VP of Sales
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Job Overview 

We are looking for a smart and detail-oriented VP of Sales to lead our Sales department. As part of your job responsibilities, you will be responsible for developing and overseeing the implementation of sales plans and strategies. Besides, you will also be setting up monthly and yearly sales target. 

You will be guiding the sales team in identifying new market opportunities. Moreover, you should be able to conduct research on competitor products and services. As a VP of Sales, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining long-term business relations. 

To be able to perform in this job role, you should display excellent leadership skills. Furthermore, you should be able to handle stressful situations. Your knowledge of various sales techniques and the ability to present those effectively will be advantageous.  

If you have the abilities to oversee the company’s daily sales activities then do contact us. We would love to discuss the possibilities with you.  

Responsibilities 

• Developing and implementing sales plans and strategies 

• Examining and identifying new sales opportunities 

• Reviewing the ongoing sales techniques and suggesting improvements 

• Overseeing the planning and implementation of various promotional campaigns 

• Ensuring that all sales and marketing activities are carried out within the assigned budget 

• Hiring and training new recruits 

• Maintaining and updating a detailed report of all the sales operations and activities 

• Setting monthly and yearly sales targets and supervising the completion of the same 

• Conducting in-depth research on competitor products and services 

• Helping clients with their sales requirements or any other queries 

• Building and maintaining long-term business relations 

Requirements 

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Business Management, or a related field 

• Minimum 7 years of experience as a VP of Sales, Sales Manager, Sales Account Manager, Sales Director or a similar position in the Sales department 

• Complete understanding of various sales techniques and methods 

• Familiarity with CRM software like Salesmate, Zoho, and HubSpot 

• Excellent critical thinking abilities 

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills 

• Excellent presentation and negotiation skills 

• Good time management and organizational skills 

• Strong leadership skills 

• Ability to multitask and handle stressful situations 

• Results and detail driven individual 

• Ability to provide excellent customer service