Vice President Of Sales

Vice President of Sales About the Company Globally-recognized manufacturer of high-quality packaging equipment

Industry
Machinery

Type
Privately Held

Founded
1985


Employees
51-200





About the Role The Company is seeking a Vice President of Sales to lead and drive strategic efforts for direct end-user sales. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and managing a sales structure and strategy to meet revenue and gross margin objectives. This role requires a leader who can inspire teamwork, coach and develop team members, and help implement a marketing strategy with a focus on both short- and long-term objectives. The Vice President of Sales will also be tasked with growing the customer base, maintaining close communication with marketing and engineering, and providing a vision for the company's expansion into new products and markets.

Candidates for the Vice President of Sales position should have a successful track record in the packaging equipment field, with at least 4 years of experience in leading a national sales team. A Bachelor's degree in sales, business, or a related field is required. The role demands a professional with excellent communication, and organizational skills, and a proven ability to train, develop, and supervise sales associates. Experience in consultative, solution selling, and a strong network with Fortune 200 companies in the food, beverage, and nutritional industry are highly valued. The ideal candidate will be adept at setting pricing policies, and contract negotiation, and will be expected to travel extensively.

Hiring Manager Title
Vice President & General Manager



Travel Percent
75%

Functions Sales/RevenueAccount Management/Optimization