VP Sales

VP Sales

Locations : US-IL-Chicago, US-TN-Nashville, US-RI-Providence, US-TX-Dallas

Primary Posting Location : Chicago, IL, 60601, US

Requisition ID : 2025-437933

Position Type : Full Time

Category : Sales (Professional)

Salary : USD $160,000.00 – $220,000.00 per year

Summary

Vice President of Sales. At our Company, we grow people, brands, and businesses. We seek a dynamic and talented VP of Sales responsible for the development, coordination, management, oversight, and evaluation of marketing and business development activities to support sales. As a member of the management team, the VP participates in team management, performance management, strategic planning, budgeting and forecasting, system initiatives, and process improvement. The role focuses on delivering measurable results that lead to outstanding program execution for our clients.

Take this opportunity to join North America's leading business solutions provider and build your career working with amazing people in a growing industry. Apply today!

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

Financial : Achieve P&L targets; manage business unit resources to deliver EBITDA objectives.

Revenue Growth : Own and drive revenue growth; lead the team to identify and secure new revenue opportunities, including maximizing existing client business, expanding white space, and supporting the "Customers as Clients" initiative.

Strategy Alignment : Support the team in developing strategies to align resources for revenue growth; coordinate with senior leaders to achieve goals.

Business Development : Evaluate performance against industry trends; customize go-to-market strategies; oversee the launch of new marketing programs and generate new business leads.

Insights : Develop category, channel, customer, and competitive insights; oversee data collection and reporting to identify trends and opportunities; champion insights to drive consumer / shopper behavior change.

Optimization : Adjust and optimize go-to-market strategies; work closely with business leaders to maximize processes; attend trade exhibits, shows, and field programs to maintain knowledge; identify gaps and best practices to improve performance.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Direct Reports : Hire, retain, train, coach, guide, direct, and develop direct reports using company-wide processes, tools, and resources.

Indirect Reports : Provide guidance, direction, and mentoring to indirect reports.

Travel and Driving Requirements

Essential duties include travel and driving.

Travel up to 30‑50% of the time.

Minimum Qualifications

Education Level (Required) : Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience. (Preferred) : Master’s Degree or equivalent experience.

7‑10+ years of management / leadership experience in marketing and business development.

Experience working in a fast‑paced, dynamic business environment.

Experience managing a team of direct and indirect reports.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Expert influencing skills – manage boundaries, set expectations, and build alignment across management levels and client interface.

Expert insight skills – identify and develop robust data, transform into decisions balancing risk and reward.

Expert execution skills – coordinate customer promises into measurable business results.

Expert credibility skills – use personal effectiveness to link relationships, processes, and revenue activities; strong strategic thinking.

Strong organizational and problem‑solving skills.

Excellent written and verbal communication.

Empathy / understanding of the impact of marketing and business development on field associates.

Technical proficiency in marketing and business development tools, MS Office, and data reporting systems.

Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.

Team player with good people skills.

Manage and develop a team of 10 or more employees, including direct and indirect reports.

Proven track record in developing strategies and delivering results.

What We Offer

Full‑time benefits : medical, dental, vision, life.

401(k) with company match.

Training and career development.

Generous paid time off.

Benefits and Compensation

Financial. Achieve P&L targets; manage business unit resources to deliver EBITDA objective. Own and drive revenue growth; lead the team to identify and secure new revenue opportunities. Support team in developing strategy to align resources to secure revenue growth; coordinate with senior‑level members to achieve goals. Business development : evaluate performance, customize go‑to‑market strategy, oversee new marketing programs, and generate new business leads. Insights : develop marketplace insights, oversee data reporting, champion key insights to drive behavior change. Optimization : adjust and optimize strategy to maximize consumer interactions; work with business leaders to maximize processes.

Job Will Remain Open Until Filled

The Company is one of North America's leading sales and marketing agencies. They service a variety of trade channels and bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers. The Company reserves the right to alter responsibilities, reassign, or transfer the position at any time.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental disability, or any other category protected by law. The Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable an applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.

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