Sales Director job description

Job brief

We are in search of a Sales Director who can craft and implement sales plans from start to finish while leading a large sales team. The ideal candidate also possesses a successful track record of exceeding targets and the ability to mentor other team members.

Responsibilities

• Exceed sales objectives for the assigned accounts and territories.
• Develop and maintain relationships with customers.
• Design and implement strategies to achieve KPIs and grow the customer base.
• Meet with clients to understand their business goals and needs.
• Present value propositions to prospects through presentations and proposals.
• Keep track of and learn trends that are category-specific.
• Grow the team’s performance.
• Organize seminars and other sales training events for team members.
• Report to upper management periodically and present to board members.
• Investigate and seek out possible significant clients, with the goal of forming mutually beneficial relationships.
• Identify emerging markets that may be beneficial to the company.
• Keep track of market fluctuations and develop sales strategies to help you handle them successfully.
• Train and supervise a team of sales managers to ensure a cohesive sales force.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Past experience in a similar role
• Proven track record of exceeding targets
• Experience in creating sales plans from start to finish
• Ability to pitch product and services and communicate prospects including C-level
• Leadership and mentoring skills
• Great presentation and communication skills
• Fantastic negotiation and communicative skills