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  • National Sales Director
  • Head of Business Development
  • Director, Sales and Marketing
  • Director of Sales
  • Sr. Sales Director
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Sales Director Job Description Examples:

Example 1

National Sales & Marketing Head - Home Appliances/ Electronics/Electrical & Air Coolers (10-15yrs)

Apply only if you have experience in this Field.

Managing States - Rajasthan, UP, Delhi, Haryana

We are looking for an experienced National sales & marketing head to contribute to our company’s sales objectives. Your responsibilities include supervising the sales team and building long-term client relationships. As a National Sales & Marketing Head, you should use your creativity and thorough knowledge of sales processes to provide innovative ideas for business growth. Communication and team management skills are also essential for this position.

Responsibilities include:

Developing and implementing effective sales strategies

Leading nationwide sales team members to achieve sales targets

Establish productive and professional relationships with key personnel in assigned customer accounts

Negotiate and close agreements with large customers

Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual sales forecasts

Provide timely and effective solutions aligned with client's needs

Stay up-to-date with new product launches and ensure sales team members are on board

Requirements and skills

Proven work experience as a National Sales & Marketing head

Experience managing a high-performance sales team

An ability to understand and analyze sales performance metrics

Solid customer service attitude with excellent negotiation skills

Strong communication and team management skills

Analytical skills with a problem-solving attitude

Availability to travel as needed

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: ₹100,000.00 - ₹240,000.00 per month

Schedule:
  • Fixed shift
  • Morning shift



    Experience:
  • total work: 10 years (Preferred)

    Ability to Commute:
  • Gurgaon, Haryana (Preferred)

    Ability to Relocate:
  • Gurgaon, Haryana: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)


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    • Example 2

    Note : This is not a Job this is a entrepreneur opportunity.

    We are India's first comprehensive 360 degrees support system to SME's and Professionals and have launched first Personal Concierge (Assistant) Service for small and medium entrepreneurs.

    We are looking for seasoned people joining us as Sales Directors. The potential to earn is enormous, We are looking for people who can be a part of our vision and mission to help and support small and medium entrepreneurs to achieve growth and success.

    The Role is

    1. To sell annual subscription plans to small and medium business

    2. To recruit, train and manage your own team of Business Managers and generate sales.

    The desirable pre requisites are :

    1. Fluent in English & local languages.

    2. Should understand various aspect business eco system

    3. Experience of sales and business development

    4. Should have good connect with owners / directors of SME’s or professionals

    5. Should have a credibility and trust within the sme and professional community

    6. Should have worked with any industries focusing on SME'S or Professionals

    7. Should have worked for at least for minimum of 5 yrs in a particular geographical location

    8. Good at Networking & Relationship building

    9. Connects with Presidents &/or Directors of various associations (eg Medical association / sme association / particular industry association) will be an added advantage

    10. Should have managed mid to large sales teams

    11. Should be a go getter and able to convey company's vision to respective teams and achieve planned goals and targets.

    Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
    Part-time hours: 30 per week

    Salary: From ₹75,000.00 per month

    Benefits:
  • Flexible schedule
  • Work from home
    Schedule:
  • Day shift
    Supplemental pay types:
  • Commission pay
  • Performance bonus
  • Yearly bonus



    Ability to commute/relocate:
  • Mumbai, Maharashtra: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

    Experience:
  • Sales: 5 years (Required)
  • Business development: 5 years (Required)


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    • Example 3

    Executive Assistant TO SALES Director

    She should be aware of the importance of this designation & should carry similar experience in her previous job role

    Job Description & Requirement

    · Assisting in developing and implementing plans and goals for each department.

    · Working with the director to coordinate and supervise daily operations& sales.

    · Ensuring compliance with regulations and internal policies & should maintain the secrecy of confidential matters in terms of legal & official matters, document & necessary terms.

    Job Roles

    · We are looking for a competent Executive Assistant to support the Sales Director in Sales Planning & Monitoring progress. You will also be working to enhance productivity and ensure compliance with rules and regulations.

    · Executive Assistant to Sales directors is well-versed in Performance, Sales & Operations management and competent in assuming delegated duties. She must be leader and critical thinker, ready to solve problems before they become obstacles.

    · The goal is to help the Sales Director & other department to attain objectives of productivity and employee satisfaction.

    Responsibilities

    · Assist in developing and implementing plans and goals for the department.

    · Work with the director to coordinate and supervise daily operations& Sales.

    · Ensure compliance with regulations and internal policies.

    · Monitor attainment of objectives.

    · Undertake staffing responsibilities (hiring, training, evaluating etc.)

    · Assist in budgeting and monitoring expenses.

    · Maintain scheduling of events and represent the company when needed.

    · Create& collect reports and submit them to the director or other executives.

    · Fulfill all the duties as assigned by the director.

    · Must be open to Travel as & when required.

    · Will be responsible for individual sales generation.

