Sales Director

Get Satisfaction was founded with the idea that the relationship between companies and their customers is ready for higher ground.

The Sales Director demonstrates accountability for functional, business, and broad company objectives. In this role you will integrate and develops processes that meet business needs across the organization, manage complex issues within functional area of expertise, be involved in long-term planning, and contribute to the overall business strategy. This person is responsible for driving orders / sales growth in the New York / New Jersey markets.

* Execute on assigned operating plan and targets to assure that business wins profitable and productive service sales * Meet or exceed operational requirements: analytical reporting, Session C, operating reviews, and cost * Build influential relationships with assigned customers at all levels and develop strategies to win profitable business from those customers * Build customer relationships for the purpose of Business development and Sales * Develop customer strategies, campaign plans, and leadership in their execution * Integrate information, resources, and activities within the region and / or among global regions * Responsible for customer satisfaction, evaluation, plans, and follow through * Demonstrate commercial and technical expertise in specific market * Own regional input for SI / SII planning and forecasting * Drive strategy and growth initiatives within the region * Direct the sales team to identify and develop opportunities driving growth * Build, develop, mentor high performing sales team within your segment

**Qualifications/Requirements** * Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or college * Minimum of 5 years of experience in industry-related sales, application engineering and / or marketing **Additional Eligibility Qualifications**** * GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen. **Desired Characteristics** * Bachelor's Degree in Engineering * Strong industry knowledge and understanding of the market dynamics of the electrical industry and distribution * Experience building relationships with distributors, electrical contractors, OEM’s and end users and interacting with design partners * Commercial sales experience in closing large and complex contractual agreements * Strong project management skills * Customer-focused mindset with proven ability to respond quickly to customer needs * Strong coordination and influencing skills * Knowledge of customer financial drivers / needs * Ability to apply Six Sigma to improve customer satisfaction * Six Sigma training or equivalent Quality Training * Ability to utilize analytical software and sales tools * Strong oral, written communication skills and presentation skills * Strong interpersonal and leadership skills * Minimum of 2 years of experience leading a sales team