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Director of Sales & Partnerships- Element34

Banyan Software
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 1/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/7/2026
Banyan Software provides the best permanent home for successful enterprise software companies, their employees, and customers. We are on a mission to acquire, build and grow great enterprise software businesses all over the world that have dominant positions in niche vertical markets. In recent years, Banyan was named the #1 fastest-growing private software company in the US on the Inc. 5000 and amongst the top 10 fastest-growing companies by the Deloitte Technology Fast 500. Founded in 2016 with a permanent capital base setup to preserve the legacy of founders, Banyan focuses on a buy and hold for life strategy for growing software companies that serve specialized vertical markets.About Element34Element34 builds SBOX (Selenium Box) — a secure, on-premise and private cloud solution for enterprise browser testing. SBOX helps organizations run Selenium and Playwright tests behind their firewall, meeting strict data, security, and compliance requirements. Our customers include leading Fortune 500 enterprises and public sector agencies who need the flexibility of open-source frameworks with the control of internal infrastructure.We are a distributed team with deep engineering roots; most of our technical and customer success team members are based in India, with a growing GTM presence in North America.The OpportunityWe're seeking a Director of Sales & Partnerships to own and execute Element34's outbound sales and pipeline development strategy and execution. The ideal candidate is a hands-on, entrepreneurial seller who can build a repeatable sales motion from the ground up and convert inbound and outbound leads into long-term customers, driving net new revenue for Element34. This candidate will not only lead outbound and partner sales, but will also collaborate closely with marketing to test and scale early inbound channels through content, events, and targeted campaigns. This is a pivotal hire for our next stage of growth to expand our enterprise and commercial footprint across key regulated industries including Financial Services, Healthcare, and Public Sector. Location: Remote- USATravel Requirement: Approximately 10% (for trade shows, reseller events, and key meetings)Salary: $100,000- $120,000 USD base salary/ year CommissionsKey Responsibilities Outbound & Pipeline GenerationBuild and execute a targeted outbound strategy focused on priority customer profiles within regulated industries.Leverage and scale CRM systems and workflows to manage lead lists, sequences, email campaigns, and pipeline tracking.Identify new potential target customer profiles and develop compelling outreach messaging that ties to Element34's value propositions.Attend key industry events, trade shows, and partner conferences to network, represent Element34, and capture new leads and partnership opportunities. Sales Execution & Deal ManagementLead the full sales cycle from qualification through negotiation and close.Identify and execute upsell opportunities for new and existing customersCoordinate with Element34's technical and leadership teams to scope solutions, pricing, and proposal development.Track and report on pipeline health, conversion rates, and forecast accuracy.Lead enterprise procurement processes and contract management for new deals. Partner & Channel EnablementIdentify, recruit, and activate channel partners for Element34 in the public and private sector (including, but not limited to, value added resellers and QA testing managed services firms); manage and nurture existing reseller partner base.Collaborate with partners on co-marketing, demos, and joint pursuit efforts. Create battlecards and lead training and debrief sessions with partners. Sales Enablement & Process BuildingCollaborate with marketing to align outbound messaging with Element34's core value proposition and content pillars. Launch targeted outbound and nurture campaigns in collaboration with marketing. Provide structured market feedback to product leadership on roadmap, competitive positioning, and the needs of buyer personas.Help formalize CRM workflows, stage definitions, and reporting dashboards.Participate in quarterly partner webinars and co-marketing events to support joint pipeline activity.You Will Excel at This Job IfYou thrive in a builder's environment, creating structure and repeatable processes from the ground up.You're a consultative seller who values understanding the customer's workflow and tailoring the solution.You are comfortable in the technical space — not necessarily an engineer, but confident discussing infrastructure, DevOps, or testing terms. You are resourceful and data-driven, using tools like HubSpot and LinkedIn Sales Navigator to prioritize intelligently and work efficiently.You combine enterprise sales acumen with hands-on demand generation experienceQualificationsRequired5–8 years of B2B SaaS sales experience with measurable quota attainment.Proven success in outbound prospecting and closing new enterprise accounts.Experience selling DevOps, QA automation, infrastructure, or security solutions.Hands-on familiarity with tools like HubSpot, ZoomInfo, and LinkedIn Sales Navigator.Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to craft technical-credible messaging for engineering and compliance buyers.Comfortable operating independently in a global remote team.PreferredChannel or partner-management experience.Familiarity with Selenium, Playwright, or broader QA/DevOps ecosystems.Experience engaging regulated industries or public-sector accounts.Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity at Banyan: Banyan affirms that inequality is detrimental to our Global Teams, associates, our Operating Companies, and the communities we serve. As a collective, our goal is to impact lasting change through our actions. Together, we unite for equality and equity. Banyan is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristic, including race, color, genetic information, creed, national origin, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lawful alien status, ancestry, age, marital status, or protected veteran status and will not discriminate against anyone on the basis of a disability. We support an inclusive workplace where associates excel based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance.Beware of Recruitment ScamsWe have been made aware of individuals fraudulently posing as members of our Talent Acquisition team and extending fake job offers. These scams may involve requests for personal information or payment for equipment. Protect yourself by following these steps:Verify that all communications from our recruiting team come from an @banyansoftware.com email address.Remember, employers will never request payment or banking information during the hiring process.If you receive a suspicious message, do not respond — instead, forward it to careers@banyansoftware.com and/or report it to the platform where you received it.Your safety and security are important to us. Thank you for staying vigilant.

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