Skill-Lync - Director/AVP - Sales

The Director or AVP of Sales is an experienced leader responsible for directing the organization's sales team to meet and exceed goals. S/He will work with the senior leaders to determine and set those sales goals for the month, quarter, year, and so on, and create strategies to reach them. It's a role that requires both leadership skills and insight into market trends, and the ability to bring those both together to marshal a successful sales force.

Roles and Responsibilities

- Develop strategies relating to Skill-Lync's market, products, services, and sales goals

- Lead and motivate the sales team to improve consultative service to the customers

- Design and implement strategic plans to reach sales targets.

- Work with executives to determine and execute sales plans to meet organizational needs

- Perform day-to-day oversight and management of the sales team

- Set and manage sales department budgets

- Track, analyze and present sales metrics to senior leadership

- Analyze market trends and plan sales strategies accordingly

Desired Skills:

- Bachelor's/PG degree in marketing, business administration or a relevant field.

- Candidates need a minimum of 8 years of experience in sales, preferably in the ed-tech industry and in a leadership position.

- Robust leadership abilities and an innovative, entrepreneurial attitude

- In-depth knowledge of market techniques and best practices.

- Capacity to manage various projects and work to tight deadlines.

- Excellent negotiation and analytical skills