GM/Vice President of Sales - OCA
Bolton, CT, United States
Headwall Photonics, Inc., headquartered in Bolton, MA, is a leading provider of a wide range of optical components and assemblies including master holographic gratings, micro lens arrays, waveguides, spectrographs and spectrometers. We are looking for a dedicated and analytical VP of Sales to join our organization. The responsibilities of the VP of Sales include overseeing the daily sales activities, meeting with major clients, writing sales reports, designing effective sales strategies, and marketing company products and services.
To be successful as a VP of Sales, you should have good leadership skills and the ability to drive company success. Ultimately, a top-notch VP of Sales should have an in-depth knowledge of the OCA market and competitive products and have excellent customer service, interpersonal, and communication skills.
Primary Functions
Working with the marketing department to design print and online promotional materials for the company's products and services.
Identifying where improvements can be made and developing sales plans and strategies to achieve sales goals.
Recruiting and hiring sales staff and developing training programs.
Managing sales teams and maintaining sales operations.
Outlining and managing sales budgets.
Setting quarterly and annual sales goals and motivating the sales teams to achieve their goals.
Monitoring the market and competitor products and activities and providing detailed sales forecasting.
Reviewing customer activity, anticipating consumer needs, and improving customer satisfaction.
Creating sales reports and providing feedback to the leadership team at company meetings.
Establishing and maintaining key customer relationships.
Qualifications
Required Skills:
Demonstrated success in OEM component/assembly sales
Professional, analytical, and intrinsically self-motivated
History of long-term successful Strategic Account Management
Strong business ethics and sense of accountability
Ability to travel to customers both domestic and abroad up to 50%
Education/Experience
BS in Optics, Physics, or other technical engineering degree
7-10 years in related optics/photonics technical sales position Minimum of 7 years experience in a sales leadership position.
Minimum of 4 years experience working in a selling role and with sales technology and CRM software.
Minimum of 2 years experience in a senior (C-level) leadership role may be advantageous.
In-depth knowledge of selling strategies and methods, as well as employee motivation techniques.
Strong working knowledge of the company's products, competitive products, and the market.
Excellent leadership, communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
Great strategic planning, organizational, and creative thinking skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products and CRM packages
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