Thornley Corporate Solutions

Sales Director – Infrastructure / Geospatial Solutions

Thornley Corporate Solutions  •  $250k/yr  •  Michigan (Onsite)  •  21 days ago
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Job Description

Sales Director – Infrastructure / Geospatial Solutions

$250K–$275K OTE + 1% Commission on Revenue Generated

Remote – United States

A high-growth geospatial data and analytics company is seeking a Sales Director to launch and scale a new infrastructure-focused business vertical across transportation, utilities, and telecommunications markets.

This is a rare opportunity to build a market from the ground up with the backing of an established enterprise platform, proven large-scale data capabilities, and executive-level support.

The company's technology and infrastructure intelligence solutions support use cases including:


  • Transportation corridor and roadway asset intelligence

  • Utility pole and infrastructure analysis

  • Vegetation management and corridor assessment

  • Infrastructure condition monitoring and digital asset inventory

  • GIS, LiDAR, and geospatial analytics applications

The Opportunity

This role is focused on developing new business across:


  • State Departments of Transportation (DOTs)

  • Electric utilities and transmission operators

  • Telecommunications and fiber deployment organizations

  • Engineering, GIS, and infrastructure services partners

You will play a leading role in defining market strategy, building relationships, securing early commercial wins, and helping establish the company as a recognized player in the infrastructure geospatial market.

Responsibilities


  • Develop and execute go-to-market strategy across DOT, utility, and telecom sectors

  • Identify, prospect, and close new business opportunities

  • Build relationships with senior stakeholders, technical teams, and decision-makers

  • Drive pilots, proof-of-concepts, and early-stage commercial engagements

  • Collaborate with leadership and product teams to refine positioning and offerings

  • Evaluate and develop channel and strategic partnership opportunities

  • Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and customer meetings

What Success Looks Like

Within the first 12–24 months, success will include:


  • Building a strong qualified pipeline

  • Securing initial commercial wins and reference customers

  • Establishing credibility within the infrastructure and geospatial ecosystem

  • Creating scalable growth opportunities across multiple verticals

  • Helping lay the foundation for a larger long-term commercial organization

Ideal Background

Candidates should have experience selling into one or more of the following markets:


  • State DOTs

  • Electric utilities

  • Telecommunications infrastructure providers

  • Infrastructure engineering or GIS environments

Strong preference for candidates with experience in:


  • Geospatial / GIS platforms

  • LiDAR or mapping technologies

  • Infrastructure intelligence or asset management solutions

  • Digital twins, corridor intelligence, or infrastructure analytics

  • AEC / engineering services environments

Relevant backgrounds may include:


  • Geospatial technology providers

  • Infrastructure analytics companies

  • GIS or mapping organizations

  • Engineering / AEC firms

  • Asset management or infrastructure survey providers

Candidate Profile


  • Proven hunter mentality with a track record of opening new accounts

  • Comfortable building a territory and vertical from scratch

  • Strong consultative selling skills with technical credibility

  • Existing relationships across DOT, utility, telecom, or infrastructure sectors preferred

  • Entrepreneurial, self-sufficient, and commercially driven

  • Comfortable operating independently in an early-stage growth environment

Candidates currently operating at Director or VP level are encouraged to apply, particularly those who remain actively involved in business development and strategic sales.

Compensation

  • OTE: $250,000–$275,000
  • Commission: 1% of revenue generated

  • Competitive base salary plus uncapped earning potential

  • Strong upside tied directly to growth of the business unit

Why Join?


  • Build a new vertical with significant long-term market potential

  • Work with a proven enterprise-scale data and analytics platform

  • High visibility and influence with executive leadership

  • Opportunity to shape strategy, partnerships, and future team growth

  • Clear pathway to building and leading a larger commercial organization over time
Thornley Corporate Solutions

About Thornley Corporate Solutions

We recruit Automotive Sales and Account Management skills across the Greater Detroit area.

Speaking with hundreds of Automotive professionals each week we regularly place the following types of candidates in the Detroit area:

Inside Sales

Applications Engineers

Sales Engineers

Account Managers

Sales Managers

Sales Directors

VP's Sales

If you are looking for a new position in this field or are recruiting for these skills, please call us on 313-346-5008 or email daren@thornleycs.com

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
1-10 employees
Headquarters
Detroit, Michigan
Year Founded
2010
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