I. Key ResponsibilitiesA. Strategy and ExecutionVision & Strategy: Define and communicate a multi-year sales strategy, including Go-to-Market (GTM) plans, sales channels, territory alignment, and target market segmentation to achieve and surpass ambitious revenue goals.Forecasting & Reporting: Provide accurate and timely sales forecasting, manage the pipeline, and present detailed performance metrics, key insights, and strategic recommendations to the Executive Leadership Team and Board of Directors.Process Optimization: Design, implement, and optimize a scalable, repeatable, and data-driven sales process (from lead to close) utilizing the CRM (Customer Relationship Management) platform to maximize efficiency.B. Leadership and Team DevelopmentTalent Acquisition: Recruit, hire, train, and mentor a high-performing sales leadership team (Directors, Managers, etc.) and individual sales contributors.Coaching & Motivation: Provide hands-on coaching and leadership, defining clear performance metrics (KPIs), setting compensation plans, and fostering a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and sales excellence.C. Cross-Functional Collaboration & Key AccountsAlignment: Work closely with the VP of Marketing to ensure lead generation, market messaging, and sales enablement materials are fully aligned with the sales strategy and target buyer personas.Client Engagement: Personally engage in and lead strategic negotiations for high-value, enterprise-level accounts and complex contracts to ensure major deal closure.Product Feedback: Collaborate with the Product and Customer Success teams to convey critical market feedback, influencing the product roadmap to ensure product-market fit and enhance customer retention. Vice President (VP) of Sales Job DescriptionThe Vice President (VP) of Sales is a senior executive role responsible for shaping, leading, and executing the organization's entire sales strategy to drive revenue growth, profitability, and market expansion. This leader reports directly to the CEO or President and serves as the primary bridge between the executive suite and the field sales operation.I. Key ResponsibilitiesA. Strategy and ExecutionVision & Strategy: Define and communicate a multi-year sales strategy, including Go-to-Market (GTM) plans, sales channels, territory alignment, and target market segmentation to achieve and surpass ambitious revenue goals.Forecasting & Reporting: Provide accurate and timely sales forecasting, manage the pipeline, and present detailed performance metrics, key insights, and strategic recommendations to the Executive Leadership Team and Board of Directors.Process Optimization: Design, implement, and optimize a scalable, repeatable, and data-driven sales process (from lead to close) utilizing the CRM (Customer Relationship Management) platform to maximize efficiency.B. Leadership and Team DevelopmentTalent Acquisition: Recruit, hire, train, and mentor a high-performing sales leadership team (Directors, Managers, etc.) and individual sales contributors.Coaching & Motivation: Provide hands-on coaching and leadership, defining clear performance metrics (KPIs), setting compensation plans, and fostering a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and sales excellence.ShutterstockExploreBudget Management: Oversee the entire sales budget, managing expenditures for travel, technology, training, and team resources to ensure cost-effective revenue generation.C. Cross-Functional Collaboration & Key AccountsAlignment: Work closely with the VP of Marketing to ensure lead generation, market messaging, and sales enablement materials are fully aligned with the sales strategy and target buyer personas.Client Engagement: Personally engage in and lead strategic negotiations for high-value, enterprise-level accounts and complex contracts to ensure major deal closure.Product Feedback: Collaborate with the Product and Customer Success teams to convey critical market feedback, influencing the product roadmap to ensure product-market fit and enhance customer retention.II. Qualifications and ExperienceCategoryRequired CriteriaEducationBachelors Degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field. MBA or an advanced degree is strongly preferred.ExperienceMinimum of 10+ years of progressive sales experience, with at least 5 years in a senior sales leadership/management role (Director or VP level).Track RecordProven track record of building, scaling, and leading sales organizations to achieve significant, sustainable, and profitable revenue growth (mentioning specific sales figures or growth percentages is a major plus).IndustryDeep, demonstrable understanding and connections within the companys specific industry (e.g., SaaS, Manufacturing, FinTech).III. Essential Skills and AttributesStrategic & Analytical Mindset: Ability to translate C-level strategic vision into actionable sales tactics, utilizing data and analytics to make informed decisions.Executive Presence: Exceptional communication, negotiation, and presentation skills required for engaging with C-level clients, internal executives, and investors.CRM Mastery: Expert-level proficiency in managing sales pipelines, forecasting, and reporting using industry-standard CRM platforms (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot).Change Leadership: Proven ability to manage change, implement new sales methodologies, and motivate teams through market fluctuations or organizational growth phases.
0 - 5 yrs
2.5 Lac/Yr
Back Office 
Female
