Director of Sales, Education

ABM

Denver, CO

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Aviation Industry, Budgeting, Business Growth, C-Level Management, Clean Technologies, Commercial Real Estate, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Conservation, Distribution Services, E Programming Language, Engineering Change Management, Facilities Engineering, Finance, Financial Statements, Financial Strategy, Funding, Head of Finance, Higher Education, Homeland Security, Incentive Programs, Marketing Plan, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Military, Needs Assessment, Persuasion Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Proposal Writing, Real Estate, Regulations, Request for Proposals (RFP), Revenue Growth, Sales, Sales Cycle, Sales Proposals, Sales Prospecting, Sales Strategy, Salesforce.com, Service Delivery, Strategic Planning, Team Player, Technical Delivery, Time Management, Training Program, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Denver, CO
POSTED
3 days ago
Director Of Sales

We are looking for a Director of Sales to join our Education Solutions team to continue the growth of our business in the K-12 and Higher Education markets.

The Director of Sales' objective is to demonstrate ABM's unique value to potential customers and provide them with facility assessments and proposals that address funding gaps and provide creative solutions to operating budget shortfalls. This is done through C-suite level interaction/customer advocating within an organization to understand their needs and then turn that into a vision for a comprehensive solution. This position requires the Director of Sales to be well versed in public finance, school funding and financial acumen and to demonstrate an ability to navigate a complex selling environment. Special emphasis is placed on building advanced financial strategies that overcome gaps and pressures within the client's operating budget.

Pay: $122,850 - $228,150 base + Bonus

You may be eligible to participate in a Company incentive or bonus program.

Benefit Information:

ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package. For information about ABM's benefits, visit Recruiting Flyer - Staff & Mgmt

Responsibilities
  • High level of motivation and ability to secure appointments with K12 and Higher Ed – C level decision makers
  • Drive sales process, from start to finish, prospecting the opportunities and clients and developing sales strategy.
  • Perform the necessary research to qualify and develop a sales strategy for a specific territory marketing plan intended to secure sales at or above annual quotas
  • Good understanding of client finances and ability to read and understand client financial statements
  • Secure key opportunities through financial agreements
  • Thorough understanding of energy conservation and energy governing laws/regulations
  • Identify, qualify, develop and sell complex, bundled financial, facility and technical solutions
  • Assist in developing the right solution/need for the customer
  • Ability to communicate, council, and sell at all levels of an Education organization but with extensive acumen at the "C" suite: Superintendents and business managers (K12) Presidents, CFOs, COOs, VPs of Finance, Treasurers (HED).
  • Be THE advocate for 100% referenceable clients relating to this value proposition
Qualifications
  • Proven success in selling complex facilities services and/or performance contracts
  • Successful experience managing very long RFP driven sales cycles
  • Experience selling into markets such as K-12 Education and Colleges/Universities is highly preferred
  • Extensive knowledge of proactive prospecting at the financial decision-making level of K12 and HED
  • Experience selling multiyear service-related contracts with annual values in the millions
  • Four-year degree, but additional years of experience in the Facilities Services industry can be a substitute
  • Must be able to produce a persuasive proposal through exceptional writing skills as required for all RFP's, RFQ's, contracts, and all other forms of written communication to the client.
  • Must have strong written and oral communication skills, presentation skills, and computer skills in in MS PowerPoint, Word & Excel
  • Must be comfortable with speaking to large audiences
  • Ability to understand operating budgets
  • Ability to collaborate with an Operations Team, meet firm deadlines and quarterback the team so they do the same
  • Ability to master ABM financial tools; Salesforce, Capital Generation Tool, ECM Matrix
About Us

ABM (NYSE: ABM) is one of the world's largest providers of integrated facility, engineering, and infrastructure solutions. Every day, our over 100,000 team members deliver essential services that make spaces cleaner, safer, and efficient, enhancing the overall occupant experience. ABM serves a wide range of market sectors including commercial real estate, aviation, education, mission critical, and manufacturing and distribution. With over $8 billion in annual revenue and a blue-chip client base, ABM delivers innovative technologies and sustainable solutions that enhance facilities and empower clients to achieve their goals. Committed to creating smarter, more connected spaces, ABM is investing in the future to meet evolving challenges and build a healthier, thriving world. ABM: Driving possibility, together. ABM is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer that does not discriminate on the basis of any trait or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, including disability and protected veteran status. ABM is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance in completing the employment application, please call 888-328-8606. We will provide you with assistance and make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis. ABM participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program. E-Verify is an internet-based system used to electronically confirm employment eligibility. ABM is a military-friendly company proudly employing thousands of men and women who have served in the U.S. military. With ABM, you'll have access to a world-class training program and ample opportunities to use the skills you developed while serving our country. Whether you're looking for a frontline or professional position, you can find post-military career opportunities across ABM. ABM directs all applicants to apply at www.abm.com/careers. ABM does not accept unsolicited resumes or submissions outside of this portal. Applicants should submit their application by clicking Apply Now. For more information, visit www.abm.com

Job Info
  • Job Identification 153597
  • Posting Date 05/18/2026, 11:25 PM
  • Job Schedule Full time
  • Locations Tempe, AZ, United States Los Angeles, CA, United States Tustin, CA, United States Chicago, IL, United States Austin, TX, United States Dallas, TX, United States Houston, TX, United States Denver, CO, United States
  • Job Category Sales Leader
  • Work Days Full Time Days
  • Workplace Hybrid

About the Company

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ABM

ABM offers a wide variety of service-related positions, including electricians, HVAC technicians, security officers, parking attendants, and cleaning jobs. ABM cares about your success.

We provide training so that you learn new job skills and take pride in the quality service you're giving to clients. You'll look like the trained professional you are when you wear a ABM uniform.For your health and safety, we use non-toxic cleaning products and up-to-date equipment.

Our internal training program focuses on teaching you the skills and processes that have helped many of our employees starting out as a janitor, cashier, security officer or building engineer grow into various management roles throughout the company. These jobs aren't your everyday at ABM; they are careers.

Thousands of commercial, industrial, government and retail clients look to ABM for consistent quality service that meets their specialized facility service needs including commercial cleaning and maintenance, facility engineering, energy efficiency, parking and security services.

With fiscal 2011 revenues of approximately $4.2 billion and nearly 100,000 employees, our 300+ offices across the U.S. and various international locales enable us to provide custom facility solutions to sites of all sizes — from neighborhood banks and schools to the largest and most complex facilities, such as corporate office parks and major airports.

With more than 300+ offices located throughout the country, we are always accepting applications for janitorial maintenance, landscaping gardeners, security guards, parking attendants, shuttle drivers and building engineers.

ABM IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER (MINORITY/FEMALE/VETERAN/DISABILITY)

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Business Services - Other
FOUNDED
1909
WEBSITE
http://www.abm.com/