Vice President Sales, CPBU

Skorpios Technologies

$145K — $220K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Over 7 years of experience in the photonics industry, particularly with optical components.
  • BS in Electrical Engineering, Material Science, Physics, Chemistry, or related field + 13 years of experience; MS + 11 years; Ph.D. + 8 years.
  • Strong preference for fluency in Mandarin for global customer relations.
  • Technical fluency in photonics devices for optical communications.
  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills across various stakeholder levels.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute a sales strategy for Skorpios Communications Products.
  • Create and implement sales plans for key accounts using both distributor networks and direct contacts.
  • Generate new business and maximize opportunities with existing clients.
  • Understand client requirements, develop relationships, and close sales efficiently.
  • Track opportunities and maintain electronic records of customer interactions in CRM.
  • Grow Skorpios' relationship with top-level management at customer organizations.
  • Maintain aggressive sales forecasts and focus on closing skills.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare benefits and a 401(k) savings plan.
  • Paid time off to support work-life balance.
  • Eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus and potential stock-based compensation.
Full Job Description
Job Type

Full-time

Description

The CPBU Senior Sales Director is a key contributor to the CPBU Sales Organization with cooperation of other departments. This individual should accomplish a fast-growing Communications sales pipeline and revenue growth with our unique communications products. Work with Key Customer contacts as well as Skorpios Engineering, Operations and Executive Teams to exceed corporate objectives for sales growth and revenue.

Responsibilities
  • Develop and execute sales strategy for Skorpios Communications Products.
  • Solid understanding of the optical communications Business, especially as relates to optical devices
  • Develop and execute sales plans for key accounts utilizing distributor network and direct contacts
  • Generate new business, maximizing opportunities with existing clients.
  • Understanding clients' requirements, developing relationships, coordinating corporate resources, and closing sales on schedule
  • Track opportunities and maintain good electronic records of customer interactions in Skorpios CRM
  • In addition to technical contacts with customers, grow Skorpios' relationship with top customer management
  • Maintain aggressive sales forecasts
  • Identify market conditions and competitor activities for skorpio's strategy
  • Focus will be on closing skills and meeting/exceeding sales goals
  • Work with inside sales, engineering, and operations teams to provide an outstanding experience for our customers


Requirements

  • Over seven years of experience in photonics industry, mainly focused on optical components
  • BS in Electrical Engineering, Material Science, Physics, Chemistry, or related + 13 years, MS + 11 years, or Ph.D. + 8 years

Competencies
  • Excellent leadership and people management
  • Opportunity tracking in CRM
  • Exceptional communications/interpersonal skills with customers, Skorpios divisions and executives
  • Oral/written/spoken proficiency in English
  • Strong technical fluency photonics devices for optical communications.
  • Strong preference for Mandarin fluency to interact with global customers.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance Requirements

Authorization may be required to release covered technology to employees who are not U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, asylees, or refugees.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice at the discretion of the company.

Compensation and Benefits

Skorpios embraces a Total Compensation philosophy that includes a base salary, eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus, and, for many positions, stock-based compensation.

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support employee health, welfare, and retirement. Highlights include healthcare benefits, a 401(k) savings plan, and paid time off.

The actual starting base salary will be determined based on role-related criteria, including educational qualifications or equivalent experience, relevant work history, and the skills required for the role. This is not an exhaustive list, as some roles may demand unique skills or expertise.

****Recruiters or Agencies will not be considered for this position***

Salary Description

$145,000.00 - $220,000.00 per year

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