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VP, East

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Via

14d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior & Expert Level
  • Sales & Business Development
    Marketing
  • New York
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AI generated summary

  • You have scaled a business to $50-100M+, led senior sales teams, excel in negotiations and enterprise sales, navigate strategy and execution, and have 8-12+ years in consulting or leadership roles.
  • You will lead the Eastern region's sales efforts, manage a high-performing team, close strategic deals, shape market strategy, and represent the company with key stakeholders.

Requirements

  • You've built or scaled a commercial region or business unit from early traction to $50-100m+ in revenue
  • You've led and developed senior sales teams (10+ people), not just managed them
  • You're as comfortable in a procurement negotiation as a keynote stage
  • You have deep enterprise sales instincts and a track record of closing complex, consultative, multi-stakeholder deals
  • You move between strategy and execution fluidly; you can set a plan and run through walls to hit it
  • You've worked in or around government, infrastructure, or regulated industries (bonus if transit, mobility, or SaaS)
  • 8-12+ years of experience across some combination of consulting, enterprise sales, and commercial leadership

Responsibilities

  • Have full ownership over our Eastern U.S. region: new bookings, renewals, expansion
  • Build, lead, and scale a high-performing team of enterprise sales and account leaders
  • Personally close strategic deals with state DOTs, large transit authorities, and national private-sector partners
  • Shape regional go-to-market strategy in partnership with Marketing, Product, and Finance
  • Represent Via at the executive level: in rooms with mayors, commissioners, governors' offices, and C-suites
  • Drive competitive intelligence and market positioning; know where we're winning, where we're not, and why

FAQs

What is the main responsibility of the VP, East position?

The main responsibility is to own the Eastern U.S. region's business, focusing on new bookings, renewals, and expansion while leading a high-performing team.

What kind of experience is required for this role?

Candidates should have 8-12+ years of experience in consulting, enterprise sales, and commercial leadership, with a track record of scaling a business unit to $50-100m+ in revenue.

How will the VP, East interact with other departments?

The VP will shape the regional go-to-market strategy in partnership with Marketing, Product, and Finance, collaborating across teams to drive success.

Who does this role report to?

This role reports directly to the Chief Revenue Officer (CRO).

What is the expected travel requirement for this position?

Travel is expected to be between 25-50%.

What kind of compensation package is offered for this role?

The compensation package ranges from $250,000-$450,000 OTE, with the final amount determined by the candidate's experience, knowledge, and skills, along with a robust equity package.

Is experience in the public sector important for this role?

Yes, experience working in or around government, infrastructure, or regulated industries is important, with a bonus for experience in transit, mobility, or SaaS.

What is the company’s mission?

Via's mission is to create public transportation systems that provide greater access to jobs, healthcare, and education by transforming traditional systems into smart, efficient digital networks.

How many people will the VP, East be leading?

The VP will build, lead, and scale a high-performing team of enterprise sales and account leaders, which will consist of 10 or more individuals.

What skills are essential for success in this role?

Essential skills include deep enterprise sales instincts, the ability to close complex deals, strategic planning capabilities, and strong leadership qualities to develop senior sales teams.

Technology
Industry
501-1000
Employees

Mission & Purpose

Via builds innovative software to enable our customers — cities, transit agencies, transport operators, school districts, universities, and corporations — to transform their legacy transportation systems into advanced digital networks. As pioneers of the TransitTech category, Via’s mission is to expand access to efficient, affordable, and sustainable transportation. Via’s software enables organizations to digitize their existing transportation networks and launch new and innovative services, simultaneously lowering operating costs and increasing quality of service. Our software is used in over 500 communities in more than 35 countries around the world.