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Recruiting from Scratch

Head of Sales

Recruiting from Scratch, Washington, DC, United States


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Head of Sales - Fast-Growing GovTech SaaS Platform Washington, D.C. | Full-Time | $175k-$225k Base (OTE ~2x Base) | 0.75-1.0% Equity

About Us: We're a venture-backed SaaS platform (YC W22) that's revolutionizing how government contractors win deals. Having scaled to 7-figures in ARR within just 12 months of launch, we're now seeking a dynamic sales leader to drive our next phase of growth and establish our Washington, D.C. presence.

The Opportunity: As our Head of Sales, you'll join a high-growth environment where you can make an immediate impact. You'll build and lead a team that's transforming how companies approach government contracting, while working directly with key accounts and establishing our footprint in the D.C. market.

What You'll Own:
  • Building and scaling our sales team from the ground up, including hiring, training, and developing AEs
  • Leading by example - closing strategic accounts while developing a repeatable sales playbook
  • Optimizing our sales operations framework, from CRM workflows to pipeline management
  • Establishing our D.C. office and building our local presence
  • Driving data-informed decisions to continuously improve team performance
What We're Looking For:
  • 3-8 years of B2B SaaS sales leadership experience
  • Track record of building or scaling high-performing sales teams
  • Strong operational mindset with experience in CRM optimization and data-driven decision making
  • Startup experience and comfort with fast-paced environments
  • Passion for the U.S. government contracting space
Bonus Points:
  • Network within the government contracting community
  • Experience in government sales
  • Track record of building sales teams from scratch
The Package:
  • Base Salary: $175k - $225k
  • OTE: Approximately 2x base
  • Equity: 0.75%-1.0% (valued at $600k at 1%)
  • Location: Washington, D.C. (in-person)