VP Sales Recruitment
No Fee Until You Hire
WHY THIS ROLE IS HARD TO HIRE
- Experienced VP Sales candidates with relevant market knowledge and a history of managing complex revenue organizations can be difficult to identify.
- Employers must distinguish leaders who build predictable pipelines from executives whose prior sales results depended heavily on favorable market conditions.
- Finding leaders who align sales strategy, forecasting, team performance, pricing, and customer growth with executive-level business objectives can extend hiring timelines.
Brightway helps you find the right talent faster.
Brightway identifies VP Sales professionals with relevant revenue leadership experience, commercial capability, market knowledge, and the ability to align sales execution with employer objectives.
VP Sales Leadership
Role Highlights
Leadership Scope
Sales Organization
Primary Focus
Revenue Growth
Business Impact
Sales Performance
Key Measure
Revenue Attainment
Core Function
Sales Strategy
Executive Focus
Commercial Growth
What does a VP Sales Do?
Sales Strategy
Develops sales strategy, targets, territories, channels, and priorities around company revenue objectives.
Pipeline Management
Improves pipeline quality, conversion, forecasting accuracy, and visibility across the sales organization.
Sales Team Leadership
Leads sales managers and representatives through performance expectations, coaching, hiring, and accountability.
Revenue Forecasting
Provides revenue forecasts using pipeline data, sales activity, market conditions, and performance trends.
Account Growth
Expands strategic accounts through customer relationships, cross-selling, retention, and commercial planning.
Find a VP Sales Leader for Growth
Connect with sales leaders who bring revenue strategy, pipeline discipline, team leadership, and commercial execution to your organization.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Set sales strategy and revenue targets across priority markets.
- Build predictable pipeline coverage and accurate revenue forecasts.
- Lead sales managers through performance goals and coaching.
- Evaluate sales performance using pipeline and conversion data.
- Develop strategic accounts and expand customer revenue opportunities.
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
Experience
10+ years sales leadership experience
Education
Bachelor’s degree typically preferred
Certifications
Sales leadership certifications optional
CORE SKILLS
MARKET & COMPENSATION INSIGHTS
typical Salary Range
$195K-$260K Base
Performance Bonus
Experience Level
Senior
Role Demand
High
Hiring Market
Nationwide
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