Sales Director

## Sales Director Apply locations:
6116 - Chicago, ILtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Yesterday job requisition :
JY2627488
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* Position Summary:

**** With minimal direction from a sales manager, the Sales Director is responsible for expanding and renewing business across an assigned portfolio of larger accounts, while working to maintain the overall health of the relationship.

This role allows the seller to build on their strong client strategy skills, while driving account expansion and revenue growth.  Using in-depth knowledge of Inmar’s solutions and constantly keeping abreast of the client’s needs, the seller consultatively presents account information and new ideas that solidify and grow the account. The Sales Director demonstrates a constant desire to collaboratively solve problems and won’t rest until they find the right solution for all parties involved.

Key qualities of a successful Sales Director include being excellent at project management and staying organized, understanding the importance of responsiveness and follow-through, being an avid learner and absorbing new information with ease, which allows for shorter learning curves.
**** Primary Accountabilities:
****** Influence (50%)
*** Manage a portfolio of accounts; participate in the overall client strategy and execute with excellence on the account plan
* Work closely with Client Strategy and Client Services teams to meet the needs of the client
* Drive pipeline growth at the highest decision-making level (c-suite) and grow profitable revenue across client territory
* Lead contract negotiations and ongoing contract management and renewals, ensuring work is completed timely and results support incremental growth in revenue
* Collaborate with client on product and service extensions that could deliver incremental value; bring Solutions Experts into those discussions as necessary
* Manage internal cross-functional relationships and communications for maximum productivity
** Strategic (40%)
*** Responsible for providing new product/service ideas based on client needs; be an information source about how Inmar’s products can provide a competitive advantage
* Responsible for understanding the strategic goals and objectives of each client; develop sales strategies that align with the client’s needs
* Build and maintain internal networks, garnering support and getting appropriate buy-in
* Develop a deep knowledge of assigned clients/prospects
** Administrative (10%)
*** Maintain detailed, accurate records in  covering all account activity
* Proactively manage internal communications within and outside of the Sales team, as appropriate
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* Required Qualifications:

***** Bachelor’s Degree in business, marketing, or a related field
* 8-10 years of related experience, including responsibility for account management; or any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities needed for this position
* Sales experience with financial services, healthcare, logistics, or ecommerce preferred
* Experience with CPG manufacturers or Retailers, a plus
* Demonstrated experience in expanding business relationships in a highly competitive environment; ability to sell across products and a variety of different solutions; ability to negotiate contracts, deal with price pressure and successfully produce with strong profit margins; ability to discern the solution that is best for the customer and the value range they are willing to pay
* Good decision making, knowing when to leverage additional resources to move deals past obstacles
* Proficient with
* Proficient with Google Suite and Microsoft Suite producing professional business correspondence, proposals and reports
* Experience with the Miller Heiman sales methodology and the consultative sales approach
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Competencies:

***** Teamwork:
Builds relationships and works cooperatively with others, inside and outside the organization, to accomplish objectives to build and maintain mutually beneficial partnerships, leverage information and achieve results.
* Communication:
Giving and receiving messages and information in written, oral, and visual formats in a…