Manages the sales teams and supporting operations to implement the organizational sales strategy and drive revenue growth.
Researches and promotes techniques, tools, and structures to support the sales process and meet defined sales metrics. Monitors customer feedback and insights and collaborates with internal stakeholders to identify and suggest new products. Conducts long-term and short-term goal setting for teams and individuals and uses data to measure and monitor sales processes, identify issues, and enhance performance. Monitors the industry, business environment, competitors, and customers to develop action plans for expanding and retaining the customer base.
Job Title | Job Description | |
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1 | Strategic Sales Director | The Strategic Sales Director sets short- and long-term sales strategies and evaluates effectiveness of current sales programs. Directs and oversees an organization's sales policies, objectives, and initiatives. Being a Strategic Sales Director requires a bachelor's degree. Recommends product or service enhancements to improve customer satisfaction and sales potential. In addition, Strategic Sales Director typically reports to an executive. The Strategic Sales Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. Working as a Strategic Sales Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. |
2 | Sales Coach/Trainer I | The Sales Coach/Trainer I designs and delivers training sessions on company products, business practices, and other topics as needed. Ensures the maximum effectiveness of the sales force by developing and implementing training programs. Being a Sales Coach/Trainer I requires a bachelor's degree in a related area. Monitors and reports on the effectiveness of training programs and may conduct initial needs analysis. In addition, Sales Coach/Trainer I typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Working as a Sales Coach/Trainer I typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed. |
3 | Entry Sales Analyst | The Entry Sales Analyst researches and evaluates current economic conditions that may affect the organization's ability to sell its products or services in the marketplace. Prepares sales forecasts and collects and analyzes data to evaluate current sales goals. Being an Entry Sales Analyst recommends changes to current sales techniques, procedures or promotional efforts based on market research and new trends. Assists in the development of sales quotas and forecasts for the sales team. In addition, Entry Sales Analyst requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Working as an Entry Sales Analyst typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed. |
4 | Expert/Consultant Level Sales Engineer | The Expert/Consultant Level Sales Engineer assesses potential application of company products or services and offers solutions that meet customer needs. Generates new business and ensures growth of existing accounts. Being an Expert/Consultant Level Sales Engineer provides technical training to clients and communicates customer feedback for future product developments. Researches and presents reports showing potential customers the cost benefit of purchasing company products or services. In addition, Expert/Consultant Level Sales Engineer uses technical knowledge of product offerings to support and build sales. Requires a bachelor's degree in area of specialty. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Working as an Expert/Consultant Level Sales Engineer typically requires 10+ years of related experience. Works on advanced, complex technical projects or business issues requiring state of the art technical or industry knowledge. Works autonomously. Goals are generally communicated in "solution" or project goal terms. May provide a leadership role for the work group through knowledge in the area of specialization. |
5 | Sales Team Supervisor | The Sales Team Supervisor recommends changes to current sales techniques or procedures based on team performance and new selling techniques. Supervises and coordinates the daily activities of sales representatives engaged in promoting and selling a product by phone or mail. Being a Sales Team Supervisor typically reports to a manager. May require a bachelor's degree in business. The Sales Team Supervisor supervises a group of primarily para-professional level staffs. May also be a level above a supervisor within high volume administrative/ production environments. Makes day-to-day decisions within or for a group/small department. Has some authority for personnel actions. Thorough knowledge of department processes. Working as a Sales Team Supervisor typically requires 3-5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. |
Skills | Proficiency Level |
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Planning and Organizing | Level 4 |
Coaching Others | Level 3 |
Team Management and Team Building | Level 4 |