We use cookies. Find out more about it here. By continuing to browse this site you are agreeing to our use of cookies.
#alert
Back to search results
New

Director of Sales- Public Safety

TAPCO Inc.
120000.00 To 140000.00 (USD) Annually
dental insurance, parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k)
5100 West Brown Deer Road (Show on map)
Jul 22, 2026

If you are looking to be part of a company focused on making our roads and communities safer, apply to join our team of talented individuals today!

What TAPCO has to offer you:

  • Bonus plan
  • 10 Paid Holidays
  • Paid Vacation and Personal Time
  • Four Weeks of Paid Parental Leave with no waiting period
  • 401K Plan with Generous Employer Match and fully vested from day one
  • Company-Funded PPE
  • Company-Funded Short-Term Disability
  • Pet, Health, Vision, and Dental insurance
  • Quarterly Company Events and Lunches
  • Have a say in TAPCO Happenings by joining the Fun or Safety Committee.

What you will accomplish as our Director of Sales- Public Safety at TAPCO:

The Director of Sales, Public Safety is responsible for leading TAPCO's Public Safety sales organization, driving revenue growth, developing high-performing sales professionals, and executing strategic initiatives across assigned markets. This leader will oversee a team of seven Senior Account Executives and a Sales Manager with 7 indirect reports, focused on selling Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) and public safety solutions to Law Enforcement, Emergency Management agencies, K-12 schools, Higher Education institutions, and Event Venues.

This role partners closely with the VP of Sales and cross-functional leadership to execute sales strategies, improve operational effectiveness, and deliver predictable revenue growth through disciplined pipeline management, accurate forecasting, and continuous process improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

Sales Leadership

  • Lead, coach, mentor, and develop a team of seven Senior Account Executives responsible for achieving revenue and profitabilityobjectivesacross assigned territories.
  • Lead, coach, and mentor aSalesManager responsible for overseeing the Inside Sales team and 3 Account Executives.
  • Establish clear performance expectations, accountability measures, and development plans that drive individual and team success.
  • Conduct regular pipeline reviews, opportunity strategy sessions, and performance coaching to maximize win rates and accelerate sales cycles.
  • Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, customer focus, and continuous improvement.

Strategic Planning

  • Partner with the VP of Sales and Account Executives to develop and execute regional business plans designed to deliver sustainable year-over-year revenue growth.
  • Identifymarket opportunities, target accounts, competitive threats, and expansion strategies across all Public Safety verticals.
  • Monitor territory performance and recommend adjustments to maximize market penetration and sales effectiveness.

Cross-Functional Leadership

  • Serve as the internal advocate for the Public Safety sales organization by partnering closely with Engineering, Production, Service, Marketing, Finance, and other internal teams to remove obstacles and improvethe customerexperience.
  • Facilitate communication between sales and internal departments to ensure successful project execution, customer satisfaction, and on-time delivery.
  • Champion customer needs while balancing operational priorities across the organization.

Sales Process & Operational Excellence

  • Continuously evaluate and improve the overall sales process to increase efficiency, shorten sales cycles, improve conversion rates, and achievebookingsand pipeline creationobjectives.
  • Implement best practices for opportunity management, CRMutilization, account planning, and sales execution.
  • Drive consistency in sales methodologies and ensure adherence toestablishedsales processes.

Pipeline Development

  • Develop and execute pipeline creation strategies that consistently achieve or exceed company pipeline generation goals.
  • Monitor leading sales indicators and coach the team on prospecting, account expansion, partner engagement, and demand generation activities.
  • Collaborate with Marketing to align campaigns and lead generation efforts with regional growthobjectives.

Forecasting & Performance Management

  • Deliveraccuratemonthly, quarterly, and annual sales forecasts through disciplined opportunity management and pipeline inspection.
  • Analyze sales performance metrics, pipeline health, bookings, conversion rates, and forecast accuracy to drive informed business decisions.
  • Present sales results, forecasts, and strategic initiatives to executive leadership.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field; equivalent experience will be considered.
  • 7+ years of progressive B2B sales leadership experience, preferably within public safety, transportation, ITS, government technology, or related industries.
  • Demonstrated success leading enterprise sales teams and consistently achieving revenue growthobjectives.
  • Strong understanding of complex, consultative sales cycles involving multiple stakeholders.
  • Experience selling into government agencies, educational institutions, or public sector organizations is highly preferred.
  • Provenabilityto develop strategic account plans and execute regional growth initiatives.
  • Excellent coaching, communication, presentation, negotiation, and leadership skills.
  • Strong analytical skills with experience using CRM platforms (Salesforce preferred) for forecasting and pipeline management.

About Us:

At TAPCO, our mission is to enhance transportation and personal safety in our communities through innovative solutions and products. We are driven to save lives! Are you looking for a career where you can earn a great wage based on experience and performance, your contributions are recognized, and you will have growth potential? Then choose TAPCO!

As an EEO Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran or disability status or other acceptable taglines in all printed employment advertisements.

If any assistance is needed with the application process, please contact TAPCO HR at 800-236-4462.

Applied = 0

(web-77cf7d65c7-rcc7h)