Altitude Angel – Experienced Sales Director

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Salary range: circa. £80k + Share Options + Car Allowance (dep. on experience)
Benefits: Pension, Perkbox, flexible working, training opportunities, and more!
Location: Reading, Berkshire (UK)
Reporting to: COO

Altitude Angel is seeking an experienced Sales Director to join our growing company and based at our new headquarters in Reading, Berkshire. As Sales Director, you’ll manage our team of Sales Executives and have overall responsibility for delivering on the business’ strategic targets.We;’

The ideal candidate will have a proven track-record working for successful technology start-ups with ambitious global sales targets.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Your primary responsibilities will include:

Owning and hitting/exceeding annual sales targets
Management of our Sales Executives
Developing and executing strategic plan to achieve sales targets and expand our customer base
Building and maintaining strong, long-lasting customer relationships

You will also have overall responsibility in the following areas:

Own and hit/exceed annual sales targets
Develop and execute strategic plan to achieve sales targets and expand our customer base
Build and maintain strong, long-lasting, strategic customer relationships
Partner with customers to understand their business needs and objectives
Effectively communicate the value proposition through proposals and presentations
Understand category-specific landscapes and trends
Reporting on forces that shift tactical budgets and strategic direction of accounts

REQUIREMENTS

Proven sales executive experience, meeting or exceeding targets
Previous experience as a sales executive, sales manager or sales and marketing director
Ability to communicate, present and influence all levels of the organization, including executive and C-level
Proven ability to drive the sales process from plan to close
Proven ability to articulate the distinct aspects of products and services
Proven ability to position products against competitors
Demonstrable experience as head of sales, developing client-focused, differentiated and achievable solutions
Excellent listening, negotiation and presentation skills
Excellent verbal and written communications skills
BA/BS degree or equivalent

Please note:

All applicants for this role must have the legal ‘Right to Work’ within the United Kingdom.

If you are an agency and wish to recommend a candidate, before sending their details, please contact us at hello@altitudeangel.com to set up a commercial relationship. Candidates received from unapproved agencies will not be read.