VP Sales, North America - Broadband

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The VP Sales, North America will lead the Belden Broadband Solutions Sales organization to drive profitable growth in North American Broadband/Telecommunications Market. The role is pivotal in transferring the Company's strategy into timely and practical execution; ensuring the organization is structured, resourced, directed, and capable to deliver against the requirements of the business plan and the strategy. Proactively drive commercial initiatives to successfully deliver against forecast on a quarterly and yearly basis. Reporting into VP Global Sales of the business.   

 
You will make an impact in the following way:   

• Ownership for a defined set of sales targets aligned to the responsibilities of the role, taking accountability for meeting and exceeding these targets over a sustained period 

• Lead and develop a high-performance sales organization to deliver revenue growth in existing accounts, develop and grow revenue and margin in new accounts, and maximize share of wallet.
• Strategically plan, develop and execute Commercial Plans to meet the strategic goals of the organization and drive profitable growth; proactively define opportunities for growth.

• Lead and implement programs to optimize against targets, including customer account reviews, embedding sales processes and tools, organizational design of teams and management of performance and provide input to the Executive Leadership team. 

• Measure/report business performance utilizing Belden tools and methodologies 

• Build a strong appreciation of the competitive market, keeping abreast of key trends, predictions and activities to ensure the sales organization has strong professional relationships with key influencers 

• Build long-term, value-adding relationships with Customers and Channel partners where active involvement by the management role has been determined as critical for success 

• Drive business development activities through the region including identification of new market opportunities and new product/solutions opportunities

• Coach account team across functions to carry out the account business and action plan 

• Coordinate new product introduction and lead contract negotiations with Strategic Accounts 

• Communicate the vision and goals to the team to ensure clarity of mission 

• Form positive working relationships with critical business functions to ensure speedy issue resolution, proactive sharing of business intelligence and coordination of activities 

What you will bring: 

• Educated to degree-level in Business (administration, economics), Marketing or relevant Engineering subject or possess a track record in professional career relevant to accountabilities of the role 

• Proven track record within a sales leadership role, experience should include responsibility for sustained sales growth in existing & new markets 

• Proven track record in developing and achieving strategic sales growth plans 

• Experience leading teams a medium sized in B2B organization 

• Ability to successfully operate in a matrixed environment 

• Manage through change including organizational change 

• Experience in assessing sales team performance and taking appropriate actions in regard to development and performance management 

• Identifying opportunities for, developing and applying robust sales processes and tools like CRM, funnel management etc. 

• Demonstrate sufficient technical affinity to operate successfully in the Broadband Solutions Platform both internally and with external customers 

• Personality: Strong communication and presentation skills, essential for both verbal and written interactions, coupled with the ability to travel as necessary, showcasing adaptability, proactivity and pragmatism in fast-past and high-pressured environments 

Applicants can expect a base compensation range of $200,000 - $250,000 annually with a Sales Incentive Plan, plus benefits and additional incentives based on the level of the role.  This is the reasonable estimate that Belden believes it might pay for this job based on applicable circumstances at the time of posting. Belden may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law, and commensurate with the applicant’s experience, qualifications, and geographical location. 

Belden also offers hybrid and remote work practices where feasible and provides employees with benefits that could include health/dental/vision, long term/short term disability, life insurance, HSA/FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, parental leave, employee stock purchase plan, paid leave for volunteer work in your community, training opportunities, professional talent management and succession planning, corporate health well-being initiatives and a work culture which includes commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and sustainability!

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These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work involved for this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this job.