Motivate and energize the staff to make proactive decisions in all their communications with clientsCreate and advertise weekly, monthly and quarterly sales goals and keep C-level executives apprised of the progressPrepare sales reports and sign off on their accuracy before submitting themAssess the competitive landscape and institute changes to the sales program in response to competitors’ changesEstablish a referral network with local businesses and find ways to maximize value from those connectionsImplement a sales training and orientation program to educate new hires as our company grows Director of Sales Qualifications & skills:Bachelor’s Degree in Sales & Marketing, Communications or Business Administration required (MBA preferred)15+ years experience in sales executive management10+ years experience in direct or outside sales Strong prospecting skills and excellent closing skillsExceptional verbal and written communication skills