Head Of Sales

The Vermont Agency

Head Of Sales

Albany, NY
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    We’re hiring an all-star sales manager to lead our team and help us hit our sales goals. You’ll cultivate and motivate your team, identify targets and goals, and evaluate sales performance to ensure our success. The ideal candidate is a natural leader, a team player, and loves taking on new challenges. Responsibilities: • Create sales reports and present to the team that outline sales efforts including progress and sales volume to better determine future goals • Build and foster strong customer relationships and handle complaints to ensure their needs are met and keep their business • Ensure our sales staff achieves their goals by making sales plans for each sales representative, setting individual sales targets, assigning territories, and managing their ongoing training programs • Determine our sales strategies and sales objectives to hit our sales goals • Identify new sales opportunities, emerging markets, and lead generation programs to keep us growing • Talent Acquisition: Develop and implement effective recruitment strategies to attract top-tier sales professionals to join our financial services firm. • Candidate Sourcing: Utilize various channels, including networking, social media, and job boards, to identify and engage potential candidates. Build and maintain a talent pipeline for current and future hiring needs. • Interview and Selection : Conduct thorough interviews and assessments to evaluate candidates' qualifications, skills, and cultural fit. Collaborate with hiring managers to ensure alignment with team goals and objectives. • Performance Management: Work closely with the sales leadership team to monitor and assess the performance of the sales team. Provide guidance and support for professional development and growth. • Employer Branding: Contribute to the development and enhancement of the company's brand. Showcase the unique aspects of our organization to attract top talent in the financial services industry. • Market Analysis: Stay informed about industry trends, compensation benchmarks, and competitor activities. Provide insights and recommendations for optimizing our recruitment strategies. • Collaboration: Work collaboratively with leadership and other departments to ensure a cohesive and effective recruitment and development process. Qualifications: • Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in business or a similar field • Proven track record of sales success • Strong analytical skills, communication skills, and leadership skills • At least 3 years of experience in sales management or in a leadership role in the sales department • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, or a related field. • Proven experience in sales management and recruitment within the financial services industry. • Strong networking and relationship-building skills. • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. • Familiarity with sales performance metrics and the ability to assess candidates against key success factors. • Demonstrated ability to develop and implement successful recruitment strategies. • Life and Health Insurance Licensed. • Series 6 and 63 or Series 7 and 66 licenses preferred. Compensation: $75,000 - $150,000 plus benefits

    • Talent Acquisition: Develop and implement effective recruitment strategies to attract top-tier sales professionals to join our financial services firm. • Candidate Sourcing: Utilize various channels, including networking, social media, and job boards, to identify and engage potential candidates. Build and maintain a talent pipeline for current and future hiring needs. • Interview and Selection: Conduct thorough interviews and assessments to evaluate candidates' qualifications, skills, and cultural fit. Collaborate with hiring managers to ensure alignment with team goals and objectives. • Performance Management: Work closely with the sales leadership team to monitor and assess the performance of the sales team. Provide guidance and support for professional development and growth. • Employer Branding: Contribute to the development and enhancement of the company's brand. Showcase the unique aspects of our organization to attract top talent in the financial services industry. • Market Analysis: Stay informed about industry trends, compensation benchmarks, and competitor activities. Provide insights and recommendations for optimizing our recruitment strategies. • Collaboration: Work collaboratively with leadership and other departments to ensure a cohesive and effective recruitment and development process.

  • Compensation
    $75,000-$150,000 per year