Vice President, Commercial Platforms (Hybrid)

Join Axon and be a Force for Good.

At Axon, we’re on a mission to Protect Life. We’re explorers, pursuing society’s most critical safety and justice issues with our ecosystem of devices and cloud software. Like our products, we work better together. We connect with candor and care, seeking out diverse perspectives from our customers, communities and each other.

Life at Axon is fast-paced, challenging and meaningful. Here, you’ll take ownership and drive real change. Constantly grow as you work hard for a mission that matters at a company where you matter.

Your Impact

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Vice President of Sales, Services, and Commercial Apps for our Internal Technology Team. This position will report directly to the Head of IT. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in B2B Sales, Services, and Configure, Price, Quote (CPQ), and billing systems, along with exceptional technical leadership skills in Salesforce technology, and software product development experience. This candidate will have experience in all Software, Hardware, and Subscription businesses, and a long history of building internal products to manage the business processes from Lead to Opportunity, Opportunity to Quote, and Quote to Cash, Professional Services, Customer Support & B2B Ecommerce. 

This candidate will have had experience with at least one major transformation program in a rebuild of technology to meet complex business requirements, ideally Sales or Services related. They will have lead SF and Custom Development organizations, and brought enormous strategic value and partnership to their business stakeholders. They must become more knowledgeable about the business than even their business partners, ensuring we build the right thing at the right time for our internal stakeholders.

What You’ll Do 

Location: Atlanta, Boston, Denver, Seattle, Scottsdale, or Washington, DC
Reports to: Head of IT

• Provide strategic leadership and direction to the internal technology team, driving the implementation and optimization of Sales, Services, Quote, Pricing and Invoicing systems and processes to enhance productivity and efficiency.
• Collaborate closely with sales leadership to understand business objectives and translate them into technological roadmaps, and solutions that support Axon’s growth in a scalable way.
• Oversee the management and optimization of Sales, Services CRM & CPQ systems, and Order Management & Billing systems, ensuring seamless integration with other sales technologies and platforms.
• Oversee the development of custom software tools and products for our internal stakeholders.
• Lead the SalesForce technical team, providing guidance, mentorship, and support to ensure best practices are followed and technical excellence is maintained.
• Drive innovation in sales technology, continuously evaluating emerging trends and advancements to enhance the sales process and improve customer experiences.
• Partner with cross-functional teams, including sales, services, commercial operations & finance to align sales technology initiatives with overall business goals and objectives.
• Build a brilliant technology organization focused on stakeholder delight, best in class engineering, and operational excellence.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, or related field
• Minimum of 15+ years of experience in internal technology with the above business experience.
• Deep expertise in sales processes, services, and CPQ systems, with hands-on experience in implementing and optimizing sales technologies.
• Strong technical proficiency in Salesforce platform, including Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, CPQ, with a demonstrated ability to lead Salesforce technical initiatives.
• Excellent leadership and management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams to achieve goals and objectives.
• Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving abilities and a results-oriented mindset.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and effectively manage competing priorities.

Benefits that Benefit You

• Competitive salary and 401k with employer match
• Discretionary paid time off
• Paid parental leave for all
• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Fitness Programs
• Emotional & Mental Wellness support
• Learning & Development programs
• And yes, we have snacks in our offices

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