Sales Lead Jobs in Texas
Sales Lead jobs in Texas are in strong demand across retail, consumer electronics, home improvement, and specialty apparel, with openings at every level from floor-level team leader through district-supporting senior sales lead. Houston, Dallas, and Austin are the busiest hiring metros, anchored by large-footprint employers like Walmart, Target, and Best Buy, all of which maintain extensive Texas store networks and promote internally at scale. The most consistent openings are in high-volume retail environments, wireless and tech accessories, and big-box home goods. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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NTT DATA is a trusted global innovator of business and technology services, helping clients innovate, optimize, and transform for success. We strive to hire exceptional, innovative, and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.
Are you passionate about shaping large, strategic, transformational deals and engaging with C-suite leaders on strategic priorities? We’re looking for a senior leader to lead the pre-sales function for proactive large deal origination to generate high-impact, multi-million dollar opportunities across our most strategic accounts.
The Proactive Large Deal Pre-Sales Function is a critical capability that drives proactive pipeline generation and shapes complex, strategic and transformational deals. In this role, you will lead a team of client value advisors and client technology architects working at the intersection of consulting, technology, and industry expertise to identify, originate and develop transformational opportunities for our clients.
This is a player-coach role with high visibility across senior leadership, including North America CEO, COO and our Business Unit Leaders.
Job Responsibilities Include:
- Lead and mentor a high-performing team of Client Value Advisors and Client Technology Architects
- Identify and shape large, strategic opportunities within key accounts
- Lead building out compelling value propositions, technology solutions, business cases, and executive narratives aligned to C-suite priorities
- Partner with sales, practices, and industry experts to drive end-to-end opportunity shaping
- Engage clients in a consultative manner, establishing trusted advisor relationships
- Develop executive-ready deliverables including Technology Strategy, POVs, ROI/TCO models, and transformation roadmaps
- Facilitate strategy sessions, account reviews, and executive briefings
- Track and manage pipeline health, conversion, and pursuit progression
- Coach teams on value articulation, storytelling, and consultative selling
Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum 20 years of experience in program management, large deal enablement, strategic sales support, management consulting, business value consulting, value engineering, transformation strategy, or pursuit leadership within a top-tier consulting firm, global systems integrator, or large IT services provider.
- Minimum 15 years of experience developing and presenting value propositions, business cases, ROI/TCO analyses, executive investment cases, and strategic recommendations for senior stakeholders.
- MBA or a Bachelor’s degree in business, technology, engineering, or a related field.
Preferred Skills:
- Strong experience in consulting, pre-sales, or large deal shaping
- Proven ability to engage with C-suite stakeholders
- Expertise in business case development, financial modeling (ROI/TCO), and value storytelling
- Deep understanding of industry trends and technology-led transformation
- Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills
- Experience leading cross-functional teams in complex environments
- Experience leading or enabling large, complex, multi-stakeholder pursuits and proactive pipeline development in enterprise technology and services environments.
- Strong program and project management capabilities, including planning, milestone management, dependency tracking, stakeholder coordination, risk/issue management, and executive reporting.
- Demonstrated ability to lead in highly matrixed, cross-functional environments.
- Experience supporting C-suite and senior business leader engagement on business transformation, strategic investments, and enterprise change initiatives.
- Strong understanding of technology modernization and transformation across cloud, applications, infrastructure, data, digital, operations, and managed services.
- Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and executive communication skills.
- Experience in one or more of these industries: BFSI, Manufacturing, Commercial Industries, Healthcare, Life Sciences
About NTT DATA
NTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. our consulting and Industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in RD.
Whenever possible, we hire locally to NTT DATA offices or client sites. This ensures we can provide timely and effective support tailored to each client’s needs. While many positions offer remote or hybrid work options, these arrangements are subject to change based on client requirements. For employees near an NTT DATA office or client site, in-office attendance may be required for meetings or events, depending on business needs. At NTT DATA, we are committed to staying flexible and meeting the evolving needs of both our clients and employees. NTT DATA recruiters will never ask for payment or banking information and will only use @nttdata.com and @talent.nttdataservices.com email addresses. If you are requested to provide payment or disclose banking information, please submit a contact us form.
NTT DATA endeavors to make its website accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications. NTT DATA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. For our EEO Policy Statement, please click here. If you'd like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here. For Pay Transparency information, please click here.
NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for specific roles. The starting pay range for this role is $225,000 - $450,000 per year. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate’s actual work location, relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications. This position may also be eligible for incentive compensation based on individual and/or company performance.
This position is eligible for company benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance with an employer contribution, flexible spending or health savings account, life and ADD insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program with company match, and additional voluntary or legally-required benefits.
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Sales Lead Job Market in Texas
A snapshot from current Texas openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Dollar General120

- American Eagle Outfitters31

- Lane Bryant Brands Opco25

- 7-Eleven23

- Abercrombie & Fitch20

Top Industries Hiring
- Retail324
- Technology & Software28
- Consulting & Professional Services22
- Consumer Goods20
- Fashion & Apparel17
What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in sales lead jobs across Texas.
- Prior retail or sales floor experience in a team leadership or keyholder role
- Demonstrated ability to coach, develop, and motivate a small sales team
- Proficiency with point-of-sale systems and inventory management software
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for shift reporting and customer escalations
- Availability for flexible scheduling including evenings, weekends, and Texas retail peak seasons
- High school diploma or equivalent required, with associate or bachelor's degree preferred by larger employers
Sales Lead Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a sales lead in Texas?
Most sales leads in Texas move up from associate or keyholder roles after demonstrating consistent sales performance and team reliability. Texas imposes no state-issued license or certification specifically for retail sales leads. Large Texas employers like Walmart, Target, and H-E-B typically promote from within after a candidate completes internal leadership development modules. A strong performance record on the floor, combined with any completed retail management or customer service certification, strengthens candidacy.
How much do sales leads make in Texas?
Sales leads in Texas earn a median of about $74,590 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $45,550 for the lowest 10% to over $138,020 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire sales leads in Texas?
Employers hiring sales leads in Texas right now include Dollar General, American Eagle Outfitters, and Lane Bryant Brands Opco, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Texas's dense concentration of big-box retail corridors, outlet centers, and major shopping districts across the state sustains steady year-round demand from both national chains and regional specialty retailers.
Which Texas cities have the most sales lead jobs?
Austin, Houston, and Dallas have the most sales lead openings in Texas. Houston's size and retail density drive the largest share of listings, while Dallas-Fort Worth's corporate retail headquarters and massive suburban shopping corridors generate strong demand, and Austin's fast-growing consumer market has drawn national chains that staff up quickly to meet population growth.
Are there remote sales lead jobs in Texas?
Yes, but they're rare. Sales lead roles are primarily floor-based positions requiring direct team supervision and in-person customer interaction, which limits remote options significantly. About 6% of sales lead openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, and those positions tend to be in inside sales team lead roles at software, insurance, or B2B companies rather than traditional retail environments.
How can I get hired as a sales lead in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is starting as a sales associate at a high-volume Texas retailer and advancing into a keyholder or shift supervisor role within six to twelve months. H-E-B, Walmart, and Target all run structured internal leadership programs in Texas that identify associates for promotion. Taking a retail management or customer service certification through a community college like Austin Community College or Houston Community College adds an edge when competing for first-time lead positions.
Where can I find and apply to sales lead jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to sales lead jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings updated regularly. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your experience and preferred location, and apply directly to each position without any intermediary steps.
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