Job Description: The Director of Sales Initiatives will oversee key sales functions in preparation for moving to the Director of Sales role which is responsible for the management of a sales team including leadership support of the team, performance management, professional development, and goal setting to ensure team success. He/she will direct and support consistent implementation of the business’s key initiatives in all sales strategies. This role is a highly collaborative position and will require the Director of Sales Initiatives to work closely with a variety of departments across a broad spectrum of internal and external partners inclusive, but not limited to: External vendors, Marketing, Human Resources, Finance, Merchandising, Sales Operations and the Executive Leadership team. Job Responsibilities: Customer Focus: Leads assigned initiatives to ensure strong customer relationships. Develops a culture of customer focus to drive success. Uncovers new business opportunities and presents business case to senior management to improve overall sales profitability. Lead/manage key sales initiatives as assigned by the VP of Sales Operations with a goal of transforming the BSD sales organization and maximizing sales and profitability. Matrix Teamwork: Maintains a direct level of communication with sales leadership and Office Depot Corporate functions in support of an integrated work environment. Complete all assigned training in preparation for move to field sales role. Job Requirements: Excellent leadership skills with the ability to effectively lead a team across a large geography. Proven success in executive leadership assignments with a successful P&L track record. Strong conceptualization and communication skills augmented by diplomacy. Personal “bandwidth” to function in a matrix management environment on an international basis. Ability to manage and lead complex projects within a multi-channel large organization. Strategic thinker with the ability to convert concepts into tactical plans effectively. Ability to lead an organization to achieve revenue and profitability targets. Capacity to execute work in a rapid and efficient manner. Decision making ability with a bias for action and sense of urgency. Qualification & Experience: Area of Study: Business Administration, Marketing, Merchandising Years of Experience: Minimum 7 year experience in related field Type of Experience: Sales, Marketing Bachelor’s degree, or relevant experience required Job Details: Company: Office Depot Vacancy Type: Full Time Job Location: Orlando, FL, US Application Deadline: N/A Apply Here careerstrivia.net
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