Reno
Job DescriptionJob Summary: The VP of Sales will oversee and lead the activities of the Sales Department but also be responsible to build the Sales pipeline. You Will: • Hire and train regional and local sales managers and staff., • Organize and oversee the schedules, territories, and performance of regional and local sales managers., • Conduct performance evaluations that are timely and constructive., • Handle discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy., • Build and maintain a network of sources from which to identify new sales leads., • Communicate with customers and leads to identify and understand their product or service needs; identifies and suggests products and services to meet those needs., • Demonstrate the functions and utility of products or services to customers based on their needs., • Ensure customer satisfaction through ongoing communication and relationship management; resolves any issues that may arise post-sale., • Maintain communication with existing and previous customers, alerting them of new products, services, and enhancements that may be of interest., • Maintain detailed reports of sales activities including calls, orders, sales, lost business, and any customer or vendor relationship problems., • Provide periodic territory sales forecasts., • Provide leadership to the sales team., • Motivate and encourage the sales team to ensure quotas are met., • Review and analyze sales and operational records and reports; uses data to project sales, determine profitability and targets, and identify potential new markets., • Identify and analyze customer preferences to properly direct sales efforts., • Assign territories and sets quotas for sales teams., • Consult with potential customers to understand their needs; identifies and suggests equipment, products, or services that will meet those needs., • Resolve customer complaints, staffing problems, and other issues that may interfere with efficient sales operations., • Collaborate with executive leadership to develop sales quotas and strategies., • Prepare sales budget; monitors and approves expenses., • Act as company representative at trade association meetings., • Bachelors degree in Business, Business Administration, or related field, • At least two years of sales leadership experience required., • At least eight years of sales experience required., • Excellent verbal and written communication skills., • Excellent sales and customer service skills with proven negotiation skills., • Strong supervisory and leadership skills., • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail., • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.