Sales Director

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Responsibilities
Strategic Planning & Execution Develop and implement strategic sales plans to achieve ambitious top-line growth and sales targets. Partner cross-functionally to align commercial objectives with broader business goals.
Sales Leadership & Communication Establish clear sales goals and regularly communicate progress to senior leadership. Lead a global sales organization, fostering alignment, accountability, and results-driven performance.
Customer Relationship Management Build and maintain strong, long-lasting customer relationships by deeply understanding client needs and business objectives. Act as a trusted partner to key accounts, delivering customized solutions and driving mutual value.
Market Intelligence & Value Proposition Monitor and analyze industry-specific trends and market dynamics to anticipate shifts and identify new opportunities. Articulate and deliver compelling value propositions through impactful presentations and proposals.
Sales Operations & Forecasting Report on key market drivers and competitive forces influencing customer strategies and budgets. Develop accurate sales forecasts and maintain a healthy, sales-driven pipeline and funnel.
Stakeholder & Regulatory Engagement Cultivate strategic relationships with key regulatory bodies and regional opinion leaders across global markets. Ensure compliance and alignment with global standards in highly regulated environments (ISO 17043, 17025, 9001, 17034).
Compensation & Target Setting Collaborate with Finance to set sales targets and develop commission structures that align with business objectives and incentivize performance.
Commercial Optimization Lead pricing, freight, and logistics cost management strategies to enhance win rates and enforce pricing governance. Ensure commercial processes drive both profitability and customer satisfaction.
Business Reviews & Alignment Conduct quarterly business reviews and planning sessions with cross-functional leaders to ensure organizational alignment and progress toward strategic objectives.
Organizational Development & Culture Build and sustain a high-performing, customer-centric sales team with clear priorities, strong morale, and defined career growth pathways. Foster a culture of excellence, innovation, and accountability – cultivating the "Waters of the Future."
Performance Measurement & Management Track and manage performance against key business KPIs.
Qualifications
Ex perience & Track Record Minimum of 10+ years of technical and commercial sales experience, with a proven track record in managing complex, multi-stakeholder sales cycles. Demonstrated success in selling to environmental and pharmaceutical laboratories, with strong domain expertise in both sectors. Proven ability to drive international growth using distributor and channel partner models.
Industry & Market Expertise Deep understanding of environmental and food analytical laboratories, including relevant regulatory frameworks such as ISO 17025. Familiarity with life sciences markets and the unique needs of analytical testing laboratories is a strong plus.
Sales & Commercial Acumen Skilled in competitive positioning, with a clear ability to differentiate products and solutions in highly competitive markets. Strong negotiation, listening, and presentation skills, with a customer-first approach to solution selling. Experienced in delivering complex global solutions, with an emphasis on customer satisfaction, loyalty, and retention.
Leadership & Communication Demonstrated functional leadership experience, with the ability to inspire, lead, and develop cross-functional or remote teams. Clear communicator capable of conveying strategic value propositions across technical and executive audiences.
Education Bachelor’s degree in Business, Chemistry, Life Sciences, or a related scientific or technical discipline.
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Location:
Golden
Job Type:
FullTime

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