Regional Director - East Coast

Optibus

$180K — $200K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in Business Development or Sales, preferably in Intelligent Transportation Systems or B2B SaaS.
  • Demonstrated success in exceeding sales goals and KPIs.
  • Strong analytical and research expertise for market trend analysis and forecasting.
  • Experience in a fast-paced start/scale-up environment preferred.
  • Willingness to travel within North America and adapt to global timelines.

Responsibilities

  • Grow and manage Optibus' client base in the Eastern US through relationship building.
  • Lead the pipeline management process, responding to and managing RFPs/RFIs.
  • Collaborate across departments, including Marketing, Pre-Sales Engineering, and Customer Success to drive results.
  • Capture and track leads and prospecting activity on Salesforce for accurate forecasting.
  • Represent Optibus at industry events and stay updated on trends affecting the transit sector.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model with 3 in-office days per week.
  • Opportunity to work closely with global teams and leadership.
  • Exposure to industry events and networking opportunities.
  • Ability to influence growth within a rapidly expanding company.
  • Potential for professional development within a dynamic environment.
Full Job Description
Description

About the position:

We are looking for a Regional Director to join our global Revenue team! Based in our New York offices, this person will be responsible for managing and growing our customer base, carrying out and executing complex deals and partnerships! Supported by the wider Revenue, Pre-Sales Engineering and Marketing global teams, this person will report to the Managing Director of North America, ensuring Optibus' local presence and footprint is ever growing! This is a hybrid role with 3 days per week in office.

Responsibilities:

  • Relationship Building:

You will be responsible for growing Optibus' client base in the Eastern US, nurturing close relationships through various means and channels, from qualification to closing.

  • Pipeline Management and Growth:

Working closely with Marketing/Business Development and/or independently, you will be tasked with engaging with various leads, responding and leading RFPs/RFIs, to ensure we are growing our book of business in the Eastern US.

  • Cross-functional Collaboration:

Ensure seamless collaboration between Revenue and various teams, including but not limited to: Marketing, Pre-Sales Engineering, and Customer Success.

  • Data and Insight Capture:

Accurately tracking leads/prospecting activity on Salesforce and ensuring information is accurate to foster a data-driven and accurate sales forecast.

  • Industry Presence:

Representing Optibus in industry events (i.e.: conference, trade shows, networking events) and staying informed on industry trends and regulatory changes impacting the transit sector.

Requirements

  • Proven experience in Business Development or Sales, ideally in Intelligent Transportation Systems or a vertical, B2B SaaS company.
  • Proven track record of exceeding goals and KPIs.
  • Strong analytical and research skills for market trend, competitor analysis and forecasting.
  • Preferred experience in a start/scale up, fast paced business with changing priorities.
  • Flexibility to travel within North America and adaptability to global timelines.


Interview process:

  • Initial screening with Talent Acquisition team
  • Line Manager Interview with Managing Director of North America (30 mins).
  • Technical Interview with Bid and Operations Manager (30 mins).
  • Peer Interview with Regional Directors (45 mins).
  • CRO Interview (30 mins).
  • HR call.

OTE (dependent on experience & interview performance):

$180k - $200k

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