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Regional Sales Director - Government Solutions

Archistar · Remote · Canada

Base
Not disclosed
OTE
Not disclosed
Posted
1mo ago

Still open · checked 1h agoon Archistar's careers page

The job

What you'd do
Sell AI permitting and planning software (AI PreCheck) to Canadian municipalities. You own new-logo pipeline in your territory and run RFP-driven, multi-stakeholder cycles through to contract.
Who you'd sell to
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Where deals come from
Mostly you. Expect a lot of outbound: cold calls, emails and LinkedIn.

The Braun Read

Ask hard questions

Too much is left unsaid. Make them answer before you invest.

Pay
No pay listed at all.
Transparency
Shares 1 of 5: quota, attainment, deal size, territory, sales cycle.
Pipeline
Mostly self-sourced. Great if you like outbound, rough if you don't.
Time on market
Open 59 days. Ask why it's been hard to fill.
Company hiring
2 sales roles open, hiring at a steady pace.

Based only on what the posting says. Lights are a starting point for your first call, not a final judgment.

Questions to ask on the first call

Built from what this posting leaves out. How they answer tells you as much as what they say.

  1. 1.

    What percentage of fully ramped reps hit quota last year?

    OTE is what you could earn. This is how likely you are to earn it.

  2. 2.

    What are the base and the OTE for this role?

    No point investing hours before you know the number.

  3. 3.

    What's the annual quota, and how was it set?

    A quota built from real data is a target. Otherwise it's a hope.

  4. 4.

    What share of last year's closed deals did reps source themselves?

    Shows how much pipeline you'll have to build on your own.

  5. 5.

    How long is ramp, and what's the quota during it?

    Full quota on day one means you start behind.

  6. 6.

    Why is this role open? Did someone leave, or is it new?

    New headcount is growth. A replacement means someone left. Ask why.

› When the offer comes

Save these for later. They land better once they've said yes to you.

  1. 1.

    Can I see the full comp plan in writing, including clawbacks and accelerators?

    What's in writing is what gets paid. Read it before you sign.

  2. 2.

    Can I see the actual comp distribution for the team last year, not just the OTE?

    The spread shows what most reps really take home. OTE is just the target.

  3. 3.

    I'd be walking away from earned commission to join. Is there room for a sign-on bonus to help cover that?

    Leaving money behind is a fair reason to ask. The worst answer is no.

