Now Hiring - Pylon - Director of Sales in San Diego, CA

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Location: San Diego, CA (In-person only) Make your network work for you. Help modernize government cybersecurity--and earn up to $300K+ doing it. Pylon is a fast-moving cybersecurity startup serving the Department of Defense. Our software cuts manual work, boosts security, and reduces waste. We helped the Defense Health Agency save $25M --and now we're scaling through direct sales and strategic reseller partnerships We're hiring a Director of Sales to lead both sides of our go-to-market strategy--direct government sales and reseller partnerships. You'll work directly with founders and move fast without red tape. Why join us * $240K -$300K+ total comp (base + commissions + bonuses) * End-to-end ownership of both direct and partner sales strategy * Direct access to leadership and decision-makers * Real impact at a startup modernizing cybersecurity for government agencies Responsibilities * Own the full sales cycle for direct government deals--from prospecting to close * Build and manage relationships with key DoD buyers and acquisition teams * Recruit, activate, and support high-performing resellers and integrators * Navigate federal procurement programs (GSA, SEWP, DoD ESI, etc) * Drive pipeline growth and forecast revenue in Hubspot * Represent Pylon at top industry events (AFCEA, NDIA, TechNet, etc.) * Collaborate with marketing on sales materials, training, and partner enablement Requirements * Proven success in direct federal sales and/or channel management * Strong federal network and ability to turn connections into revenue * Expertise in government procurement and contract vehicles * CRM proficiency (HubSpot or similar) * Familiarity with DoD cybersecurity frameworks (RMF, NIST) is a plus Compensation & Benefits * Base salary: $90,000 - $150,000 * OTE: $240,000 - $300,000+ (commissions and bonuses) * Incentives: Reseller recruitment bonuses and revenue accelerators * Insurance: 100% employer-paid health, dental, vision, and life (you + family) * Retirement: 401K with company match * Time off: Unlimited PTO (manager approval required) * Perks: $50/month internet reimbursement + $100/quarter "Fun Funds" Apply now Ready to put your network to work and help modernize how government agencies manage and secure their infrastructure? Apply today.