Minimum 5 years of sales experience in technical products
Proven business development skills with quick adaptability to new concepts
Excellent presentation skills with a track record of closing deals
Ability to engage customers face-to-face and develop tailored solutions
Proven resilience in overcoming sales barriers
Energetic and proactive approach to problem-solving
MBA preferred but not required
Responsibilities
Develop and manage the sales and marketing department
Shape the strategic direction of the company
Create and execute the business development plan
Continuously update and manage the marketing plan
Accurately forecast monthly sales projections
Oversee the sales team and allocate resources effectively
Collaborate with engineering to create market-driven products
Manage overseas sales offices and operations
Benefits
Opportunity to work closely with executive leadership including the Board of Directors
Creative freedom in developing marketing and sales strategies
Impactful role in shaping company growth and direction
Dynamic work environment in a growing organization
Potential for international travel to engage with customers
Full Job Description
Job Brief
This person will have to work closely with the VP of Engineering and the engineering team. The VP of Sales & Marketing will be a member of the Board of Directors and report to the Chairman of the Company.
City:
Delray Beach
State/Territory:
FL
Requisition Hiring Manager:
Acuity, Sanyell
Requisition Recruiter:
Department:
Sales
Hot Job:
No
We are seeking a Vice President of Sales & Marketing to join their growing organization. The Vice President will report directly to the President. This person will have to work closely with the VP of Engineering and the engineering team. The VP of Sales & Marketing will be a member of the Board of Directors and report to the Chairman of the Company.
Responsibilities:
This individual will be responsible for developing and managing the sales and marketing department, and will be measured based on performance against both short term and long term goals. Idea generation and creativity in this position are a must, as are the ability to work with deadlines, manage and complete sales projects through commercialization, and develop creative techniques in the technical sale of concepts and products.
Major components of this position will include:
Assist in molding the strategic direction of company
Develop and implement business development plan for company
Execute marketing plan and continually update
Develop sales forecast with accuracy month to month
Manage sales team ensuring proper level and use of resources
Selection and use of proper information technology including CRM software
Work with engineering to develop products to match customer and market needs uncovered through contact with customers and prospects
Manage overseas Sales offices
Position Specifications:
The successful candidate will possess a proven track record of project delivery, with a strong business profit orientation.
Knowledge of technical products, including the ability to learn new products/concepts quickly.
Strong sense of urgency.
Ability to execute quickly.
Ability to manage multiple projects.
Strong decision making capabilities.
Ability to work independently.
Demonstrated customer interface skills utilizing multiple methods of communication.
Requirements:
5 years minimum of strong sales experience of technical products.
Must have strong business development skills and be able to talk with prospects and pick up concepts quickly.
Must possess excellent presentation skills
Must have proven track record of closing deals and executing contracts.
Must be able to demonstrate ability to meet and sell to customers face-to-face, and create solutions during such meetings.
Must be resilient and able to overcome classic sales barriers like an unwillingness to change or try new things.
Must be energetic and willing to do what it takes.
MBA is not required, but strongly preferred.
The position will require approximately 25% - 30% travel to visit customers and prospect; there will be some periods where travel may be up to 50%.
