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Director, Sales & Marketing

Director, Sales & Marketing

Harris ComputerAthens, Georgia
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Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Management

  • Manage the Team : Recruit, hire, train, and mentor a team of Sales Executives, fostering a culture of success, accountability, and collaboration.
  • Performance Coaching : Set clear sales quotas and performance objectives. Conduct regular one-on-ones, pipeline reviews, and coaching sessions to ensure team members achieve their goals.
  • Professional Development : Nurture the professional growth of your team members, creating a pathway for future leaders.

Sales Strategy & Plan Development

  • Develop the Sales Plan : Design and execute a multi-year strategic sales plan to expand our customer base and ensure market leadership in the local government sector.
  • Market Strategy : Define and manage sales territories, analyze market trends, and identify new opportunities for growth.
  • Go-to-Market Execution : Collaborate with the Marketing department to create and implement effective lead generation and brand awareness campaigns.

    • Forecasting, Reporting & Operations

  • Sales Forecasting : Own and manage the sales forecast with a high degree of accuracy, providing regular updates to senior leadership.
  • Reporting & Analytics : Develop and maintain reports on key performance indicators (KPIs), sales pipeline health, and team performance. Use data to identify trends, pinpoint challenges, and drive strategic decisions.
  • Sales Process Optimization : Refine and enforce the sales process, ensuring the team effectively utilizes the CRM (e.g., Salesforce) and other sales tools.

    • Executive Sales & Client Relations

  • Complex Deal Support : Actively participate in the sales cycle for key strategic accounts, assisting team members in complex negotiations and high-level presentations.
  • Executive Sponsorship : Build and maintain relationships with key clients and prospects, acting as an executive sponsor on major deals.
  • Contract Approval : Review and approve significant proposals and contracts, ensuring they align with company goals and standards.

    • Qualifications & Skills

    Required :

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
  • A minimum of 10+ years of experience in enterprise software sales, with at least 4-5 years in a sales management role leading a team.
  • Deep experience and a strong network within the public sector / local government market (B2G).
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and execute a strategic sales plan and consistently drive revenue growth.
  • Proven success in recruiting, training, and leading a high-performing sales team.
  • Strong analytical skills with extensive experience in sales forecasting, pipeline management, and data-driven reporting.
  • Exceptional leadership, communication, and presentation skills.
  • Proficiency with CRM software (e.g., Salesforce) is essential.

    • Preferred :

  • Experience managing remote or geographically distributed sales teams.
  • Prior experience selling specific government software solutions (e.g., ERP, public safety, community development).
  • MBA or other advanced degree is a plus.
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