Director, Regional Sales - Account Executive - Midwest
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Director, Regional Sales
The Regional Sales Director manages new business sales and account management operations within a specific geographic area to drive revenue growth and client retention. This role involves setting and achieving regional revenue targets, building a high-performing sales and account management team, and establishing strong relationships with key customers and internal stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in sales & account management leadership, strategic planning, and team development.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute a regional revenue plan that aligns with the company’s objectives
- Set and track short-term and long-term revenue targets for the regional sales and account management team
- Recruit, train, and mentor a team of sales and account management professionals, fostering a collaborative and results-oriented environment
- Communicate regional needs and feedback to upper management for product or service improvements, including collaborating with the regional field marketer to develop a quarterly field marketing plan and campaign cadence to achieve sales plans
- Provide team members with ongoing coaching, performance feedback, and professional development
- Conduct regular regional team meetings and training to enhance team performance and product knowledge
- Drive the team to meet and exceed regional sales and client retention targets, ensuring revenue goals are met or surpassed
- Create and implement strategies to improve sales processes, optimize productivity, and increase client engagement
- Analyze key performance metrics, pipeline, and forecasting data to make informed decisions and adjust strategies as needed
- Establish and maintain relationships with key clients, addressing their needs to ensure customer satisfaction and loyalty
- Lead negotiations and close deals with major accounts, collaborating with the leadership team as needed
- Prepare regular reports on regional performance, market trends, and competitor activities for senior management
- Track, analyze, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to optimize team effectiveness
- Collaborate with internal departments, including Marketing, Product, and Operations, to ensure alignment and support for regional initiatives
- Work closely with corporate headquarters to implement company-wide programs in the region
- Forecast Accuracy: Ability to provide reliable revenue forecasts and meet projected targets
- Pipeline Management: Maintain a healthy and balanced sales pipeline with clear visibility
- Revenue Growth: Achieve and exceed regional revenue goals through new business acquisition
- New Client Acquisition: Drive consistent growth in new client accounts within the region
- Win/Loss Ratios: Monitor and improve conversion rates for proposals and opportunities
- KPI Reporting: Deliver regular reports on key performance indicators, including forecasting, pipeline status, and revenue performance
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field (MBA or advanced degree preferred)
- 5+ years of experience in technical sales or account management, with at least 3 yrs in a leadership role
- Proven success in consistently managing a team to meet/exceed revenue goals in a similar technical services or software revenue generation role
- Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities
- Willingness to travel within the region as required
- Leadership: Ability to inspire and lead a high-performing sales team
- Sales Acumen: Deep understanding of the sales process, client relations, and revenue generation
- Strategic Vision: Skilled in setting strategic goals and ensuring team alignment with company objectives
- Analytical Ability: Proficient in analyzing sales metrics and leveraging data for decision-making
- Customer Orientation: Commitment to delivering outstanding customer service and relationship management
Benefit Highlights
- Competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401k match
- Unlimited Approved PTO after one year (2 weeks your first year)
- 10 Holidays including your Birthday and a Floating Holiday!
- Gym reimbursement
- Amazon Prime Reimbursement
- 40 Hours for Volunteer Time
- Paid Maternity and Paternity leave
- Paid certifications
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