Director of Sales, Public Sector (US West)
Magnet Forensics
Sales & Business Development
United States
USD 210k-390k / year
Posted on May 14, 2025
Who We Are; What We Do; Where We’re Going
Magnet Forensics is a global leader in the development of digital investigative software that acquires, analyzes, and shares evidence from computers, smartphones, tablets, and IoT-related devices. We are continually innovating so our customers can deploy advanced and effective tools to protect their companies, communities, and countries.
Serving thousands of customers globally, our solutions are playing a crucial role in modernizing digital investigations, helping investigators fight crime, protect assets, and guard national security.
With employees based around the world, Magnet Forensics has been expanding our global presence. As a part of Magnet Forensics, you can expect to make a difference in the world, no matter what role you play. You’ll be supported through learning and development, not to mention an incredible team with unbelievable talent and integrity.
If you think you would be the right person to join our team working towards this goal, we would love to hear from you!
Role Summary:
Magnet Forensics, a leader in digital forensics solutions, is seeking a dynamic Director of Sales to lead a team of Account Managers covering the Western US Public Safety territory. This pivotal role is responsible for driving the team to exceed revenue targets and execute the company’s go-to-market strategy. The Director will actively engage in the territory to identify, progress, and close strategic opportunities while fostering a high-performance team culture. Collaborating cross-functionally across the Company, the Director will ensure alignment to achieve revenue goals. The ideal candidate is a proven sales leader with exceptional coaching, presentation and selling skills.
Your Role:
Team Leadership and Development:
- Lead, coach, and motivate a team of five Account Managers to exceed revenue targets and maintain consistent quarterly linearity.
- Focus on team performance, learning and development opportunities to enhance sales capabilities.
Revenue and Go-to-Market Execution:
- Drive the team to execute Magnet Forensics’ go-to-market strategy, focusing on selling the full portfolio of enterprise-grade digital forensics products.
- Grow multi-product customer accounts, increase average deal size, acquire new logos, and displace competitive solutions.
- Actively participate in the territory to identify, progress, and close strategic opportunities, with a focus on selling higher within accounts.
- Deliver accurate weekly sales forecasts and ad-hoc updates to ensure predictability and alignment with revenue goals.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Partner closely with other internal stakeholder teams (Renewals, Sales, Marketing, Finance, Customer Success, Rev Ops etc) to drive cohesive strategies that support revenue attainment.
- Leverage insights from cross-functional teams to refine sales approaches and enhance customer engagement.
Operational Excellence:
- Utilize available resources and tools to manage sales processes, track performance, and optimize team productivity.
- Travel will be required approximately 50% of the time to engage with customers, support the team, and attend strategic meetings or events.
- Ensure the team adheres to best practices in pipeline management, opportunity progression, and customer relationship development.
What We Are Looking For:
- 7+ years of sales leadership experience, preferably in law enforcement software sales or technology solutions, with a track record of consistently exceeding revenue targets.
- Proven experience managing, coaching and developing a team of Account Managers
- Strong background in selling to public safety, law enforcement, or government sectors in the Western US; familiarity with digital forensics or cybersecurity solutions is a plus.
- Demonstrated success in executing go-to-market strategies, growing multi-product accounts, increasing deal sizes, and displacing competitors.
- Exceptional presentation, coaching, and consultative selling skills, with the ability to engage senior-level stakeholders.
Proficiency in Salesforce, Microsoft 365, Clari, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, and SalesLoft for sales forecasting, pipeline growth, and process optimization.
- Strong analytical skills to produce accurate forecasts and interpret sales performance metrics.
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to driving deals and supporting the team in the field.
- High-energy leader with a passion for building a culture of accountability and success.
*Must reside in or near a major Western US city
*Willingness to travel approximately 50 - 75% of the time across the Western US territory.
The Most Important Thing
We’re looking for candidates that can provide examples of how they have demonstrated Magnet CODE in their previous experiences:
CARE – We care about each other and our mission to make a difference in the world.
OWN – We are accountable for our results – while never forgetting to act with integrity, empathy, and respect.
DEDICATE – We put our heart and soul into meeting the needs of our customers and helping them serve the people they protect.
EVOLVE – We are constantly innovating and exploring new ways to work together to make an impact with our work.
Compensation and Benefits
- The Compensation range is for the primary location for which the job is posted. Please note that the actual compensation may vary depending on location and job-related factors such as qualifications, experience, knowledge and skills. If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location and you are selected for an interview, the Talent Acquisition Partner can share more information with you. If the compensation structure for the role includes an incentive component (ie. most Sales roles) the range below represents total target compensation (TTC) (base salary + variable).
- MIN: $210,000 - MID: $300,000 - MAX: $390,000 - Currency: USD
- Generous time off policies
- Competitive compensation
- Volunteer opportunities
- Reward and recognition programs
- Employee committees & resource groups
- Healthcare and retirement benefits
Compensation Range:
Magnet is proud to offer benefits such as:
Here at Magnet Forensics, we are committed to continuous learning and are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. This commitment will be reflected in our hiring processes and embedded in our values and how we treat one another. If you’re interested in this role, but do not meet all of the qualifications listed above, we encourage you to apply anyways.
Magnet Forensics is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics or any other basis forbidden under federal, provincial, or local law. We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process and work environment. Accommodation is available to all applicants upon request throughout the hiring process. Please contact aoda@magnetforensics.com should you require any accommodations.
All offers of employment at Magnet are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check. All background checks will be conducted in accordance with all applicable laws. Magnet will consider each position’s job duties, among other factors, in determining what constitutes satisfactory completion of the background check. Refusal to consent to a background check may be grounds for revoking an offer of employment.
US Applicants: Magnet Forensics participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.