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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Software Sales Director to lead our software sales division. As the Software Sales Director, you will be responsible for developing and executing sales strategies, managing a team of sales professionals, and driving revenue growth for our software products and solutions. You will work closely with executive leadership, marketing, product management, and customer success teams to ensure alignment of sales goals with overall company objectives. The ideal candidate has a proven track record in software sales, strong leadership skills, and the ability to build and maintain relationships with key clients and stakeholders. You will be expected to analyze market trends, identify new business opportunities, and develop innovative approaches to penetrate target markets. In addition, you will oversee the sales pipeline, forecast revenue, and ensure the team meets or exceeds sales targets. The Software Sales Director will also be responsible for recruiting, training, and mentoring sales staff, as well as implementing best practices and sales processes. You should possess excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills, and be comfortable working in a fast-paced, results-driven environment. This role requires a strategic thinker who can balance short-term wins with long-term growth, and who is passionate about technology and delivering value to customers. If you are a motivated leader with a deep understanding of the software industry and a desire to make a significant impact, we encourage you to apply.
Responsibilities
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- Lead, mentor, and manage the software sales team
- Set and achieve sales targets and revenue goals
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients
- Collaborate with marketing and product teams to align strategies
- Analyze market trends and identify new business opportunities
- Oversee sales pipeline management and forecasting
- Recruit, train, and onboard new sales team members
- Prepare and deliver sales presentations to executives and clients
- Monitor and report on sales performance metrics
- Negotiate contracts and close high-value deals
- Ensure customer satisfaction and retention
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field
- Minimum 7 years of experience in software sales
- Proven leadership and team management skills
- Strong understanding of software products and solutions
- Excellent communication and negotiation abilities
- Demonstrated success in meeting or exceeding sales targets
- Experience with CRM and sales analytics tools
- Ability to travel as needed
- Strategic thinker with strong analytical skills
- Self-motivated and results-oriented
- Exceptional presentation and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- What is your experience leading software sales teams?
- How have you developed and executed successful sales strategies?
- Describe a time you exceeded your sales targets.
- How do you approach building relationships with key clients?
- What CRM and sales tools are you proficient in?
- How do you stay updated on industry trends?
- Describe your experience with contract negotiation.
- How do you handle underperforming team members?
- What motivates you as a sales leader?
- How do you ensure alignment between sales and other departments?
