VP & Head of Sales, Region Americas

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We are looking for a VP & Head of Sales, Region Americas to join our team!

 

Preferred location:  Atlanta Office Based (Hybrid)

 

What you’ll do at Elekta:

As the VP & Head of Sales for the Americas region, you will be responsible for leading and executing the sales strategy to retain and grow the current install base across North and South America.

This role will play a pivotal role in building and managing a high-performing Account Management and sales teams, establishing strong and long-lasting customer relationships, and contributing to the overall success of the organization.

Acting as the face of Elekta, the VP & Head of Sales will have executive presence with customers and internally.  This role will lead the sales and business development teams across North and South America, along with the Commercial Operations function.

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership:


* Develop and implement a comprehensive sales strategy for the Americas region aligned with the overall company objectives.


* Provide strategic guidance to the sales team, ensuring alignment with market trends and business goals.


* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate sales strategies with marketing, product development, and customer support.


* Implement, drive and continually evolve a consistent sales methodology across the sales organization.


* Effectively use sales tools and data to become more efficient.

Orders and Revenue Generation:


* Drive order growth through effective sales strategies, customer acquisition, and retention efforts.


* Monitor and analyze sales performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions.


* Develop and maintain key customer relationships, negotiating and closing high-value deals.

Market Analysis:


* Strong analytical tools experience


* Stay informed about market trends, competitor activities, and industry developments.


* Collaborate with the Regional Marketing team to identify new opportunities for business expansion through market research.


* Provide feedback to the executive team on market dynamics and competitive positioning.

Commercial Operations:


* Oversee the Commercial Operations function, including sales forecasting, budgeting, and planning activities.


* Implement and optimize sales processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.


* Utilize CRM systems and other tools to track and analyz...