Vice President of Sales
At a glance
VP-level Sales Leadership role at ztr. Chicago · full-time · no salary stated · we estimate $143,055–$219,150.
ztr has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.
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What you'll do
- Set market direction and sales methods, then oversee commercial plans, budgets, and profit-and-loss estimates
- Coach and develop the Commercial team, shape its structure, and coordinate execution with other departments
- Maintain global customer relationships and explain the product portfolio to buyers, partners, and market influencers
- Identify commercial growth openings and turn activity analysis into business plans and meaningful KPIs
- Update the President and executive team on sales results, forecasts, and pipeline progress
What you bring
- At least ten years as a senior sales professional and ten years in sales management
- You have planned and carried out sales strategy for commercial teams, using strong analytical and quantitative skills
- You have generated leads, built on existing relationships, and overseen agents or manufacturing representatives
- You can deliver technical sales presentations to stakeholders at all levels
Who this fits
This role suits a senior sales leader who can guide a commercial team and shape global growth efforts. It is remote and open to applicants anywhere in the United States, with international travel expected. Freight railway experience is an asset, as are SaaS and services experience.
From the employer
Join us in Advancing the Environmental Global Impact within the Rail Industry
ZTR is a leading global railway technology company that modernizes and digitally connects railway rolling stock to help our clients create transformational environmental and operational efficiencies. Our solutions and services are being provided on thousands of locomotives globally.
As the Vice President of Sales, you will be responsible for managing our key customer relationships and for expanding ZTR's reach Globally and within North America towards our targeted markets with respect to leading the global product market.
As a leader, you'll be providing inspiring and charismatic leadership for your respective teams, as well as cross collaborating with others to reach our company mission and objectives.
This position is a remote role, open to anywhere within the United States.
Responsibilities include but not limited to:
Leadership
- Develop the marketing DNA of ZTR by developing the market vision and strategies and all associated implementations
- Foster relationships with key customers in a global space
- Implement, execute and maintain sales processes designed to achieve and accelerate growth
- Oversee sales plans, marketing, profit and loss estimations and budgets, based on market demand and corporate goals
- Own and revise, and implement an effective sales management process
- Prepare and implement an effective organizational structure to drive effective execution of initiatives
- Display leadership posture and decision-making skills to lead the Commercial team with confidence
- Provide guidance, training and mentorship to the Commercial team
- Symbiotic and synergistic relationship with all other departments within ZTR
- Presenting sales achievements, forecasts, pipelines and updates to the President & executive team
Strategy
- Overseeing the objectives and implementation of all commercial strategies
- Identifying new business opportunities for further growth
- Create analysis of activity to develop the most effective business plans and realistic and meaningful KPIs
- Participate in strategic planning and collaborating with other departments
- Present the strategic positioning of the ZTR portfolio to customers, partners, and market influencers
Business Development
- Study industry trends and create an effective business plan based on commercial opportunities, while ensuring they are in line with organization’s objectives
- Become ZTR's subject-matter-expert towards services, products and how clients and customers use them
- Collaborating with the Product Marketing to create effective marketing collateral and translating solutions for market
- Participate and lead in global expansions activities i.e. "C" - level customer meetings, industry trade shows, and other various marketing endeavors and campaigns
Who you are:
- 10+ years of experience as a senior sales professional
- 10+ years in a sales managerial related role, preferably selling to the Freight Railway industry experience is an asset
- SaaS and services experience is an asset
- Technically savvy with previous experience in Railway, Industrial Engineered Solutions or hard Products (i.e. Control Systems Solutions)
- Proven ability to generate sales leads and leverage existing relationships
- Experienced in managing agents or manufacturing representatives
- Demonstrated charismatic leadership and coaching ability, collaborative spirit
- Established strategic sales planning and execution experience for Commercial teams
- Data-driven with strong analytical and quantitative skills as well as attention to detail
- Skilled in delivering technical sales presentations to all levels of stakeholders
- Drive and interest in travelling internationally
Please apply even if you don’t qualify for all responsibilities or skills.
Why Choose ZTR?
ZTR offers a positive working environment and a group of friendly and talented industry leaders passionate about driving environmental and financial benefits for our clients. We encourage and support employees to find long-term success and explore opportunities that play into their strengths and passions. We value lateral moves as much as vertical promotions; we believe all roles should develop your skills, broaden your experience, and help you continue a journey to build a rewarding career at ZTR.
We are looking for flexible, compassionate and enthusiastic individuals who thrive in a fast-paced working environment, and who are looking for long-term, meaningful employment in a career that makes a real difference.
At ZTR, we continuously promote a healthy balance between work, fun and family. This is a place where employees make a difference in our company and within our customers’ organizations. You will have the ability to direct your career path at ZTR as we are rapidly growing with numerous opportunities for professional growth and development.
ZTR Control Systems provides accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation, please contact Human Resources. We will address information received regarding the accommodation needs of applicants in confidence.
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