Divisional Vice President of Sales

<div class="content-intro"><p>Most companies claim to have the best people. We say to them, "Keep dreaming." Our people are second to none. They set us apart with their entrepreneurial spirit and ambition. They come to us from the likes of Amazon, Microsoft, Nordstrom, Starbucks and the sports world, bringing energy, bold ideas and a willingness to dive into the unfamiliar. It's our people that make BDA the top global Merchandise Agency to work for.</p></div><p>The Divisional Vice President for Sales is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing and guiding the sales operations of our organization. This individual will be a seasoned leader with a track record of success in leading larger organizations, demonstrating exceptional multitasking abilities, and possessing a strong vision for the future.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Location:</strong></p> <ul> <li>This role requires candidates to live within a reasonable commuting distance of one of our BDA office locations:&nbsp;<strong>Woodinville, WA; Atlanta, GA; Austin, TX; Dallas, TX; Troy, MI; New York (Midtown Manhattan), NY</strong> or <strong>Indianapolis, IN</strong>.</li> <li>The position follows a schedule of 4 days onsite and 1 day remote each week, and relocation or proximity to one of these offices is required.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Duties and Responsibilities:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Develop and implement strategic sales plans to achieve company objectives and revenue/gross margin&nbsp;targets.</li> <li>Enhance Customer Partnership Health Scores to deliver and exceed Customer experience goals.</li> <li>Support Budgeting, P&amp;L, and DC goals thought intimate knowledge of account activities and business functions.</li> <li>Lead and motivate a diverse team of Directors to drive performance excellence and exceed sales goals.</li> <li>Provide clear direction, coaching, and mentorship to Directors to foster their professional growth and development.</li> <li>Utilize strong business acumen to analyze market trends, identify opportunities, and develop innovative sales strategies.</li> <li>Articulate and communicate the company’s vision, goals, and strategies to internal teams and external stakeholders.</li> <li>Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including marketing, product development, and finance, to ensure alignment and support for sales initiatives.</li> <li>Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, partners, and industry stakeholders to drive business growth and expansion.</li> <li>Foster a culture of accountability, integrity, and continuous improvement within the sales organization.</li> <li>Stay a