Director of Sales
Austin, TX, United States
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This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading independent electronic components distributor to the world's leading contract manufacturers and OEMs. Built around the shared core values of Being amazing today, Demonstrating mutual respect and trust, Acting courageously and Owning our own outcomes, Velocity Electronics is looking to add to our talented global team.
What will you be doing?
The Director of Sales will lead the Sales function within their assigned region to deliver exceptional experiences and outcomes.
Your main areas of responsibility and essential functions will be:
Consistent achievement of objectives for sales volume, gross profit, cost control, and market share
Identify, develop, and drive execution of sales strategies that align with and support organizational goals and objectives
Oversee and manage all aspects of Sales operations for assigned region and partner with Sales personnel in other regions to maximize global sales attainment
Recruit, retain, train, manage, and develop Sales personnel in assigned region through Regional Sales Managers (RSMs) and directly with sellers
Deliver strategic business growth through sales to existing and new Business Partners
Oversee the selling process and Sales personnel to deliver to sales and gross profit expectations
Determine key growth opportunities; coordinate to set and implement strategies to capitalize on them
Support Regional Sales Managers (RSMs) in motivating, training, and assisting Sales staff to manage performance and maximize sales and gross margin
Achieve and maintain Approved Vendor status with strategic Business Partners
Plan and perform periodic visits to customer sites
Create and present periodic reports and presentations detailing sales and gross profit projections and actuals, strategic and tactical plans, and results
Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure achievement of business objectives
Represent and communicate Velocity’s culture, core values, and value proposition
Education, Experience, and Knowledge
Required Education
4-year college degree
Required Experience
Management experience in a similar position where you demonstrated relevant expertise
Preferred Experience
10+ years of sales or business development management experience in the electronic components industry
Required Knowledge
Computer literate
Proficient with office productivity applications
Preferred Knowledge
Familiar with complex ERP systems
Electronic components industry
What will you bring to the team?
Our ideal candidate:
Demonstrates mutual trust and respect
Acts courageously
Owns own outcomes
Is amazing
Action oriented, self-driven, strong perseverance
Exceptional critical thinking, problem solving and judgment
Strong attention to detail; accurate and thorough
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to build rapport internally and externally, across functions and levels
This position is located in Austin, Texas. Qualified applicants, apply today.
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