Vice President of Sales Job Listing at Olympus Controls in Sherwood, OR (Job ID JR101739)

Description

What you'll do:

The Vice President of Sales provides leadership and direction to the Sales Department and develops sales strategies and initiatives to support the company's overall objectives. Additional details about what you will be doing includes:

• Provide leadership to Regional Sales Managers and Strategic Account Managers
  • When necessary, the VP of Sales will provide interim leadership to Sales Engineers, Robotic Sales Specialist, Inside Sales, Prototype Engineers, and Applications Engineers when there is no Regional Sales Manager for a territory.
• Develop and oversee implementation of sales strategies and initiatives.
• Ensure territory plans and strategies are executed by the sales team.
• Manage Olympus supplier partners (UR, MIR, Epson, Parker, Mitsubishi, Cognex, and Zebra).
• Continually evaluate new technology and manufacturers to determine viability of new suppliers and competitive landscape.
• Responsible for revenue growth and margin expansion.
• Travel to meet with direct reports on a regular basis and participate in large potentials with the sales team.

Why join us?

Olympus Controls (olympus-controls.com) is committed to attracting, training, and retaining a talented team. We are proud of the culture we have built and want you to join us! In addition, you will receive rewards and resources you need to feel fulfilled both professionally and personally. Benefits include:

• Base salary + bonus eligibility
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance, 401(k) with employer match, employee assistance program (EAP), vacation and sick time
• A lasting and growing career – as you gain experience and become an expert in this field, you'll have numerous career paths to choose from
• Professional development, training, and tuition reimbursement

Qualifications/Experience:

• At least 10 years of sales experience.
• At least 5 years of management experience.
• Respond to customer and coworker action items within 24 hours. 
• Be available at a moment's notice to support the sales team.
• Use all forms of communication effectively including email, cell phone voice and text messages, Microsoft Teams chat, and VOIP phone, video calls, etc.
• 50 hours/week minimum with is typical for someone to be successful in this position
• 30% travel is required for this position
• Located within a reasonable commuting distance to one of our following locations as this role requires regular presence at our facility:
  • Sherwood, OR
  • Kent, WA
  • Fremont, CA
  • San Diego, CA
  • Irving, TX
  • Phoenix, AZ
• A degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or another Engineering discipline is required.
• An MBA is preferred.

Founded in 1923, Applied Industrial Technologies (NYSE: AIT) is a leading value-added distributor and technical solutions provider of industrial motion, fluid power, flow control, automation technologies, and related maintenance supplies. Our leading brands, specialized services, and comprehensive knowledge serve MRO and OEM end users in virtually all industrial markets through our multi-channel capabilities that provide choice, convenience, and expertise.

Applied Industrial Technologies is built on a philosophy that puts people first.  We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to a workforce in which we enforce fair treatment and provide growth opportunities for everyone.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, color, national origin, genetics, religion, gender, marital status, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.