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Director of Sales

Forthea
Location
Houston, Texas
Posted
25 days ago
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor's Degree from a 4-year accredited college
  • 2-3+ years account executive/sales manager experience (preferably with an agency)
  • Proven track record of building and managing a sales force
  • Proven success in developing new business and managing complex sales cycles
  • Experience in selling in a competitive environment
  • Experience with a CRM application, such as Salesforce, ACT or NetSuite
Nice to have
  • 4+ years direct sales experience (preferably with an agency)
  • Advertising sales and/or professional services sales experience
  • Strong executive-level contacts in enterprise and mid-market companies
  • Experience with digital marketing services such as SEO, PPC, Social Media, Email Marketing & Web Design
  • Experience using website analytics software
What the job really is

The Director of Sales at Forthea will lead and grow the sales team while collaborating with senior management. Responsibilities include acquiring new clients, generating revenue, implementing marketing and sales plans, and managing the sales process from prospecting to closing deals. The role requires strong presentation skills, self-motivation, and the ability to build relationships with executives at prospective client companies.

Things to weigh
  • No salary listed
  • The role requires a high level of self-motivation and initiative, which may not suit all candidates
  • Experience in a competitive sales environment is emphasized, which could indicate a challenging sales landscape
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