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VP of Sales

Crunchbase$200K — $240K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or related field.
  • Minimum of 8 years in sales management in a similar industry.
  • Proven sales achievements and growth-driving experience.
  • Strong leadership and team management skills.
  • Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
  • Data analysis capability for informed decision-making.
  • Proficiency in CRM software and sales analytics tools.

Responsibilities

  • Define and execute a sales strategy to meet revenue targets focusing on government clients.
  • Build and scale a high-performing sales team through hiring and mentoring.
  • Manage the entire sales process including pipeline strategy and deal governance.
  • Lead complex sales cycles including negotiations and long-term contracts.
  • Cultivate executive-level relationships with government agencies and stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with marketing, product, and leadership for a unified go-to-market approach.
  • Drive decisions using data through forecasting and KPI analysis.
  • Analyze market trends and regulatory changes to identify opportunities.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead and scale a high-performing sales organization.
  • Collaborative environment with direct partnership with executive leadership.
  • Focus on strategic objectives within a growing government sector.
  • Engagement with key stakeholders in both state and federal agencies.
  • Access to data-driven decision-making resources.
Full Job Description
Description

SENAI is seeking an experienced VP of Sales to lead and scale our sales organization, driving revenue growth and long-term strategic objectives, with a strong focus on State and Federal Government customers.

The ideal candidate is a senior sales leader with a proven track record of building high-performing sales teams, owning go-to-market strategy, and closing complex, high-value deals in government and public sector environments.

Responsibilities:

  • Define and execute the overall sales strategy to achieve revenue targets and support the company's long-term growth objectives, with a focus on State and Federal Government customers.
  • Build, lead, and scale a high-performing sales organization, including hiring, mentoring, performance management, and succession planning.
  • Own the end-to-end sales function, including pipeline strategy, forecasting, pricing, and deal governance.
  • Lead complex enterprise and government sales cycles, including strategic negotiations, RFPs/RFIs, and long-term contracts.
  • Establish and maintain executive-level relationships with key State and Federal Government agencies, partners, and stakeholders.
  • Partner closely with Marketing, Product, and Executive leadership to align go-to-market strategy, messaging, and roadmap with market and customer needs.
  • Drive data-informed decision-making through accurate forecasting, KPI tracking, and performance analysis.
  • Continuously assess market trends, regulatory changes, and competitive landscape to identify new opportunities and mitigate risks.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 8 years of experience in sales management within a similar industry.
  • Proven track record of achieving sales targets and driving growth.
  • Strong leadership and team management skills.
  • Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
  • Ability to analyze data and make informed decisions.
  • Proficiency in CRM software and sales analytics tools.

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Crunchbase is a company providing business information about private and public companies. Their content includes investment and funding information, founding members and individuals in leadership positions, mergers and acquisitions, news, and industry trends.
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