VP of Sales
Listed on 2026-03-02
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Management
Business Management -
Sales
About the Company:
Founded in 1989, AKE Safety Equipment () has grown into a market-leading fire safety equipment manufacturing and sales company. We operate on a national scale with a large network of sales representatives and dealers. AKE Safety Equipment – makers of STOP-FYRE® The World’s BEST Fire Extinguisher®– is currently looking for a VP of Sales to grow a team of successful sales managers in the U.S. Our target customers are farmers in all agriculturally productive areas of the U.S. AKE’s mission and values are simple:
We’re in business for the right reasons - to help people and to save property, livelihoods and lives.
Job Description:
As VP of sales you will be developing and executing company sales strategy, driving revenue growth, leading and mentoring sales managers, setting targets, managing budgets, and collaborating cross-functionally with marketing and product to align on business goals, focusing on high-level strategy, forecasting, and market expansion rather than day-to-day deal closing.
We are looking for strategic leaders, using data to manage key accounts, and develop our sales managers.
This is a salary position which includes a base salary with very high upside (commission and significant performance bonuses).
3 Most Important VP of Sales Attributes:- Knows what it really means to lead and get results.
- Is extremely competitive and thrives in a healthy competitive environment.
- Is all about the Team, peers and the overall company, and is willing and able to do whatever is necessary to help the team success.
Responsibilities and Skills:
- Onboard a team of highly producing outside sales representatives.
- Responsible for the successful execution of strategic business plans so that their sales manager’s goals are achieved on target and on budget.
- Must be able to prove they are a champion leader and successful at building champion sales managers.
- 5 + years of related experience.
- Experience managing 1099 Independent Contractors is a plus.
- If chosen to proceed in our interview process, be prepared to conduct a phone interview(s) and an in-person interview at our HQ in Rochester, MN. This in-person interview will include a presentation to the AKE Leadership Group. We want to know exactly why you are the right person for our growing sales team and should have the opportunity to be part of a strong management group.
More information and details will follow, if selected.
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