Sales Director

Showcase your skills with an established, yet growing, company that's been in business for over 29 years! At RVI, we offer exciting, challenging work tailored to your strengths, along with opportunities to make an impact. Learn more about us at rvi-inc and apply today!Salary in accordance applicable experience, ranging from $74,000 to $92,000BENEFITS & PERKS: Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance; HSA/FSA options, Accident & Critical Illness Insurance; Short- and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) with Employer Match; Term Life Insurance; Employee Assistance Program; Employee-of-the-Month and Year, On-site Welding Training and Certifications; RITALKA University; Employee Luncheons; Community VolunteeringThe Sales Director is responsible for providing strategic leadership to the sales team by developing and executing comprehensive sales strategies that align with company goals. In this position, you will oversee the sales team and ensures consistent delivery on targets, customer acquisition, and market growth. Join RVI to foster a high-performance sales culture, develop talent, and collaborate cross-functionally to drive long-term company success. What does the Sales Director do at RVI? Develop annual sales plan in alignment with organizational strategies and objectivesProvide leadership, direction, and oversight to Sales Managers and Account ExecutivesEstablish performance metrics for the sales teams in collaboration with company leadership, and monitors sales team achievement of goalsAnalyze market trends, customer needs, and competitive activity to inform sales strategiesCollaborate with executive leadership to set pricing, distribution, and strategiesImplement and refine sales policies, processes, and tools to maximize efficiency and effectivenessOversee and ensure effective use of CRM systems to track activities, generate insights, and support decision-makingMaintain relationships with key customers and strategic partners; participate in high-level sales engagements as neededRepresent the company at trade shows, industry events, and key customer meetingsPrepare and manage sales budgets and forecasts; report sales performance to senior leadershipWhat do we look for in a qualified Sales Director candidate?Bachelor's degree in business, sales, marketing, or a related field7+ years of progressive sales experience, including 3+ years in a sales leadership roleExperience in manufacturing, electronics, logistics, or a related industryExcellent interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills with the ability to influence at all levelsProven track record of successfully leading and developing sales teams in a B2B environmentStrong business acumen with experience in strategic planning and executionProficiency in CRM systems, Excel, and data-driven decision-makingTechnologically proficient, with the ability to effectively utilize video conference platforms (e.g., Zoom) and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) for daily operations and communicationAbility to interact at a management level with HR, Accounting, IT, Manufacturing, Operations, Engineering and QualitySolid understanding of P&L statements with the ability to drive profitabilityWillingness to travel up to 30%, primarily regionally, with occasional extended trips as required for key customer engagements and industry eventsThis position is based onsite and does not offer remote or hybrid arrangementsMany tasks include their own work and/or the review of work of others in the department. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.RVI OverviewRVI is a full-service provider of high-quality, reliable wire harnesses and control boxes, that fosters strong collaborative relationships to support your business growth. We strongly believe that in order to achieve success for both RVI and our clients, a valued partnership, based on integrity, is critical.Why You Should Apply HereRVI is a family-owned company that focuses on creating jobs in rural communities in the upper Midwest; purposefully deciding to create jobs away from the chaos of larger metro areas. Our company values help to foster strong relationships with not only our employees and customers, but also our communities. We take pride in finding careers that fit the person rather than a person to fit a job which allows us all to do extraordinary things with ordinary people. Consent to a background check that may include criminal history, employment verification, and education verification.We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.