Managing Director, Sales

Description Company Description The Vertex Companies, LLC (VERTEX) is a global $180M professional services firm that integrates strategic advisory, project management, and dispute resolution services for organizations facing complex challenges in a world of risk. We embody our core values of embracing lifelong learning, operating with urgency, maximizing value, and driving collaboration to better outcomes for our clients, colleagues, and communities. Join us if you are looking for a career that offers you a chance to love what you do and deliver meaningful impact. Job Description We are seeking a results-oriented sales leader to drive revenue growth and scale a disciplined, repeatable sales engine. This role is accountable for pipeline generation, deal conversion, and strategic account expansion across complex, technical industries, including construction (owners & developer markets), healthcare, energy, and higher education in support of our Project Advisory practice. The ideal sales leader should have credible relationships in the owner and developer markets of the construction industry specifically with experience selling consultative real estate and environmental services.This sales leader will have strong cross-sell mindset and be able to penetrate multiple buying centers within institutional owner and developer organizations and work in coordination with existing seller-doers and account management. Partnering closely with the Project Advisory Practice Area Leader and Project Advisory senior leadership, this individual will lead the shift toward proactive, value-based selling-ensuring our most strategic services are effectively positioned, sold, and delivered to drive measurable business impact. Core Responsibilities Revenue Growth & Sales Execution Own pipeline generation, sales execution, and revenue performance across priority markets and service lines. Drive consistent growth in strategic, high-value deals through disciplined sales processes and active deal leadership. Lead account planning and expansion strategies to increase share of wallet within key clients. Personally engage in high-value pursuits-shaping deal strategy, messaging, and closing approach. Pipeline Management & Forecasting Build and maintain a robust, qualified pipeline aligned to revenue targets. Establish forecasting rigor, pipeline governance, and sales performance metrics. Track and improve conversion rates, deal velocity, and win rates across the sales funnel. Implement a data-driven approach to sales management and performance accountability. Cross-Sales Leadership Instill a high-performance, accountability-driven sales culture. Coach teams on consultative, value-based selling techniques tailored to complex client challenges. Align sales efforts across practices to drive cross-selling and integrated solution selling. Commercial Strategy & Market Focus Partner with the CCO and leadership to prioritize target markets, clients, and high-margin service offerings. Translate technical expertise into clear, differentiated value propositions that resonate with executive buyers. Support pricing strategy, commercial negotiations, and positioning for complex engagements. Sales Enablement & Collaboration Equip teams with tools, messaging, and frameworks to sell effectively across the full project lifecycle. Collaborate with marketing to drive demand generation and targeted campaigns that produce qualified leads. Ensure alignment between sales, marketing, and practice leaders to maximize revenue opportunities. Qualifications & Competencies Requires a Bachelor's degree and 15+ years of experience in sales leadership or business development within consulting or professional services industries. Experience selling solution bundles across multiple service lines in the construction industry, specifically with relationships in the owner and developer markets. Proven track record of meeting or exceeding revenue targets and closing complex high-value deals relate