Regional Vice President

S&C Electric Co

Chicago, IL

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$166,200–$220,162 Per Year
SKILLS
Alliance/Partner Management, Alternative Energy, Analysis Skills, Budget Management, Business Administration, Business Development, Business Growth, Business Plan, Business Skills, Change Management, Communication Skills, Competitive Research, Computer Skills, Conferences, Conflict Resolution, Continuous Improvement, Customer Relations, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Systems, Data Analysis, Distribution Channel, Driver's License, Electrical Power Systems, Electrical Utility, Electricity, Emerging Technology, Entrepreneurship, Exceeded Sales Goal, Forecasting, Government, Incentive Programs, Industry/Trade Analysis, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Long-Term Profit, Market Analysis, Market Share, Market Tracking, Market Trend Analysis, Marketing, Metrics, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Negotiation Skills, OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer), Oracle, Order Management, Organizational Skills, People Management, Performance Metrics, Persuasion Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Project/Program Management, Regional Sales, Regulations, Resource Management, Return on Investment (ROI), Revenue Growth, Risk Analysis, Safety/Work Safety, Sales, Sales Closing Skills, Sales Cycle, Sales Forecasting, Sales Management, Sales Qualification, Sales Strategy, Salesforce.com, Strategic Accounts, Strategic Planning, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Territory Management, Trend Analysis, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Chicago, IL
POSTED
30+ days ago

As an S&C Electric team member, you'll work on projects that have real-world impact. You'll help transform the grid for resilient and reliable power worldwide. S&C has more than a 100-year history of innovation and has been 100% employee-owned since 2012. We continue this legacy as a trusted, forward-thinking leader in the electrical industry. You will advance a safer, more reliable, and more resilient electrical grid. Our products help the grid adapt to severe weather and transition to clean energy. We're big enough to be a respected industry leader but small enough for you to impact our company directly. Our commitment gives you opportunities to impact on and off the job positively.

Join S&C to make an impact on tomorrow's energy challenges and become an employee-owner!

Hours 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (Mon-Fri) Hybrid

Compensation At S&C, we are dedicated to providing competitive and equitable compensation for all our team members, and we are committed to transparency in our pay practices. The estimated annual base salary range for this position in the United States is $166,200 - $220,162. Individual pay within this salary range is determined by several compensable factors, including performance, knowledge, job-related skills and experience, and relevant education or training. This role is also eligible for S&C's annual incentive plan (AIP), subject to eligibility criteria. Please note this role may also qualify for sales-related compensation.

Join Our Team as a Regional Vice President-Sales!

The Sales Organization is responsible for selling S&C products, services and solutions across a broad customer base from customer-owned and investor-owned electric utilities, commercial & industrial (C&I) customers, government agencies, distributors, contractors, consultants, and original-equipment manufacturers (OEMs). The sales organization's objectives include generating revenue, expanding market share and driving business growth.

Regional Vice President (RVP) Responsibilities

The RVP is responsible for owning and leading the development, implementation and execution of strategic sales plans that quantify and address the markets within a defined geographic region. Their primary accountability is to meet and exceed revenue, market share and other performance metrics while fostering long-term profitable customer relationships. Additionally, they are expected to periodically report to senior leadership on the region's performance.

The RVP will provide a clear and compelling vision and focused leadership to build a high-performing team of leaders and professionals located throughout the region. They will oversee activities spanning the full sales cycle (forecasting, account planning, sales metrics, order management, etc.).

The RVP will also oversee and lead the management of Key Accounts that are headquartered in the region. This includes leading account strategy, performance metrics and executive outreach. The RVP will work with Key Account Managers, Territory Managers, Key Customer Business Development Directors and S&C leadership to champion change management and drive Key Account activities to achieve S&C's growth plans.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Strategy Development: Develop and implement a long-term comprehensive sales strategy and business plan for the region consistent with S&Cs strategic objectives.
  • Quantify and analyze market sizing, accessibility and market trends to identify the total potential demand (including total addressable market, serviceable addressable market and serviceable obtainable market) for S&C products.
  • Revenue Growth: Drive revenue growth by exceeding sales targets and expanding S&Cs market share within the region.
  • Market Insights: Proactively monitor market sizing, accessibility, industry trends, competitor activities, regulatory changes, and emerging technologies and markets to evaluate risks and opportunities to maintain a competitive edge.
  • Budget Management: Use market sizing data to identify and track the potential audience, revenue and growth. Develop, manage and track the sales budget for the region, ensuring accurate forecasting and allocation of resources to maximize ROI and achievement of performance targets.
  • Customer Engagement: Cultivate strong strategic relationships with key customers and decision-makers at the executive level, leveraging intimate knowledge of their unique needs and pain points to progress, negotiate and close sales opportunities and secure/grow market share.
  • Leadership & People Management: Lead, inspire, and develop a high-performing team. Role model appropriate and professional workplace behaviors, address/mediate conflicts to restore harmony, and support a positive, healthy and inclusive workplace culture in accordance with S&Cs mission, vision, values and guiding principles.

Requirements:

  • Valid drivers license in good standing and clean driving record
  • Typically seven (7) years of experience in sales leadership and strategic account management or equivalent experience
  • Typically ten (10) years experience in sales, key account management, business development or related field
  • Proven track record of success in sales leadership with strong skills in leading end-to-end regional sales strategies, conception through implementation
  • Demonstrated success in leading and motivating a geographically dispersed sales team to meet and exceed revenue, market share and other performance metrics
  • Expert knowledge of electrical power systems and demonstrated success in sales leadership within the electric power systems industry
  • Advanced knowledge of sales, market trends and competitive landscape, with an ability to assess and consider these factors when developing sales strategies
  • Expert business acumen, entrepreneurial approach, and analytical skills with the ability to use and analyze data to drive informed decisions, problem-solve complex issues and leverage data and learnings to drive continuous improvement
  • Expert financial acumen and numerical ability to manage budgets, forecasting, and margins in a sales environment
  • Proven experience in negotiating and closing complex, high-value deals
  • Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, listening and presentation) able to liaise with internal and external stakeholders at all levels from senior executives to support staff
  • Creative, persuasive and compelling in communicating how solutions meet the needs of each unique customer, and able to successfully present to a variety of audiences, both small face-to-face interactions through large conferences and formal presentations
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills to establish meaningful relationships built on mutual trust and respect, navigate and resolve conflict, moderate behaviours and foster collaborative working relationships amongst a diverse audience
  • Excellent leadership skills with an ability to lead, guide, motivate and delegate to deliver results, build teams and capabilities, embrace change, drive decisions and results, embrace culture and inclusion and exhibit integrity
  • Advanced organizational, planning and project management skills, coordinating internal and external resources, creative problem-solving when obstacles arise, and juggling a heavy volume of diverse projects, including both strategic and tactical assignments

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelors degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Sales, Marketing, or a related field
  • Demonstrated experience in CRM systems (Salesforce desirable) maintaining and leveraging data for reporting purposes
  • Proficient computer skills including experience using Oracle and Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)

**S&C Electric is committed to equal-opportunity employment. All employees and applicants will be considered without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to complete the application, please email us at

TAsupport@sandc.com

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