Director, Sales

Description

Description

Established in 2007, Element Electronics began with a simple belief - every household should have access to TVs featuring cutting-edge technology. In 2014, we took our commitment further by opening a factory in Winnsboro, SC, making Element the sole major television company assembling TVs in the United States. Presently, we continue to challenge ourselves, expanding our product range to include electronics and home appliances, while consistently providing customers with products showcasing the latest technology, all at affordable prices.    

Primary Function:

As the Director of Sales at Element Electronics, you'll spearhead strategic sales initiatives to propel revenue growth and bolster our market presence. Leading a dynamic team of representatives and sales analysts, you'll cultivate a culture of excellence and collaboration to surpass sales targets and exceed customer expectations. Your key responsibilities include:

• Developing and executing comprehensive sales strategies to meet company objectives and drive revenue growth.
• Leading and mentoring the sales team, providing guidance and ongoing training to optimize performance and foster professional development.
• Identifying and pursuing new business opportunities, cultivating relationships with key clients, partners, and stakeholders across all product categories.
• Conducting thorough market research and analysis to inform sales strategies, product development efforts, and drive business growth within the electronics industry.
• Monitoring competition, gathering marketplace information, and recommending changes in products, service, and policy to maintain competitiveness.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify business opportunities, ensure alignment, and provide customized solutions for sales initiatives.
• Preparing accurate sales forecasts and reports for senior management, highlighting key metrics and areas for improvement.
• Partnering with third-party providers, resolving customer complaints, and contributing to enterprise-wide efforts. 
• Driving continuous improvement in sales processes, tools, and systems to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Staying informed about industry developments, competition, emerging technologies, and best practices to maintain a competitive edge.

Performing other assigned duties as necessary.

Requirements

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Sales, Marketing. MBA preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in sales management, preferably in electronics or related industries.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute strategic sales plans, achieve revenue targets, and drive business growth.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams to deliver exceptional results.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to leverage data and insights to inform decision-making and drive performance.
• Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing market conditions.
• Willingness to travel for client meetings and industry events.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. 
• All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or experience. 
• This is a full-time position. Days of work are Monday through Friday. Evening, weekend, and holiday work may be required as job duties demand. 
• This position requires travel as needed throughout the United States and abroad.

Physical Demands of the Position

• These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the job.
• While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to sit and use his or her hands and fingers, to handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Work Environment for the Position

• While performing the responsibilities of the job, these work environment characteristics are representative of the environment the Director of Sales will encounter. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
• This is a full-time position. Days of work are Monday through Friday. Evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicles. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

Element TV Company, LP provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employee and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national original, age disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Element TV Company, LP complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the Company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Element TV Company, LP expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Element TV Company, LP’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.