Director of Sales

COMPANYBBJ's corporate headquarters are located just outside of Chicago in Niles, IL. As the largest linen rental company in the nation, we have sales teams, event designers and/or showrooms in select major cities across the United States.If you think you are the right match for the following opportunity, apply after reading the complete description.Since 1983, BBJ has been the leader and pioneer in linen rental for the event industry. BBJ established the linen rental sector of the special event industry and continually strives to bring our clients the best products available nationwide. For many years, our talented designers and procurement teams have traveled the globe with a keen eye, choosing textiles and patterns that are unparalleled and unsurpassed in the industry. For more information, visit us at , and connect with us on Facebook: or Instagram: or Twitter: Director of Sales will oversee and develop programs for sales, marketing, business development, and customer service for a specific territory that yield results and solutions for clients and produce profitable sales growth across the nation. Specifically, the Director of Sales will be responsible for managing an outside sales team to produce profitable results. This individual will also create and execute a territory sales plan that meets or exceeds established sales quotas and supports Company revenue and profit targets. Meet regularly with existing customers and prospects in sales territory to understand their evolving business needs and position product solutions to meet surfaced needs.RESPONSIBILITIESSeeking out major clients and forming working relationships with the buyers in your industryOverseeing and managing a large team of Senior Account Executives, typically spanning a wide geographical areaIdentifying valuable emerging marketsAccurately forecasting future sales and forming sales plans to adapt to constant shifts in the marketplaceServing as a business representative at major industry events, conferences, trade shows, and expositionsForeseeing and avoiding stagnation in the marketplaceForming sales strategies to keep company competitive and innovativeREQUIREMENTSAssociates Degree required; Bachelor's Degree preferred5+ years of high-volume sales management experience with a history of proven resultsPrevious Sales TrainingExperienced dynamic leader in coaching and developing sales teams with profitable growthProven success working in a fast-paced, xhyhwjd high-growth environmentProven track record of increasing sales and revenueDemonstrated leadership in creating a market differentiation, sales strategy, and executing sales plansA successful record in growing market shareMust have strategic planning skills, market analysis, sales execution, and client relations abilityExperience in the event services area is preferred or a closely related industryMust have strong verbal and written communication skillsResults-oriented, tenacious, self-starter who strategically plans for successDemonstrates impeccable sales acumen with passion and drive for successEffective team player with ability to build and maintain positive relationshipsMust be able to travel up to 50% monthly within the Midwest region