We are looking to hire a Director Sales & Marketing who will be in charge of leading our company’s marketing efforts. As a successful hire, the sales director is responsible for leading the company’s sales team, overseeing sales operations, and achieving revenue targets. They collaborate with team members across departments—including marketing and account management—to implement strategic sales initiatives and develop solutions that meet customer needs. This role also involves analyzing market trends, improving the sales process, and ensuring the sales department achieves its quotas and goals.

Key Responsibilities

Sales directors oversee multiple aspects of the sales process. Their duties include the following:

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  Leading the sales teamMentoring sales managers and representatives, building relationships, and ensuring team alignment with the company’s sales goals.

  
  


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  Developing strategic sales plansImplementing sales strategies to achieve revenue targets, increase market share, and launch new products.

  
  


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  Forecasting and reportingCreating accurate sales forecasts, analyzing sales performance, and presenting sales reports to stakeholders.

  
  


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  Building customer relationshipsStrengthening the customer base by understanding customer needs, addressing challenges, and improving satisfaction.

  
  


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  Collaborating with teamsWorking with marketing, business development, and account management teams to align efforts and identify new opportunities.

  
  

Qualifications and Skills

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and skills:

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  EducationA bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field is required.

  
  


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  Work experienceProven track record in sales, with at least 7-10 years of experience in a leadership role such as a sales manager or director of sales.

  
  


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  Technical skillsProficiency with CRM software like Salesforce and sales training tools.

  
  


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  Leadership skillsStrong ability to mentor team members, drive initiatives, and improve overall sales performance.

  
  


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  Interpersonal skillsExcellent communication skills, negotiation skills, and problem-solving abilities to manage relationships with stakeholders.