Regional Director, AE - Southeast (EST/CST Timezones)
Human Interest
- Job Type: Full-Time
- Function: Sales
- Industry: Fintech
- Post Date: 03/06/2026
- Website: humaninterest.com
- Company Address: 655 Montgomery Street, Suite 1800, San Francisco, CA, 94111
About Human Interest
Human Interest is founded on a simple idea: Affordable, zero-transaction fee, 401(k) plans for small and medium businesses. Businesses that, historically, never had access to these types of investment and tax-benefit retirement vehicles.Job Description
About the role
The sales revenue organization plays a vital role in meeting and exceeding revenue goals, and executing the company’s mission and go-to-market strategies. Our sales leaders are agile, forward-thinking, collaborative, and driven. As a Regional Director, you will build, inspire, and guide a team of Account Executives in a defined geographic area. You are instrumental in championing the team’s monthly quota attainment and revenue growth.
What you get to do every day
- Coach and mentor a team of Account Executives to achieve and excel revenue goals
- Recruit and retain Account Executives by hiring for required skills and competencies, while coaching sales and implementation processes
- Manage the end-to-end sales process and forecast sales
- Drive a culture of accountability while having fun in the process
- Travel within your region and nationally to participate in field rides with individual team members, and attend meetings that include sales conferences, trade shows, and partnership huddles.
What you bring to the role
- 1+ years of experience in selling 401k with proven success
- 3-5 years of experience in leading front line sales professionals across multiple functions in the retirement services/HCM/payroll industry
- Successful – Proven track record of meeting and exceeding your sales quota
- Experience building relationships with CPA's, payroll providers, HR consultants, and benefit brokers
- Tech Savvy - you have experience using Salesforce CRM to manage sales process and forecasting
- Exceptional communication skills - both written and verbal
- Willing to flex with constant change and day-to-day competing priorities
- Must be located in Southeast -Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana
Why you will love working at Human Interest
Human Interest is tackling one of our country's biggest challenges - closing the retirement gap. You'll be instrumental in architecting and scaling solutions that bring financial security to employees at small and medium-sized businesses nationwide. We’ve made significant progress, but there is still growth ahead, offering you a unique opportunity to solve complex problems, drive innovation, and advance your career alongside a dedicated, mission-driven team. We value hard work and recognize that our team's contributions are key to our continued success.
Join Human Interest and make a lasting impact by shaping the future of retirement.
Our operating principles define how we work together as a team. They reflect Human Interest’s unique view on what’s important and what’s right. Documenting this core aspect of our culture helps employees make good decisions on their own. It also helps candidates considering career opportunities critically evaluate whether they will thrive at Human Interest.
- Customer obsession: We're all about creating amazing experiences for our customers. We put their needs first and go the extra mile to make them smile.
- Long-Term Orientation: We're not just playing for today; we're building a legacy. We think big, plan strategically, and invest in our future.
- Autonomous and Accountable Teams: We trust our team members to take ownership and make smart decisions. We empower you to be your best self!
- An Escalating Bar for Talent and Performance: We're constantly raising the bar and challenging ourselves to be better. We believe in growth and continuous improvement.
- Fundamental Optimism: We see the glass as half full (and then we fill it up with more amazing ideas!). We believe in the power of positivity and the potential for greatness.
Compensation - At Human Interest, we consider a number of factors to determine the appropriate pay range for each position, including the cost of labor in different markets across the U.S. The total On Target Earnings (OTE) for the role described in this job posting is $200,000 - $220,000 which includes a base salary of $110,000, and a variable target compensation of $110,000. The specific pay rate offered is based on the candidate’s relevant skills and experience. Base pay is just one component of our Total Rewards package, which also includes a comprehensive suite of physical, financial, and mental wellness benefits. Additionally, employees receive stock option grants, enhancing long-term financial growth and investment in our company's success.
Benefits -
- A great 401(k) plan: Our own! Our 401(k) includes a dollar-for-dollar employer match up to 4% of compensation (immediately vested) and $0 plan fees
- Top-of-the-line health plans, as well as dental and vision insurance
- Competitive time off and parental leave
- Addition Wealth: Unlimited access to digital tools, financial professionals, and a knowledge center to help you understand your equity and support your financial wellness
- Lyra: Enhanced Mental Health Support for Employees and dependents
- Carrot: Fertility healthcare and family forming benefits
- Candidly: Student loan resource to help you and your family plan, borrow, and repay student debt
- Monthly work-from-home stipend; quarterly lifestyle stipend
- Engaging team-building experiences, ranging from virtual social events to team offsites, promoting collaboration and camaraderie.
We’re a great place to work (but don’t take our word for it)
Here’s a list of our awards and accolades:
- Certified as a Great Place To Work® (2023-2025)
- Fortune Best Place to Work in the Bay Area (2024)
- Best Places to Work by Built In (2023-2024)
- America’s Best Startup Employers by Forbes (2020-2022, 2024)
- A Top Company by Y Combinator (2020-2023)
- Inc. Fastest Growing Companies (2021)
Human Interest is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran or military status, pregnancy, or any other characteristics protected under federal, state, or local laws. Employment with Human Interest is at-will, meaning either you or the company may terminate employment at any time, with or without cause or notice, except as otherwise provided by law or written agreement.
We are committed to making every stage of our application process fully accessible to all individuals. If you need a reasonable accommodation at any point in the process, please let us know at applicantaccommodations@humaninterest.com.
Protect yourself against fraud and identity theft. Apply to our open positions directly via our careers page on Greenhouse. Human Interest will never ask applicants for their financial or banking information as part of our application process. All legitimate communication will come from a @humaninterest.com email address. If you have questions, please reach out to us directly at careers@humaninterest.com
Please note Human Interest does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from candidates. We will not consider resumes from vendors, including and without limitation search firms, staffing agencies, fee-based referral services, and recruiting agencies.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. We comply with CCPA guidelines.
See more: https://humaninterest.com/disclosures