Southwire Company

Technical Sales Director

Southwire Company$120K — $150K *
Technical Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree required; Master's preferred
  • 8-14 years of relevant experience
  • Expertise in complex solution selling
  • Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills
  • Proficiency in Salesforce and customer relationship management tools

Responsibilities

  • Develop long-term sales strategies for complex products
  • Engage high-profile clients to negotiate contracts
  • Ensure technical integrity and profitability of sales proposals
  • Integrate market data to enhance sales enablement
  • Create sales frameworks to improve accuracy and win rates
  • Track performance metrics in collaboration with analytics teams
  • Consult on product positioning with cross-functional teams
  • Present technical insights and innovation strategies to executives

Benefits

  • 401k with Matching
  • Health, Life, Dental, and Vision Insurance options
  • Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
  • Long & Short-Term Disability Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement Programs
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Opportunities for Advancement and Professional Growth
  • Parental Leave
Full Job Description


Job Summary

Location: Must reside in Kansas City (or within a 45 mi range)

Responsible for sales strategy and execution of long term organizational strategies for specialized and complex products by applying expert-level knowledge. Operates autonomously to interpret complex business challenges, recommend best practices, and lead solution development that enhances organizational performance. With a strategic mind-set the roles requires direct engagement with high-profile clients and senior leadership. Focuses primarily on internal strategy, process optimization, and cross-functional collaboration, while maintaining high-level engagement with strategic customers. Aligns closely with senior leadership to influence product direction, sales effectiveness, and long-term growth.

Key Responsibilities

  • ??Develops and executes long-term organizational strategies?for specialized or technically complex products or market segments.
  • ?Engages directly with high-profile clients to set, negotiate, and finalize highly specialized contracts.
  • Acts as a specialist in complex solution selling, ensuring the technical integrity, feasibility, and profitability of proposals and systems presented to the market.
  • Develops strategy for sales enablement and technical engagement by integrating market data, product capabilities, and evolving customer applications.
  • Designs and develops industry leading sales frameworks, tools, and workflows that improve quote accuracy, cycle times, and win rates across complex opportunities.
  • Implements systems to track technical performance metrics, sales training efficacy, and solution deployment effectiveness in collaboration with analytics teams.
  • Consults on cross-functional initiatives with engineering, marketing, and operations to guide product positioning and solution design decisions.
  • Interfaces with C-suite executives and key external stakeholders to present technical insights, product roadmaps, and long-term innovation strategies.
  • Serves as a subject matter expert on company offerings, guiding both clients and teams with specialized knowledge.
  • Acts as a company representative at key events, building relationships and highlighting core offerings.
  • Performs other duties as assigned
  • Complies with all policies and standards
  • Manages staff performance and development, coaching team members to achieve their full potential in contributing to the department's goals.


  • Required Education & Experience

    Minimum Education Level: Bachelor's Degree

    Years of Experience: 8-11 Years

    Preferred Education & Experience

    Minimum Education Level: Master's degree

    Years of Experience: 12-14 Years

    Spans of Control

    Does this role Manage Southwire Team Members: No

    Travel

    Travel: up to 50%

    Working Conditions

    Office

    Equipment

    Computer/Keyboard

    Competencies

    Nimble Learning
    Customer Focus
    Plans and Aligns
    Collaborates
    Balances Stakeholders
    Action Oriented

    Skills

    Salesforce
    Relationship Building
    Sales Prospecting
    Negotiation
    Enthusiasm
    Customer Relationship Management
    Positivity
    Sales Presentations
    Selling Techniques
    Rapport Building
    Benefits We Offer:
    • 401k with Matching
    • Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)
    • Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
    • Long & Short-Term Disability
    • Supplemental Insurance Plans
    • Employee Assistance Program
    • Employee Referral Program
    • Tuition Reimbursement Programs
    • Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities
    • Parental Leave
    • & More

    About Southwire Company

    Southwire Company is a leading manufacturer of wire and cable used in the transmission and distribution of electricity. The company also produces a range of other electrical products, including wiring devices, tools, and equipment. Southwire serves customers in the construction, industrial, utility, and OEM markets. The company was founded in 1950 and is headquartered in Carrollton, Georgia.
    Learn more about Southwire Company
    Size
    7,000 employees
    Industry
    Founded
    1937

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