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Sales Director

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    Full-time
    Senior & Expert Level
  • Sales & Business Development
    Banking & Finance
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AI generated summary

  • You need 7+ years in financial services or transportation, 5+ in sales/fleet management, strong communication and negotiation skills, customer focus, and ability to travel 50%.
  • You will generate leads, manage accounts, build customer relationships, implement sales strategies, collaborate with teams, analyze financials, and price loans and leases for proposals.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 7 years’ experience in the financial services or transportation industry
  • Minimum of 5 years of sales, customer management or direct fleet management experience
  • Demonstrated success in developing creative solutions to meet prospect needs, goals and objectives
  • Record of sales success and experience leading the successful acquisition of new business through a structured process
  • Strong communication skills (oral and written), influencing and relationship building skills
  • Proven ability to effectively interact at all levels of an organization with past success selling into the C-suite, especially Treasury and Finance
  • Excellent negotiation skills with a proven track record of success
  • Strong customer focus with superior levels of customer satisfaction / engagement
  • Strong process orientation, project management, and critical thinking skills
  • Must be a result focused self-starter with a high energy level with the ability to initiate and drive activities independently
  • Ability to manage volume and service opportunities and effectively close transactions
  • Work with a high degree of urgency and willingly accepts responsibility and accountability for growth
  • Continue to build and strengthen relationships, with particular emphasis on mapping out the key decision makers and devising plans of how we will gain access to them
  • Continually keep the business informed on pipeline and deal status primarily through sf.com
  • Ability to relate Element’s overall corporate goals to prospecting and closing activities
  • Ability to travel at least 50% of the time

Responsibilities

  • Generate new deal leads and prospects via cold calling and other sales strategies
  • Solution selling of various products and services
  • Actively manage assigned database ensuring all accounts are properly scoped and classified
  • Develop and cultivate strategic relationships with prospects and customers
  • Develop and implement sales strategy and tactical plan for maximizing deal flow
  • Partner with cross functional teams in order to facilitate the execution of deals
  • Perform modeling/forecasting, financial statement and cash flow analysis in order to determine deal feasibility and structure
  • Price loans and leases and services using pricing model and prepare customer proposals

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of the Sales Director at Element Fleet Management?

The primary responsibility of the Sales Director is to impact the financial success of the company by securing new business, driving revenue, and managing an assigned set of prospects while ensuring strategic development of future customers.

How many years of sales experience is required for this position?

A minimum of 5 years of sales, customer management, or direct fleet management experience is required.

Is travel required for this role?

Yes, the Sales Director must be able to travel at least 50% of the time.

What industries should applicants have experience in?

Applicants should have experience in the financial services or transportation industry.

What is the expected compensation range for this position?

The hiring base salary range for this position is $75,000 - $137,500 annually, depending on the individual’s knowledge, skills, experience, and market data.

Are there any specific skills required for this role?

Yes, strong communication skills, negotiation skills, critical thinking, project management abilities, and a customer-focused mindset are essential for this role.

What type of sales experience is preferred for applicants?

A preferred qualification is 10 years of B2B sales solution selling with a complex sales model, such as financing or SaaS.

What educational background is preferred for this position?

A college or university degree is preferred.

What benefits are offered to employees?

Employees are offered a culture of innovation and empowerment, comprehensive health and welfare benefits, and additional amenities including paid time-off programs.

Does Element Fleet Management support diversity and inclusion in hiring?

Yes, Element Fleet Management is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. They consider all qualified applicants without regard to various characteristics protected by law.

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Finance
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1946
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Element Fleet Management (TSX: EFN) is a global leader in fleet management, driven by a single Purpose: to Move the world through intelligent mobility. We provide a superior client experience and tailored mobility solutions, along with deep and broad expertise to help our clients achieve extraordinary results. As fleet experts, we make the complicated simple for our clients, allowing them to focus on their business. Put your fleet in the hands of our dedicated professionals, who will help you reduce your costs, navigate the ever-changing landscape of , and manage your business across the entire fleet lifecycle.