Sales Account Manager, ITS
2 days ago
Philadelphia
Job Description Who is Seyond? Seyond is a leading global provider of image-grade LiDAR technology, powering a safer, smarter and more mobile world across the automotive, intelligent transportation, robotics and industrial automation sectors. Founded in Silicon Valley with strategically placed research and manufacturing facilities across the globe, Seyond is crafting LiDAR solutions that elevate autonomous driving and fuel the advancement of smart infrastructure development. Our dynamic portfolio – including ultra-long range flagship LiDAR sensor Falcon, mid-to-short range LiDAR sensor Robin and perception service software platform OmniVidi – powers automotive and ITS solutions for partners like NIO, Faraday Future, Exwayz and Hexagon. Currently, over 200,000 Falcon units are in use, and the product continues to be mass-produced today. Regional Sales Manager, ITS East About Seyond Seyond is a global leader in high-fidelity LiDAR technology, delivering advanced perception solutions for Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), smart infrastructure, robotics, industrial automation, and next-generation mobility applications. With deep expertise in precision sensing and edge intelligence, Seyond provides a robust portfolio of LiDAR sensors, perception software, and transportation analytics platforms, including the SIMPL™ ITS Management Platform, designed to improve roadway safety, traffic operations, and multimodal mobility. Founded in Silicon Valley with a growing global footprint, Seyond combines world-class engineering with a customer-first mindset to help transportation agencies modernize infrastructure and deploy safer, smarter intersections and roadway systems. This position is not eligible for employment-based immigration sponsorship. Position Summary The Regional Sales Manager, ITS East, will be responsible for driving strategic growth and market expansion across the Eastern United States. This is not a transactional sales role. The ideal candidate will serve as a regional market leader responsible for: • developing long-term customer relationships,, • influencing transportation specifications,, • supporting distributor growth,, • driving engineering engagement,, • expanding strategic ITS partnerships, and The Regional Sales Manager will work closely with state DOTs, municipalities, counties, engineering consultants, system integrators, and distribution partners to accelerate the adoption of Seyond's SIMPL platform and LiDAR detection technologies. Reporting Structure • Reporting to: Vice President of Sales, ITS Americas, • Location: Remote – Eastern United States The Regional Sales Manager, ITS East, will be responsible for driving growth and strategic market development across the entire Eastern United States territory, including: • Southeast, • Mid-Atlantic Preferred locations include, but are not limited to: • Atlanta, GA, • Charlotte, NC, • Northern Virginia, • Philadelphia, PA, • Boston, MA Strategic Sales & Market Development • Drive regional revenue growth and market penetration for Seyond ITS solutions., • Develop and execute territory growth plans aligned with company revenue objectives., • Build strategic relationships with:, • State DOTs, • Municipal transportation departments, • Toll authorities, • Transit agencies, • Engineering consultants, • ITS integrators, • Channel/distribution partners, • Influence project specifications and approved product lists through direct engagement with engineering firms and public agencies., • Conduct technical presentations, lunch-and-learns, demonstrations, and customer workshops., • Support pilot programs, field evaluations, and proof-of-concept deployments., • Support and enable Seyond's distributor-first go-to-market strategy., • Conduct joint customer meetings and strategic account planning with regional distribution partners., • Assist partners with pipeline development, sales strategy, competitive positioning, and technical education., • Maintain accurate pipeline forecasting and CRM discipline using HubSpot., • Track project funding cycles, bid activity, infrastructure grants, and procurement timelines., • Provide executive visibility into:, • regional sales activity,, • specification progress,, • pipeline health,, • competitive threats,, • Partner closely with:, • Business Development, • Product Management, • Engineering, • Field Application Engineering, • Customer Success, • Provide market feedback to help shape future product development and roadmap priorities., • Represent Seyond at:, • ITS America, • regional ITS organizations, • transportation conferences, • customer events, • industry working groups Required Experience • 3+ years of experience in ITS, transportation technology, traffic systems, smart infrastructure, or related industries., • Proven experience selling technology solutions into public-sector transportation markets., • Strong understanding of:, • DOT procurement processes, • transportation funding cycles, • consultant-driven specifications, • competitive bid environments Preferred experience with: • LiDAR technologies, • Traffic detection systems, • Video analytics, • Edge computing, • Connected intersections, • Advanced traffic management systems, • ITS architecture, • traffic operations, • intersection safety applications, • multimodal detection, • Strong executive presence and relationship-building ability., • Excellent communication and presentation skills., • Highly organized with strong CRM and forecasting discipline., • Self-motivated and capable of operating independently in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. Bachelor's degree with relevant experience in one or more of the following fields preferred: • Business, • Engineering, • Transportation, • Urban Planning, • Approximately 30–40% travel throughout the Eastern United States., • Regular travel to customer sites, distributor locations, engineering firms, industry conferences, and transportation agencies is expected., • Candidate must reside near a major airport within the territory. Seyond is rapidly expanding its presence in the ITS market and helping define the next generation of intelligent roadway infrastructure. This role offers the opportunity to: • shape regional transportation modernization efforts,, • work with cutting-edge LiDAR technology,, • influence product direction,, • build strategic partnerships, Core Values At Seyond, we value: • Emerging - Embracing opportunities and challenges as we shape the future together., • Dynamic - Leveraging innovation, creativity, and collaboration to drive meaningful impact., • Genuine - Building authentic relationships through honesty, integrity, and teamwork. Seyond offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including: • Medical, dental, and vision insurance, • 401(k) retirement plan, • Paid time off, • Paid parental leave, • Wellness reimbursement You will be supported with a competitive and comprehensive benefits package. Below are some highlights: • A variety of health insurance plans, • 401(k) retirement plan, • Paid time off, • Paid parental leave Employment at Seyond is contingent upon proof of your legal right to work in the United States under applicable law, verification of satisfactory references, and successful completion of a background check, and signing all your onboarding documents. Seyond participates in the E-Verify program to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Seyond takes data privacy and identity theft very seriously. As such, we do not request personally identifiable information (PII) from applicants over the internet or electronically. Please kindly refrain from disclosing your PII electronically during the application process or to unauthorized websites that may purport to be Seyond or any of our affiliates.