Director of Sales
Chantilly, Virginia (VA), US, 20151
About Day & Zimmermann
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We’re looking for a full-time, staff Director of Sales to join our SOC team.
As the Director, Sales – Signal Secure, here’s the work you’ll do:
- Sales Strategy Development - Will be responsible for developing and implementing sales strategies to drive revenue growth in the state and federal Corrections market. The candidate will identify and qualify new sales segments and opportunities while creating and managing a robust sales pipeline. Building and maintaining strong relationships with state and federal clients, the candidate will develop and execute comprehensive client engagement plans, conduct presentations, product demonstrations, and negotiate with prospective clients. Achieving and exceeding assigned revenue targets on a quarterly and annual basis is critical, requiring the candidate to close deals efficiently and ensure a high conversion rate from prospects to customers. The candidate will monitor and report on sales performance, adjusting strategies as necessary to meet targets.
- Capture Management - Leads qualified opportunities though the entire capture and proposal planning phases with significant engagement throughout proposal development and post-submittal. This includes analyzing opportunity requirements (DRFP/RFP/PWS), developing and writing responses to RFIs, building capture and proposal strategies, negotiating teaming agreements and preparing and presenting gate reviews with thorough win strategies. Demonstrates an ability to effectively develop and execute well-designed capture plans following established internal gates and using standard tools and processes. Leads multiple captures, including hands-on development of critical bid artifacts required for proposal development, ensuring integrity of win strategy through submission.
- Partner and customer Engagement - Develop and maintain partnerships and relationships with industry peers and new and existing customers. Will conduct market research to stay updated on industry trends, competitor activities, and client needs, providing insights and recommendations to improve sales strategies and product offerings. Collaboration is key, as the candidate will work closely with the marketing, product, and delivery teams to ensure alignment and support for sales activities. Mentoring and supporting junior sales team members is also part of the role, fostering a collaborative and high-performance sales culture.
- Collaboration and Teamwork - Coordinates and collaborates with multiple internal organizations in the development of an account and opportunity strategy, providing leadership and guidance throughout the process. The strategy developed should be aligned with the overall company growth strategy and requires close coordination with senior leadership
This role is for you if you have these skills:
- Mastery of business development pre-award lifecycle process (e.g., Shipley and industry best practices), understanding of typical state procurement processes and procedures
- Excellent written and oral communication, presentation, interpersonal, project management and leadership skills; ability to develop and maintain effective industry partnerships; manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously while adjusting to changing priorities.
- Highly motivated, results driven with an excellent work ethic; pushes self and others to deliver results (winning deals) with accountability to commitments.
- Strategic thinking and decision making to maximize probability of win; creative thinking on competitive positioning, win strategy, themes and discriminators; analytic thinking related to BD and capture management with ability to develop and present complex data or information in a clear and concise format to all levels of management and our customers.
- Must display organizational agility; able to develop and leverage effective relationships and networks; knows how to get things done through both formal channels and informal networks. A high degree of flexibility and the ability to work effectively as a matrixed resource.
And if you have these qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree; additional years of experience accepted in lieu of degree
- The ideal candidate will have 6-10 years of direct sales experience in technology services, specifically to state and federal clients. This role requires a strategic thinker with a proven track record in identifying and qualifying sales segments, building and executing client engagement plans, and consistently meeting or exceeding assigned revenue targets on a quarterly and annual basis.
- Great attitude and team player.
- Successful completion of drug and background screening process.
In compliance with this state’s pay transparency laws, the salary range for this role is $104,080.00-$156,120.00. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. (The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements).
We care about our employees and it shows
Our staff receive a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical/Rx, dental and vision coverage; life, AD&D and disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; 100% paid maternity leave for up to 12 weeks, parental leave, family leave, other paid time off; voluntary benefits and discount programs to meet our employees’ individual needs including pet insurance for our furry family members!
To ensure a safe work environment
while meeting the physical demands of the job, you must be able to perform the following physical and mental tasks, with or without a reasonable accommodation:
- Visual acuity (e.g., needed to prepare and analyze data, to transcribe documents, to view a computer, to read, to inspect objects, to operate machinery.
- Reaching (e.g. reaching the arms or legs in any direction)
- Lifting motion or lifting objects more than 15 pounds
- Walking
- Repetitive motion of any part of the body
- Pushing or pulling (e.g. using a part of your body to press against something in a downward or outward direction or in a dragging or hauling motion)
- Manual Dexterity (e.g. picking, pinching, typing, or other working that uses fingers)
- Hearing
- Talking
- Capacity to think, concentrate and focus for long periods of time.
- Ability to read complex documents in the English language.
- Capacity to reason and make sound decisions.
- Ability to write complex documents in the English language.
- Capacity to express thoughts orally.
- Expertise in:
- Ability to wear a mask, respirator, bullet proof vest, or other equipment.
- Ability to regularly perform all job functions at Company’s office or worksite.
- Ability to withstand environmental conditions (e.g. extreme heat or cold, grass, wind, sand, fumes, odors, gases, extreme noise, etc.)
Diversity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity
SOC, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. Diversity, and Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity: Day & Zimmermann is committed to maintaining an inclusive workforce, where employees are hired, retained, compensated and promoted based on their contributions to our Company. Our collective strength is rooted in over 110 years of diverse employees and businesses, commitment to success, and delivery on promises made. Federal and state Equal Employment Opportunity laws prohibit employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, age, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status and disability status. Day & Zimmermann is committed to providing an equal opportunity work environment in full compliance with these laws. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation in the application process, please email reasonableaccommodation@dayzim.com.
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