maximize market penetration, opportunity creation, and long-term revenue growth.
• Maintain accurate forecasting and opportunity management through CRM and sales enablement tools in alignment with Element’s preferred sales framework.
• Serve as a market expert by identifying industry trends, competitive insights, customer needs, and emerging opportunities that support Element's growth strategy.
• Remain current on Element’s products and services to effectively position solutions that align with client needs.

​Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Marketing, or related field required.
• Minimum 7+ years of successful experience in complex B2B solution sales environments.
• Minimum of 5 years of sales, customer management, or direct fleet management experience.
• Ability to travel at least 50% of the time.
• Proven track record of exceeding sales quotas and revenue objectives.
• Demonstrated success acquiring new customers through a structured sales methodology.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or advanced business degree preferred.
• Preferred experience in a financial services customer-facing commercial position.
• Preferred experience within the vehicle management or a related fleet, financial, or asset-based industry.
• Experience within fleet management, mobility, transportation, financial services, leasing, business services, or other asset-intensive industries preferred.
• Experience leveraging Salesforce, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, ZoomInfo, 6sense, or similar sales intelligence platforms.
• Strong communication, influencing, relationship-building, project management, and critical thinking skills.

Location: Remote Canada

Compensation

The hiring base salary range for this position is $75,000 - $137,500 annually. This range represents the Company's good-faith estimate of the expected base salary at the time of posting. Salary ranges may vary based on the geographic location where the work is performed. The salary range listed in this posting applies only to the location identified. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors, including the successful candidate's qualifications, knowledge, skills, experience, internal pay equity, and relevant market data. In addition to base salary, eligible employees may participate in annual incentive programs, including bonuses, commissions, or other incentive compensation, as applicable to the role. Element also offers a comprehensive benefits package, which may include health insurance, tuition reimbursement, and retirement savings plans.

By applying, you'll be considered for future opportunities that align with your experience. While there may not be an immediate opening, our recruiting team reviews applications on an ongoing basis and may contact qualified candidates for exploratory conversations, networking opportunities, or future positions as hiring needs arise. Because this is a talent pipeline posting, the timing of recruiter outreach will vary based on business needs and anticipated openings.

What’s in it for You
•  A culture of innovation, empowerment, decision-making, and accountability
•  Comprehensive health and welfare benefits that serve the needs of you and your family and foster a culture of wellness (for qualified roles)
•  Additional benefits and amenities, including paid time-off programs (vacation, sick leave, and holidays) (for qualified roles)

Applicants will be required to undergo a background check only if and after a conditional offer of employment has been extended.