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Director of Sales

Island Tech Services, West Islip, NY, United States


Location:

Northeast U.S. (NJ or Lake Ronkonkoma, NY)

Travel:

Up to 50% throughout the Northeast

Compensation:

$120,000-130,000 base salary and quarterly incentive program

Island Tech Services is seeking an experienced Director of Sales to lead revenue growth, market expansion, and sales team performance across our expanding public safety and fleet technology business.

This executive leadership role oversees regional sales teams supporting multiple Island Tech Services business units, including:

Emergency vehicle upfitting

Mobile data computing and in‑vehicle video systems

IoT and fleet technology solutions

Fire apparatus and equipment

IT managed services and lifecycle support programs

Reporting to the Executive Vice President of Business Operations, the Vice President of Sales will drive a scalable sales strategy aligned with operational capacity, technical capabilities, and long‑term growth objectives.

This leader will oversee a team of 10–15 Regional Sales Managers and Account Executives across the Northeast, building a disciplined, consultative sales organization focused on long‑term partnerships with municipalities, public safety agencies, and government organizations.

Key Responsibilities Revenue Strategy & Market Expansion Develop and execute a multi‑year sales strategy that drives sustainable revenue growth across Island Tech Services business units.

Identify high‑value vertical markets including municipal, fire, law enforcement, and public works agencies

Expand geographic presence across multi‑location markets in the Northeast

Increase recurring revenue through managed services and lifecycle support programs

Build strategic account penetration within key municipalities and regional agencies

Sales Leadership & Team Development Lead and develop a high‑performing regional sales organization.

Coach and mentor Regional Sales Managers and Account Executives

Establish clear performance expectations, activity metrics, and accountability standards

Build a culture of consultative selling and strategic relationship development

Implement structured onboarding and ongoing sales training programs

Partner with HR to recruit and develop top sales talent

Sales Process & Operational Discipline Drive structure and consistency across the sales organization.

Standardize CRM pipeline management and forecasting practices

Implement structured sales methodology for equipment deployments, vehicle upfitting projects, and managed service agreements

Improve forecast accuracy and sales cycle efficiency

Partner closely with operations to align sales growth with production capacity

Margin & Pricing Strategy Ensure disciplined pricing and strong margin performance.

Maintain pricing consistency across equipment, labor, and services

Collaborate with finance on margin targets and discount parameters

Align labor hour quoting with shop productivity and project profitability

Strategic Account & OEM Partnerships Strengthen executive relationships with key public safety and municipal decision‑makers.

Build relationships with command staff, purchasing agents, and fleet managers

Expand partnerships with technology manufacturers and OEM providers

Identify co‑marketing opportunities and territory growth initiatives

Managed Services Growth Support the evolution from project‑based sales to recurring revenue.

Develop structured managed service offerings and pricing models

Increase attachment rates of lifecycle support agreements

Train sales teams to effectively position managed service solutions

Qualifications

10+ years of progressive B2B sales leadership experience

Experience in public safety, municipal sales, fleet solutions, vehicle upfitting, or technology integration preferred

Proven success leading multi‑location or regional sales teams

Experience managing both capital equipment sales and recurring revenue models

Strong financial acumen including pricing strategy, margin management, and forecasting

CRM and sales pipeline management expertise

Successful Candidates Will Demonstrate

Strategic thinking with strong operational discipline

Data‑driven decision making

Executive presence and communication skills

Ability to build scalable systems and repeatable sales processes

High accountability and results orientation

About Island Tech Services Island Tech Services (ITS) provides advanced technology and vehicle upfitting solutions for Police, Fire, EMS, and municipal agencies. Our services include rugged computing, fleet integration, communications systems, and in‑vehicle technology designed to support those who serve our communities.

As our company continues to grow, we are looking for sales leaders who are passionate about building teams, expanding markets, and delivering solutions that make a real impact.

Benefits

401(k) with company match

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Apply Now If you're a sales leader who thrives on building teams, expanding markets, and delivering solutions to those who serve our communities, we'd love to hear from you.

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