Sales Director North America
UpClear
UpClear provides software to growing Consumer Goods brands, helping them plan & analyze volumes, revenue and trade promotion. Our software BluePlanner facilitates collaboration, efficiency, and holistic business analysis throughout the distribution process. We serve clients at various stages of growth across America, Europe and Asia.
Our growth is substantial and consistent; we have been on the Inc 5000 list of fastest growing private companies for nine consecutive years. UpClear's global headquarters is in New York City and we have offices in London, Paris, and Singapore.
Job Summary: As the Sales Director at UpClear, you will play a pivotal role in building and leading a dynamic sales team. You will manage a portfolio of CPG clients in small and mid-markets. This role involves creating and executing a comprehensive sales strategy, encompassing lead generation, working with our partner network, maintaining long term relationships with prospects, lead qualification, and deal closure. Your strategic mindset and leadership skills will be crucial in building a successful sales department from the ground up.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute a strategic sales plan aligned with UpClear's business goals.
- Enhance the sales playbook for existing product lines, emphasizing continuous refinement.
- Drive revenue growth through innovative sales approaches.
- Implement and oversee effective lead generation strategies to expand UpClear's market reach.
- Establish and optimize lead self-qualification processes through UpClear's website.
- Implement prospect qualification through pre-sales activities.
- Deliver RFPs on time and with excellent quality levels
- Utilize a methodical approach such as MEDDIC (or equivalent) to qualify opportunities systematically.
- Ensure a thorough understanding of customer needs and align solutions accordingly.
- Identify cross-selling opportunities and strategies for repeat business.
- Recruit, train, and lead a high-performing sales team.
- Foster a collaborative and results-oriented team culture.
- Implement structured sales processes from lead generation to deal closure.
- Leverage technology for efficient sales operations and customer relationship management.
- Utilize metrics and analytics for data-driven decision-making.
- Collaborate with other departments, particularly marketing, to ensure alignment in messaging and customer experience.
- Foster cross-functional collaboration for overall business success.
- Encourage adaptability and continuous improvement based on market feedback and industry trends.