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Senior Director, Sales - Public Sector

Xometry
Full Timesenior
North Bethesda, MDPosted 7 weeks ago

Job Description

<div class="content-intro"><p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Xometry (NASDAQ: XMTR) powers the industries of today and tomorrow by connecting the people with big ideas to the manufacturers who can bring them to life. Xometry’s digital marketplace gives manufacturers the critical resources they need to grow their business while also making it easy for buyers at Fortune 1000 companies to tap into global manufacturing capacity.</span></p></div><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Xometry is seeking an accomplished and strategic <strong>Senior Director, Sales - Public Sector</strong> to significantly expand our presence and drive revenue within the U.S. Federal, State, and Local government agencies, as well as educational institutions. This is a critical leadership role that requires a deep understanding of public sector procurement processes, a proven track record of building and managing high-performing sales teams, and the ability to articulate Xometry's unique value proposition within a complex regulatory environment. The ideal candidate will be instrumental in developing and executing comprehensive sales strategies to secure new contracts and grow existing relationships.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Strategic Leadership &amp; Growth:</strong></span></li> <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Develop and execute the overarching sales strategy for the Public Sector, aligning with Xometry's overall business objectives and growth targets.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Identify, pursue, and secure large, strategic contracts with Federal, State, and Local government entities and educational institutions.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Drive significant revenue growth by expanding Xometry's footprint and market share within the Public Sector.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Act as a key liaison between the Public Sector team and internal Xometry stakeholders (e.g., product, engineering, legal, operations) to ensure successful execution of public sector initiatives.</span></li> </ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Team Leadership &amp; Development:</strong></span></li> <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Build, lead, mentor, and motivate a high-performing team of Public Sector Account Executives and Sales Managers.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Establish clear sales targets, performance metrics, and provide ongoing coaching and performance management to ensure individual and team success.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the sales team.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Attract, recruit, and retain top sales talent experienced in the public sector.</span></li> </ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Business Development &amp; Client Engagement:</strong></span></li> <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers, procurement officers, and stakeholders within target public sector accounts.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Lead complex sales cycles, from initial contact and needs assessment to proposal development, negotiation, and contract closure.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Understand and effectively articulate Xometry's value proposition – leveraging our AI-driven instant quoting engine, vast manufacturing network, and diverse capabilities (3D Printing, CNC Machining, Injection Molding, Sheet Metal Fabrication, etc.) – to meet the unique needs of government and education clients.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Represent Xometry at relevant industry events, conferences, and trade shows.</span></li> </ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Compliance &amp; Operations:</strong></span></li> <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Ensure strict adherence to all relevant public sector procurement regulations (e.g., FAR, DFARS, GSA Schedules, ITAR, CMMC Level 2).</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Work closely with legal and compliance teams to ensure all proposals, contracts, and sales activities meet stringent government requirements.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Leverage CRM (e.g., Salesforce) for pipeline management, forecasting, and reporting, ensuring data accuracy and consistent use by the team.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Develop and manage sales forecasts, budgets, and operational plans for the Public Sector division.</span></li> </ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Market Intelligence:</strong></span></li> <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Stay abreast of public sector market trends, competitive landscape, policy changes, and emerging opportunities.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Provide market insights and feedback to Xometry's product and leadership teams to inform future offerings relevant to the public sector.</span></li> </ul> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Qualifications:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree in Business Administration or a related field preferred.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">10+ years of progressive sales experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role (Director or Senior Director level) specifically focused on Public Sector (Federal, State, Local Government, or Education) sales.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Demonstrated success in securing large, complex contracts and achieving significant revenue growth within the public sector.</strong></span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Strong understanding of public sector procurement processes, contracting mechanisms (e.g., GSA Schedules, IDIQs, BPAs), and compliance requirements (FAR, DFARS, ITAR, CMMC).</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Experience selling advanced manufacturing solutions, industrial services, technology platforms, or related complex technical products/services to government agencies is highly desirable.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Proven ability to build, develop, and manage high-performing sales teams.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Exceptional leadership, coaching, and mentoring skills.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Superior communication, presentation, and negotiation skills, with the ability to engage effectively with C-level executives and government officials.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Strategic thinker with strong analytical capabilities and a data-driven approach to sales management.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Deep understanding of the manufacturing industry and Xometry's core processes (CNC Machining, 3D Printing, Sheet Metal Fabrication, Injection Molding, etc.) is a significant plus.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Proficiency with CRM software (Salesforce preferred) and sales analytics tools.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Self-motivated, results-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Ability to travel as required to meet clients and support the sales team.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">The estimated base salary range for new hires into this role is $130,000-$170,00 annually + commission depending on factors such as job-related skills, relevant experience, and location. We also offer a competitive benefits package, including 401(k) match, medical, dental and vision insurance; life and disability insurance; generous paid time off including vacation, sick leave, floating and fixed holidays, maternity and bonding leave; EAP, other wellbeing resources; and much more.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">#LI-Hybrid</span></p><div class="content-conclusion"><p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Xometry is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">For US based roles: Xometry participates in E-Verify and after a job offer is accepted, will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.</span></p></div>

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