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Full posting
You've sold technology to cities. Now help change how cities work. Archistar is looking for an exceptional Regional Sales Director – Government Solutions to help drive our continued growth across Canada. We're looking for an experienced GovTech sales professional who understands the Canadian municipal market, the people, procurement environment, challenges cities face and what it takes to build trusted, long-term government relationships. If you've built your career selling permitting, land management, planning, GIS, civic technology, digital government or enterprise SaaS solutions to municipalities, we'd like to talk. Why this opportunity is different Archistar is at the forefront of applying AI to one of the biggest challenges facing cities today - modernising planning and building approvals and helping communities get housing and development moving faster. Our world-leading AI PreCheck technology helps municipalities improve the quality of applications entering the permitting process, assess planning and building requirements earlier and create better experiences for government teams, applicants and communities. Our technology is already being used by municipalities across Canada and internationally, and we're continuing to grow our Canadian team and presence. Now is a great time to join Archistar as we continue to grow our footprint across Canada. The opportunity As Regional Sales Director, you'll own new government business across your territory and play an important role in building Archistar's presence in the Canadian GovTech market. This is a senior individual contributor role with significant autonomy. You'll personally develop opportunities, build strategic relationships and lead complex municipal technology sales from first conversation through procurement and contract. What you'll do - Build and execute a territory strategy across Canadian local government. - Create and develop a strong pipeline of new municipal opportunities. - Build trusted relationships with CIOs, Chief Building Officials, planning and development leaders, permitting teams, procurement executives and other government stakeholders. - Identify municipalities looking to modernise planning, permitting and development approvals. - Lead complex enterprise sales cycles from initial engagement and discovery through demonstrations, business cases, procurement and contract. - Navigate RFPs, RFQs, public-sector procurement and multi-stakeholder decision-making. - Develop strategic relationships across the Canadian municipal and GovTech ecosystem. - Work closely with our Government Solutions, Customer, Product, Technology and Marketing teams to turn opportunities into successful long-term partnerships. - Represent Archistar at government, municipal and industry events. - Bring market intelligence and customer insight into the business as we continue to evolve our technology for Canadian municipalities. - Own your pipeline, forecasting and revenue performance. Requirements What we're looking for You already know this market. You've sold enterprise technology into Canadian municipalities and understand that successful government partnerships are built on credibility, relationships, persistence and trust. Ideally, you'll bring: - 7+ years' enterprise SaaS or technology sales experience. - A strong track record selling into Canadian municipalities or the broader public sector. - Established relationships within the Canadian municipal or GovTech ecosystem. - Demonstrated success creating pipeline and winning new government customers. - Experience leading complex, multi-stakeholder enterprise sales. - Strong knowledge of RFPs, RFQs and public-sector procurement. - A history of achieving or exceeding significant sales targets. - Confidence engaging everyone from CIOs and government executives to operational and technical leaders. - The ability to translate sophisticated technology into a clear and compelling business case. - Strong commercial, presentation and negotiation skills. Experience selling permitting, planning, land management, building approvals, GIS, regulatory technology, civic technology or digital government solutions would be highly regarded. You'll thrive at Archistar if you... - Enjoy opening doors and building markets. - Genuinely care about your customers and the outcomes they're trying to achieve. - Understand that our government customers are there to serve their communities - and see our role as helping them do that as successfully as possible. - Can navigate complex organisations, bring people together and build consensus around change. - Are excited about translating world-leading AI technology into practical outcomes that government leaders and their teams can understand and trust. - Enjoy being part of a motivated, collaborative team where people work together to get things done. Benefits Why Archistar? - World-leading AI PreCheck technology Work at the forefront of using AI to transform planning, permitting and building approvals. - Local People. Global Expertise. Join our growing Canadian team while working alongside leading specialists in AI, planning, government, product and technology from around the world. Our local and international teams work together with a shared goal: building great technology for Canada and helping our Canadian customers succeed. - Customers come first Our municipal customers serve their communities, and we're here to help them do that as successfully as possible. We listen, understand their challenges, deliver on our commitments and take genuine pride in their success. - Help make an impact on housing Work with municipalities to modernise permitting and approvals and contribute to tackling one of Canada's most important challenges - getting housing and development moving faster. - Join us at the right time Our team and customer footprint are growing substantially across Canada. This is an opportunity to join at an exciting stage, help shape our Canadian growth and make a visible impact. - A team you'll enjoy being part of We're ambitious, motivated, collaborative and like getting things done. You'll work closely with Government Solutions, Customer, Product, Technology, AI and Marketing - you're never selling alone. - Be rewarded for your impact Competitive base salary + commission, with equity opportunities available for the right candidate. - Comprehensive benefits Health, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage, life and AD&D insurance, long-term disability coverage and paid time off. Ready to make an impact? Apply Now! If you've built your career selling technology to Canadian municipalities and want to combine that experience with world-leading AI technology, deep global expertise and a growing Canadian team, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and interest in the role. Bring your knowledge of Canadian GovTech, your relationships and your passion for customers. We'll bring the technology, expertise and team behind you. Together, we can help cities modernise permitting, support the delivery of more housing and deliver better outcomes for Canadian communities. Location: Ontario or British Columbia Work arrangement: Remote + customer and industry travel Employment: Full-time Package: Competitive salary + commission + equity opportunities Archistar is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Join us in transforming how municipal governments support community development and housing initiatives through innovative AI solutions.
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