Senior Director, Us Professional Sales-Dental
Schaumburg, Illinois, Us
As the Senior Director of US Professional Sales, I lead the strategic planning and execution of sales initiatives within the professional dental channel, including dentists, hygienists, dental dealers, and group practice organizations. Collaborating closely with key stakeholders, my role facilitates the accomplishment of Sales and Marketing objectives and drives our organization's growth.- Oversee the development and execution of both long-term and short-term Professional Sales plans, aligning with the broader strategic and business plans of the company.- Provide strategic leadership to the professional sales force, ensuring effective sales planning, direction, infrastructure, and training.- Collaborate with Sales Administration, Inside Sales, Convention/Meeting Planning, and Customer Relations to ensure a cohesive execution of sales plans and budgets.- Monitor competitive sales activities and develop proactive action plans to mitigate any potential impact.- Foster professional relationships within the dental industry, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of competitive products and promotions.- Partner with Marketing and New Product Development to provide insights for marketing programs and new product development, including professional markets analysis, competitive activity assessment, and pricing strategies.- Manage sales force automation to ensure effective use of sales management tools.- Assure ongoing professional skills training for the sales force and develop growth opportunities within the team for succession planning.- Implement and enforce sales force metrics, keeping them relevant and up-to-date.- Oversee the design and development of selling materials, ensuring compliance across all Professional sales regions.