Director of Sales - ALTEN Technology USA
Troy, MI
About the Job
We're ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company that provides solutions for engineering, technology, and product development projects. For decades, we've been helping our clients develop products that are changing the world, whether that's by shaping the future of space exploration, saving lives with medical devices that set a new standard of care, or creating the fully autonomous electric taxi of tomorrow. Our team of more than 600 people works across industries including aerospace, medical devices and life sciences, unmanned systems and robotics, automotive OEM and tier 1 suppliers, commercial vehicle, electric vehicles, rail, and more. Our offices across the US have different industry focuses and engage with our clients in different ways, ranging from working on-site at client facilities to performing product development at our delivery centers.
ALTEN Group, our parent company, has been a leader in engineering and information technology for more than 30 years. ALTEN Group operates in 30 countries across Europe, North America, Asia, Africa and the Middle East and employs more than 36,000 people, 88% of whom are engineers. The company covers the whole development cycle and offers a choice of service levels, from technology consulting to complete project outsourcing.
When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you join a group of people passionate about collaborating to solve some of the world's most technical engineering challenges. Our success is tied to taking care of our employees by building relationships and providing opportunities for mentorship and career growth. We offer comprehensive benefits for all full-time employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) plan with employer matching; paid time off (PTO); paid parental leave; and mentorship to help you take your career to the next level. You don't have to take our word for it that we are a great place to work—we were named on the 2023 Top Workplaces list thanks to feedback from our proud employees.
As a Director of Salesfor ALTEN your primary focus is to lead and coach a team of Account Managers, Sr. Account Managers and Business Team Managers to reach activity and results targets (revenue and profit). You will manage your team and market through developing & executing your business plan, actively coaching and developing your sales team, continuous recruiting and building your team, and cultivating strong executive level client relationships.
Your secondary focus area and responsibility is building your own team of consultants through recruitment, coaching and ongoing engagement. By coaching your consultants and by creating continuous opportunities for them you create a dynamic and committed environment which helps stimulate business and support our customers.
The third leg of the Director stool is strategic growth. You will be uncovering new areas of growth, designing and executing sales strategies to support, and fostering key strategic prospect relationships. Through your direction, you will assign responsibilities to your team and guiding them to optimal performance.
You are a driven, inspiring, and ambitious person with a developed business sense and genuine interest in people. You want to work to set targets and you are attracted by the concept of rewards based on results. Your personality is key. You are a leader that leads by example, driven by the success of your team members.
ALTEN offers a well-defined career path which enables you as a manager to stay and grow professionally within the company.
Direct Reports:
- 2 – 3 Business Team Managers, each with their own consultants
- 2 – 3 Account / Sr. Account Managers
Requirements:
- MSc or BSc degree in engineering or business is required.
- 8 – 10 years of Business Development, Account Management or Sales experience, with 2 – 4 of which in Sales Leadership roles
- Experience within engineering or consulting services highly preferred
- Experience building business internationally, with heavy focus offshore is highly preferred.
- Established network of relevant engineering contacts and customers
- Excellent communications skills with all levels of candidates, clients and employees – with very good knowledge of English, spoken and written.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and decision-making skills
- Ability to work under minimal supervision.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed.
Total Compensation Range: $180,000-$225,000
The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate's combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience
ALTEN Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our Policy is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.
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