Head of Sales / Sales Director

5-10 Years

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Job Description

Role Description

Head of Sales:Lead the sales organization to achieve revenue targets and business growth objectives.
Develop and implement sales strategies, processes, and performance metrics.
Manage and mentor the sales team, including account managers and business development executives.
Collaborate with marketing, product, and customer success teams to align go-to-market strategies.
Monitor market trends, customer needs, and competitor activities to identify growth opportunities.
Sales Director:Define and execute the overall sales strategy for the organization or business unit.
Oversee key account management, major deals, and enterprise sales initiatives.
Drive pipeline development, forecasting, and reporting to executive leadership.
Establish sales targets, incentive structures, and performance management systems.
Represent the company in high-level client meetings, negotiations, and strategic partnerships.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or related field; MBA preferred for senior roles.
Proven experience in sales leadership, business development, or account management (58 years for Head of Sales; 10+ years for Sales Director).
Strong knowledge of sales processes, pipeline management, and CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce).
Excellent leadership, team management, and coaching skills.
Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management capabilities.
Analytical mindset with ability to monitor KPIs, market trends, and performance metrics.
Experience in developing and executing successful sales strategies in B2B or B2C environments.