Strategic Sales Director

Strategic Sales Director – K-12 & Passenger Services (PAX) Location: Remote – Preferred to be based on New York, Philadelphia, Indianapolis or Columbus metro areas. Employment Type: Full-Time | Remote About the Role The Strategic Sales Director will drive new business growth within the passenger services (PAX) sector, with a primary focus on K-12 school districts and public transit fleets. This is a hunter role responsible for enterprise prospecting, pipeline development, and closing net-new logos across government and fleet-based organizations. Leveraging experience engaging senior executives and public-sector stakeholders, you will open doors, build strategic relationships, and position Zonar's solutions as a trusted partner in safety, compliance, routing, and operational efficiency. By developing a deep understanding of fleet and mobility challenges, you will champion our telematics and software capabilities and expand our enterprise customer portfolio. Key Responsibilities Develop and execute territory and account-based sales strategies to achieve new business revenue targets across K-12 and transit fleet organizations. Identify, prospect, and close net-new enterprise opportunities within the passenger services (PAX) market. Build and maintain a strong pipeline through outbound outreach, industry networking, and government procurement channels. Lead discovery conversations with senior decision-makers — including transportation directors, operations leaders, superintendents, and municipal stakeholders. Own the full sales cycle from prospecting through negotiation, contracting, and close. Collaborate with product management, marketing, and engineering to align solutions with customer fleet and operational needs. Leverage industry insights and competitive intelligence to identify opportunities within fleet telematics, routing, and compliance solutions. Partner with customer success and account management teams to ensure smooth handoffs and long-term account growth. Provide accurate forecasting, pipeline updates, and market intelligence to senior leadership. Travel within the assigned territory as needed to meet with prospective customers and attend industry events. Qualifications 10+ years of quota-carrying SaaS or technology sales experience in a B2B environment, with a demonstrated focus on new logo acquisition. Proven experience selling into K-12 school districts, public sector, or government transportation organizations strongly preferred. Fleet telematics, routing software, or transportation technology experience highly desirable. Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field (or equivalent experience). Demonstrated track record of closing complex enterprise deals in long-cycle, multi-stakeholder environments. Strong executive presence with excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills. Ability to navigate government procurement processes and public-sector buying cycles. Willingness to travel within the assigned Northeast territory as needed. Compensation & Benefits Base Salary: $95.000 – $120,000/year + commission Benefits: View Zonar Careers & Benefits This is a remote position. Candidates must be based in the United States.