    Only female candidates

    Job Types: Full-time, Regular / Permanent

    Salary: Up to ₹25,000.00 per month

    Benefits:
  • Cell phone reimbursement
  • Health insurance
  • Leave encashment
    Schedule:
  • Day shift
    Supplemental pay types:
  • Performance bonus

    • Example 4

    Coming SOON! SiliconValley4u is currently seeking an experienced professional to serve as Opening Director of Sales and lead the effort to colleges, schools, and other educational institutions In Telugu states from Silicon Valley. This could be the perfect opportunity to advance your career with a growing and exciting EdTech company

    · Drive Sales/Revenue and profitability while providing guidance and support to the team.

    · Develop and execute quarterly sales and marketing plans to grow share.

    · Utilize industry tools to perform competitive set assessments and identify key targets.

    · Solicit and negotiate business with new and existing clients through daily prospecting, outside sales calls, e-communications, referrals and networking.

    · Travel locally and nationally as necessary to conduct outside sales calls.

    · Work with Executive team from USA, to ensure pricing and revenue strategies are aligned with market in order to maximize revenue.

    · Offering a flexible, remote shedule

    *
  • Education and Experience:

    · Experience as a Sales exec, three years or more preferred

    · Must have experience dealing with colleges and schools

    · Knowledge of local competition and industry trends

    · Strong leadership and professional image

    · Excellent decision making ability and analytical skills

    · Be able to multi-task various job duties daily

    · Ability to work flexible schedules, including weekends and holidays

    · Bachelor’s degree from a four year college or university or equivalent education/experience

    Siliconvalley4u :

    We at Siliconvalley4u ([website]), bring continuous learning that compliments educational institutions and paid internship opportunities to connect students to the real-world. We are partnered with several tech companies from Silicon Valley to bring "business case to skills" online education. Our virtual internships give students opportunities to apply the skills to solve real world problems for real customers remotely from anywhere in the world. Our marketplace for products Swatcloud ([website]) ,carries products using AI, Mobile, web, IoT and many more technologies, connects students to the real-world opportunities. Our partnerships with schools bring a new dimension to market their educational products and attract lot of quality students to their schools/colleges.

    Job Types: Full-time, Internship
    Contract length: 36 months

    Pay: ₹208,586.87 - ₹1,378,998.09 per year

    Benefits:
  • Cell phone reimbursement
  • Flexible schedule
  • Paid sick time
  • Paid time off
  • Work from home
    Schedule:
  • Flexible shift
  • Monday to Friday
    Supplemental pay types:
  • Commission pay

    Application Question(s):
  • Having a prior working working experience with colleges (Engg) and schools is a must. Do you have the work: 3 years (Required)

    • Sales Director job summary

    A good job description starts with an attention-grabbing summary of the position and its role within your company. Your summary should provide an overview of your company and expectations for the position. Outline the types of activities and responsibilities required for the job so job seekers can determine if they are qualified, or if the job is suitable for them.

    Example of a Sales Director job summary

    We are a leading manufacturer and distributor of a large portfolio of popular beverages, and we are currently seeking a Sales Director to develop and implement an effective sales strategy. In this role, you will be responsible for planning and executing sales, marketing and product development programs that will meet pre-determined targets and increase our market share. In the coming year, we plan to launch our products in new markets, and we look forward to having you with us on the journey. You will be a critical member of our leadership team as we continue our organic growth. If you have a history of successfully meeting and exceeding enterprise sales goals, we encourage you to forward your resume for consideration.

    Sales Director responsibilities and duties

    The responsibilities and duties section is the most important part of the job description. Here you should outline the functions this position will perform on a regular basis, how the job functions within the organization and the title of the manager the person will report to.

    • Create and implement strategic sales and marketing plans that successfully achieve business objectives
    • Monitor competitors’ products, including relevant sales and marketing data
    • Develop an operating budget for the sales division that meets business goals
    • Use available data to accurately forecast sales and set appropriate performance goals
    • Complete market research and analyze results to adjust sales and marketing strategy for maximum success
    • Develop and maintain positive relationships with key clients, including negotiating and closing on major contracts

    Sales Director qualifications and skills

    Next, outline the required and preferred skills for your position. This may include education, previous job experience, certifications and technical skills. You may also include soft skills and personality traits that you expect from a successful candidate. While it may be tempting to include a long list of skills and requirements, including too many could dissuade qualified candidates from applying. Keep your list of qualifications concise, but provide enough detail with relevant keywords and terms.

    • Bachelor’s degree in Sales, Business Administration, Marketing or equivalent experience, Master’s degree preferred
    • Minimum five years’ experience in leading a sales team
    • Previous experience in senior sales role with demonstrated ability to meet or exceed targets
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present strategy and results to staff members at every level of the organization
    • Ability to create and maintain positive relationships with current and prospective clients
    • Demonstrated skill in negotiating and closing on critical sales contracts
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