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Sales Director, West

Planar Systems · Remote · US

Base
Not disclosed
OTE
Not disclosed
Posted
1mo ago

Still open · checked 2h agoon Planar Systems's careers page

The job

What you'd do
Leads West region sales for a digital signage and LED display maker. You manage account managers and applications engineers, recruit resellers and reps, and forecast results. Travel is 60-80%.
Who you'd sell to
Still reading the posting. Check back within the hour.
Where deals come from
Not stated in the posting.

The Braun Read

Ask hard questions

Too much is left unsaid. Make them answer before you invest.

Pay
No pay listed at all.
Transparency
Shares 1 of 5: quota, attainment, deal size, territory, sales cycle.
Time on market
Open 34 days. Normal, but not fresh.
Company hiring
5 sales roles open, hiring at a steady pace.

Based only on what the posting says. Lights are a starting point for your first call, not a final judgment.

Questions to ask on the first call

Built from what this posting leaves out. How they answer tells you as much as what they say.

  1. 1.

    What percentage of fully ramped reps hit quota last year?

    OTE is what you could earn. This is how likely you are to earn it.

  2. 2.

    What are the base and the OTE for this role?

    No point investing hours before you know the number.

  3. 3.

    What's the annual quota, and how was it set?

    A quota built from real data is a target. Otherwise it's a hope.

  4. 4.

    Where does pipeline come from: inbound, SDRs, or me?

    Tells you how much of your week is prospecting versus selling.

  5. 5.

    How long is ramp, and what's the quota during it?

    Full quota on day one means you start behind.

  6. 6.

    Why is this role open? Did someone leave, or is it new?

    New headcount is growth. A replacement means someone left. Ask why.

› When the offer comes

Save these for later. They land better once they've said yes to you.

  1. 1.

    Can I see the full comp plan in writing, including clawbacks and accelerators?

    What's in writing is what gets paid. Read it before you sign.

  2. 2.

    Can I see the actual comp distribution for the team last year, not just the OTE?

    The spread shows what most reps really take home. OTE is just the target.

  3. 3.

    I'd be walking away from earned commission to join. Is there room for a sign-on bonus to help cover that?

    Leaving money behind is a fair reason to ask. The worst answer is no.

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Full posting
Are you ready to put your skills to work in a dynamic and growing company? Are you passionate about technology and want to see video, imagery, and data come to life on big electronic canvases? Are you ready to make a difference and assist us as we help shape the way people think about and use digital signage now and into the future? What you'll do: - Refine and execute sales strategy to meet business goals in the Western territory. - Develop assigned team including account managers and applications engineers for sales related skills, business acumen and product knowledge. - Establish performance measures and evaluate effectiveness of assigned sales account managers, regional technical sales roles such as Applications Engineers, channel partners, Manufacturers’ Reps, and programs. - Contribute to pricing decisions by providing market intelligence, competitive information, and other market, customer, and partner feedback. - Identify, recruit, attain, and manage the best resellers and industry thought-leaders in the territory. - Solicit and participate in joint sales calls, promote marketing programs, participate/conduct trainings and product demonstrations, participate in tradeshows and model the speed, agility, aggressiveness, teamwork, and responsiveness required to win in our marketplace. - Actively contribute to the development of channel marketing programs - work with outbound marketing to develop and implement channel marketing programs and sales tools that grow revenue within the channel. - Actively contribute to the ongoing analysis, refinement and execution of business strategies. - Responsible for developing, executing and maintaining a successful showroom strategy across the region. - Develop and maintain forecast reporting and provider regular and accurate updates to leadership. - Communicate market and product information to business leadership team. Requirements - Bachelor’s degree in business or related field or equivalent experience preferred. - Minimum of five years of technology sales leadership experience, which includes at least 3 years of proAV experience (required). - Prior sales experience with LED and LCD displays, as well as large flat panels preferred. - Prior experience in proAV sales through the integration channel preferred. - Track record of demonstrated success selling and forecasting sales in the territory required. - Demonstrated effective communication skills; oral, written and presentation skills are required. - Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications required. Preference for prior experience using Salesforce.com. - Preference for experience with contemporary productivity and communication tools (eg Skype, Social Media, telepresence, etc) - Demonstrated ability to deliver results in fast paced dynamic environment required. - Role is located in the Western US. Physical Requirements: - Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards. - Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards - Physical ability to use computer hardware/software required - Some lifting (up to 30 lbs.). Long hours on computer keyboard. Prolonged periods of standing and/or walking. - Travel required 60-80% required. Benefits All benefits start on first day of employment! - 75% employer-paid medical for employee. Family coverage also included. - 100% employer paid dental, and vision for employee and dependents - 100% employer paid long-term, short-term disability, and life insurance policy - 401k Match, if you’re contributing 5% we match 4%. 100% vested immediately. - 10 paid holidays - Starting at 15 days paid PTO (inclusive of sick and vacation time) annually - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Flexible Spending Account (FSA) EEOC Statement: Planar is an equal opportunity employer, we believe in fostering a culture of equality, diversity, and inclusivity. Our commitment to this goal is clearly expressed in our zero-tolerance policy for discrimination and harassment of any kind, including on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Our hiring practices ensure that decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and current business needs, while extending to all aspects of our operations - from recruitment and promotion to layoff and recall, to leave of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. We are committed to remaining a drug free workplace
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