Regional Sales Director FSI (Federal System Integrators)

Forward was founded in 2013 by four Stanford Ph.D.s, building the industry's first network digital twin: a mathematically accurate model of the production network. It's the foundation for autonomous networking, giving engineers and AI agents the ability to know the impact of every change before it touches production. That founding instinct still defines how we work. We're accurate and evidence-driven, relentless about clarity, and we'd rather be certain than comfortable, building a groundbreaking platform that transforms how teams run and secure networks across every major cloud and vendor environment.

Global leaders like Goldman Sachs, PayPal, S&P Global, IBM, and Dell trust Forward, alongside fast-growing enterprises and government agencies, realizing an average of $14.2 million in annual benefits, according to IDC. Backed by top-tier investors, including A. Capital, Andreessen Horowitz, Goldman Sachs, MSD Partners, Omega Venture Partners, Section 32, and Threshold Ventures, and headquartered in Santa Clara, we're most proud of our team: curious people who'd rather build what doesn't exist than accept how things have always been done.

Forward looking for an experienced Regional Sales Director Federal Systems Integrators (FSI’s):

• Do you want to create a category and help build a special company?
• Do you want to sell a platform that solves real networking problems?
• Do sensible quotas and no cap on earnings pique your interest?
• Join a company that has been in the market 5+ years and has some of the top Federal agencies and F500/Global 2000 already buying and referenceable.
• If you have 10+ years of wildly successful experience selling to the federal government ..you may be the one!
• We are building a special team and hope you consider us if you want to have the experience of changing the networking world as we know it.

Forward is searching for a FSI Seller strategically focused on selling technology solutions to FSI clients. In this critical role, you will manage and drive sales efforts for the FSI market segment within the Federal sales team of Forward Networks. You will be instrumental in developing and executing growth strategies, as well as a comprehensive go-to-market approach in order to expand existing business within the Federal Government.

To succeed in this role, you will need to have: a relentless passion to develop and drive success and a strong understanding of the unique attributes/knowledge for selling technology solutions in the Federal FSI marketplace with a comprehensive understanding of Federal acquisition processes; a solid and well-rounded communication style; the skills to work/thrive in a high-growth company; a track record of success in a fast-paced, dynamic environment; an ability and proven history of driving individual sales targets; be team-oriented; strong written and oral communication skills; and an ambition to take on increasing levels of responsibility as we continue our growth.

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Build and drive a pipeline of new prospects.
• Develop a go-to-market plan for FSI targets.
• Deliver on personal sales objectives quarterly for targeted major opportunities.
• Execute strategies for generating demand in both direct and indirect sales scenarios.
• Lead the team in achieving quarterly and annual revenue and GP targets.
• Establish long-term consultative relationships with FSI accounts/clients.
• Leverage OEM partners and other business relationships to increase revenue and margin.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

• 10+ years of progressive sales, channel and leadership experience selling technology solutions and services within the FSI/Federal marketplace.
• Experience selling to and working with Leidos, BAH and CACI highly desired
• Proficient with revenue demand generation, sales methodologies, and reporting.
• A demonstrated ability to use personal knowledge, network, processes, and solution selling strategies to meet revenue and growth objectives.
• Proven track record of success in achieving sales targets directly to federal customers.
• Relationship-driven, with a solid executive presence and proven ability to earn credibility with government executives.
• Experience selling technology solutions products in the Federal/FSI marketplace.
• Minimum TS/SCI Clearance Desired

The expected On-Target Cash Earnings for this role is between 320,000-360,000 per year. Within this range, individual pay is determined by several factors including but not limited to, job-related skills, work experience, and relevant education/training