Regional Sales Director - Central Region (WI, MN, IL) at RPS North America

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Information TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • 5 years’ experience selling in IT products/services industry
  • 3 years’ experience leading a growth-oriented sales team
  • Strong experience in forecasting opportunities to close
  • Pipeline growth and management skills with ability to accurately report on details of the region to upper management
  • Proven track record selling professional services & managed services
  • Experience selling Cisco & Microsoft
  • Deep understanding of technology services sales
  • Sales management background (5+ years)
  • Experience utilizing CRM such as SFDC or Dynamics
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
  • Located in the region, preferably in Wisconsin or Minnesota
  • Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in a related field
  • Preferred: Closed at least five (5) seven-figure contracts with new accounts
  • Preferred: Demonstrated record of consistently exceeding sales goals
  • Preferred: Ability to negotiate contracts, deliverables, and price
  • Preferred: Previous experience using a customer relationship management software
  • Preferred: Experience in having high-level conversations with C-level executives
  • Preferred: Understanding of cloud computing and the business benefits that it provides
  • Preferred: Ability to present complex technology in a way non-technical people can understand
  • Preferred: Excellent presentation skills
  • Preferred: Experience with information technology and services

Responsibilities

  • Directly manage a team of 8 to 10 account executives to drive results in assigned territory
  • Lead month over month/quarter over quarter growth in bookings and GP
  • Interface with sales staff to track pipeline and drive accountability
  • Drive sales metrics and reporting
  • Coach sales staff on achieving targets, recommend performance improvement if needed
  • Utilize cross departmental collaboration skills to get needed information and assistance
  • Create functional strategies and specific objectives for the sales team
  • Provide weekly reporting to the RVP and the organization as required
  • Offer ideas and participate with the services staff and finance department staff to develop improvements to streamline and update processes
  • Work with the finance department to ensure accurate revenue recognition and invoicing
  • Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner; gather and analyze information skillfully
  • Work with integrity and in an ethical manner; uphold organizational values
  • Establish sales support processes and support activities including analytics, pipeline review and reporting, and monitoring sales staff performance in assigned region
  • Track and resolve complex customer requests or issues
  • Develop sales staff
  • Make recommendations for contract negotiations and sales quotas
  • Work as a conduit between sales staff and the Regional VP of Sales

Skills

Sales Leadership
Team Management
Pipeline Management
Sales Analytics
Sales Reporting
Performance Coaching
Cross-Selling
Contract Negotiation
Sales Quotas
Metrics Tracking

RPS North America

Global consulting firm for diverse sectors

About RPS North America

RPS North America provides consulting and advisory services across various sectors, including property, energy, transport, defense, government services, and water resources. The company helps clients, which range from large corporations to non-profits, navigate complex challenges and achieve regulatory compliance through a wide array of services. These services include management consulting, environmental consulting, project management, and digital solutions, among others. RPS North America stands out from its competitors by leveraging its deep expertise and global presence to deliver tailored solutions that meet specific client needs. The company's goal is to drive sustainable growth and address critical issues such as infrastructure development and risk management, ensuring a consistent demand for its high-value services.

Delft, NetherlandsHeadquarters
1970Year Founded
$31.5KTotal Funding
ACQUISITIONCompany Stage
Consulting, Energy, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
5,001-10,000Employees

Risks

Increased competition from AECOM with new regional director.
Acquisition by Tetra Tech may impact client relationships.
Internal competition from NEO Material Development Kit could cause brand confusion.

Differentiation

RPS Group offers a wide range of consulting and advisory services.
The company has a strong focus on sustainability and environmental consulting.
RPS leverages its global presence and multidisciplinary teams for tailored solutions.

Upsides

Increased demand for environmental consulting due to global sustainability focus.
Growing interest in digital transformation aligns with RPS's expertise.
Expansion of green finance offers new project opportunities for RPS.

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