Sales Executive

Shield

$120K *
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in B2B technology sales or IT services, preferably in Managed Service Providers (MSPs)
  • Track record of closing new business and achieving sales quotas
  • Strong consultative selling and relationship-building abilities
  • Ability to work in a cross-functional and entrepreneurial setting
  • Experience in fast-paced, high-growth environments, particularly in MSP or SaaS sectors

Responsibilities

  • Own and close new MSP logo opportunities in the assigned territory
  • Partner with Shield portfolio companies to manage sales cycles from qualification to closure
  • Act as the primary closer for leads generated through centralized business development
  • Integrate into portfolio company sales processes as part of the ShieldCo team
  • Manage territory accountability and revenue targets across assigned partners
  • Collaborate with leadership, operations, and marketing teams to enhance sales efficacy
  • Contribute to building scalable sales processes and operational consistency across the organization

Benefits

  • Uncapped commission plan allowing for significant earnings potential
  • Opportunity to work closely with a centralized business development team
  • Access to in-depth training and resources to enhance sales strategies
  • Dynamic, fast-paced work environment with room for growth
  • Collaborative culture across various teams and portfolio companies
Full Job Description
Sales Executive

Department: Corporate

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Shield Technology Partners - NYC

Compensation: $120,000 / year

Description

Shield is seeking a highly motivated Sales Executive focused on closing net new MSP business across assigned territories. This is not an account management or upsell role. The primary focus is driving new logo acquisition for Shield portfolio companies within the IT managed services space.

This role operates within Shield's centralized sales organization while partnering closely with centralized Business Development teams and portfolio companies to advance and close qualified new business opportunities. Individuals in this position will represent the respective portfolio company directly throughout the sales process to ensure a seamless customer experience and consistent brand alignment. The role is intentionally structured around dedicated territory ownership to ensure focused coverage across regional ShieldCos.

Candidates located in the NYC area are preferred and should expect periodic in-person collaboration. Frequent travel averaging 50% will be required to support business needs.

This role offers a highly competitive, performance-driven compensation package.
  • Base Salary: $120,000
  • Target Variable Compensation: $120,000
  • On-Target Earnings (OTE): $240,000
  • Compensation Structure: 50% Base / 50% Variable
  • Uncapped Commission Plan


Key Responsibilities
  • Own and close net new MSP logo opportunities within an assigned territory
  • Partner directly with Shield portfolio companies to run opportunities through the sales cycle from qualification through close
  • Operate as the primary closer on opportunities generated through centralized business development and working directly with the ShieldCo team.
  • Embed into portfolio company sales processes and customer conversations as an extension of the ShieldCo team
  • Maintain clear territory accountability and revenue targets across assigned ShieldCo organizations
  • Collaborate closely with Shield leadership, RevOps, Marketing, and Business Development teams
  • Help build scalable sales processes and operational consistency across the platform


What Success Looks Like
  • Consistently drives net new revenue growth across assigned territories
  • Builds credibility quickly with partner companies and prospective customers
  • Operates with a high level of urgency, ownership, and accountability
  • Balances strong sales instincts with operational discipline and collaboration
  • Thrives in a fast-moving, evolving environment with significant growth opportunity


Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
  • 5+ years of experience in B2B technology sales, MSP sales, IT services, or related industries
  • Proven track record closing net new business and carrying quota responsibility
  • Strong consultative selling and relationship-building skills
  • Comfortable operating in a highly cross-functional and entrepreneurial environment
  • Experience within MSP, IT services, SaaS, or PE-backed organizations strongly preferred
  • Hungry, driven, and excited by building within a high-growth platform environment

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