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Director of Sales - Communications

OTTO Engineering, Inc. · Carpentersville, IL · 1 mo ago
On-siteSales$170k–$220k/yrFull-time
We need to output HTML fragment with sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections that have real specific content. Must not repeat job title as heading. Must not include Job ID etc. Must remove boilerplate. Must preserve all substantive info. We need to parse the posting. Key sections: - About the role: The intro paragraph about OTTO and the role description: "As our Director of Sales - Communications, you’ll take the helm...". Also "Your Mission: Drive Profitable Growth & Market Leadership" and bullet points under that. - Responsibilities: The list under "Your Mission:" includes bullet points: Build a World-Class Commercial Engine, Own the Growth Strategy, Strengthen Strategic Partnerships, Elevate Go-to-Market Excellence, Lead Data-Driven Performance, Build a Powerful Brand Presence, Collaborate Across the Enterprise. Each with sub-bullets. - Requirements: Possibly "What You Bring:" includes Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred; 10+ years progressive sales leadership experience calling into the (LMR) ecosystem; Demonstrated track record of delivering results; Strategic thinker with a builder’s mindset; Data-driven decision maker; Superb communication and negotiation skills; Self-motivated, goal-oriented, comfortable in fast-paced environment; Strong background in CRM systems (Salesforce or similar preferred); Willingness to travel and support extended schedules when needed. - Qualifications: Might be overlapping with Requirements. The instruction says use headings for sections like Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We need to decide what goes where. Typically Requirements = experience/education; Qualifications = maybe specific qualifications like degree, MBA preferred; Skills = technical aptitude, communication, negotiation, CRM, etc. But we must not invent sections if content is thin. We need to include sections only when posting has real specific content. We have content for: - About the role: yes. - Responsibilities: yes (the bullet list under "Your Mission:"). - Requirements: we have "Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred; 10+ years of progressive sales leadership experience calling into the (LMR) ecosystem; Demonstrated track record of delivering results; Strategic thinker with a builder’s mindset; Data-driven decision maker; Superb communication and negotiation skills; Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment; Strong background in CRM systems (Salesforce or similar preferred); Willingness to travel and support extended schedules when needed." This could be Requirements. - Qualifications: maybe overlapping; but we could treat "Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred" as Qualifications. However we already used that in Requirements. Might be better to split: Qualifications = education (Bachelor’s, MBA preferred). Requirements = experience (10+ years, track record, etc.). Skills = communication, negotiation, CRM, technical aptitude, etc. But we need to ensure we don't create thin sections. Let's see if we have enough for each: Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred. That's specific enough. Requirements: 10+ years progressive sales leadership experience calling into LMR ecosystem; Demonstrated track record of delivering results; Strategic thinker with a builder’s mindset; Data-driven decision maker; Willingness to travel and support extended schedules when needed. That's also specific. Skills: Superb communication and negotiation skills; Strong background in CRM systems (Salesforce or similar preferred); Exceptional technical aptitude with ability to grasp customer communication equipment field use criteria and translate into business value; Hands-on leader who can construct business segmentation in conjunction with product life cycle management curves; Passion for process optimization; Experience launching new products; etc. Those are from earlier bullet list under "Specifically, we are seeking ..." and also from "What You Bring". So we have skills. Benefits: The posting lists OTTO’s Benefits: Health plans, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with company match, Life insurance, Short/Long Term Disability, 10 paid holidays, Company picnic, Holiday party, numerous OTTO celebrations. Also Profit Sharing Bonus, Management incentive: Executive Management Bonus Plan, Vacation: 160 hours. So we have benefits. Pay: The posting includes "Target base salary hiring range: $170,000 to $220,000, based on qualifications and experience." Also mentions profit sharing bonus etc but that's under benefits. So we have Pay. Schedule: Not explicitly mentioned. There's "Willingness to travel and support extended schedules when needed" but that's not a schedule definition. No specific schedule like full-time, hours, shift. So we should NOT create a Schedule section because no real specific content. Thus sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay. We must not repeat job title as heading. Use

for each section heading. We need to use
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    for prose. We need to preserve all substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. Must not include boilerplate like EEO, legal, application instructions, cookie/navigation, etc. We must remove duplicated lines. We need to ensure we include all substantive info from the posting. Let's extract content precisely. First, About the role: The paragraph after "Why join OTTO Engineering?" includes several sentences about OTTO, then "As our Director of Sales - Communications, you’ll take the helm of a dynamic division’s sales and customer service team with the autonomy, resources, and executive visibility to make a lasting mark. Specifically, we are seeking ..." Then there is a list of bullet points after "Specifically, we are seeking ..." Actually the bullet points after that are the qualifications? Let's see: "Specifically, we are seeking … Strategically minded sales leadership professional with a deep understanding of mission-critical communications markets within the Land Mobile Radio (LMR) ecosystem or direct experience selling sophisticated, ruggedized hardware and/or integrated technology solutions into tactical, defense, or mission-critical operating environments Demonstrated success by leading teams that drive revenue and profit expansion within military / tactical procurement channels, as well as public safety end-market, and OEM radio manufacturers Exceptional technical aptitude with the ability to quickly grasp customer communication equipment field use criteria and translate into business value through hardware and software selling solutions Hands-on leader who can construct business segmentation in conjunction with product life cycle management curves to help accelerate the innovation pipeline and optimize existing product portfolio Someone who thrives on building powerhouse teams, enhancing market visibility and brand leadership, a passion for process optimization, and significant experience launching new products" That seems like a list of desired attributes (skills/qualifications). Then after that: "Your Mission: Drive Profitable Growth & Market Leadership This is more than a sales leadership role—it’s a platform to build, transform, and elevate. You will:" then bullet points. Thus we need to separate. About the role could include the introductory paragraph about OTTO and the role description up to "Specifically, we are seeking …". But we might also include the "Specifically, we are seeking …" as part of Skills/Requirements. Safer to put the introductory paragraph as About the role. Let's craft About the role paragraph: "At OTTO, we don’t just manufacture products—we engineer mission-critical solutions with precision and pride. Our Communications Division designs and manufactures ruggedized, application-specific communication systems built to perform when failure isn’t an option, serving the military, law enforcement, public safety, and industrial customers worldwide. As a core value, we focus on delivering for our customers through innovative technology, superior quality, value, and responsiveness … as a result, our growth continues! Employees are our greatest asset, which is why we share our company’s profits to celebrate our collective success. As a privately-owned company, we are proud to invest significantly in our community and in our own growth, focusing on long-term business success. We are proudly American! As our Director of Sales - Communications, you’ll take the helm of a dynamic division’s sales and customer service team with the autonomy, resources, and executive visibility to make a lasting mark." We should preserve the ellipsis? It's part of the text. Keep as is. Now Responsibilities: The bullet list under "Your Mission:" includes: - Build a World-Class Commercial Engine - Lead and inspire regional sales managers, OEM sales managers, and customer service teams. - Create a high-performance culture focused on business development and new customer acquisition. - Align structure, talent, and strategy to outpace the market and exceed ambitious 5-year growth targets. - Own the Growth Strategy - Develop and execute a bold commercial plan to achieve 1.5X market growth. - Use an 80/20 mindset to focus on the highest-impact initiatives. - Drive margin expansion and optimize portfolio mix for long-term value creation. - Strengthen Strategic Partnerships - Expand relationships with key OEMs, distributors, and channel partners. - Negotiate and manage multi-level contracts to maximize profitability and minimize risk. - Proactively manage channel alignment and resolve conflicts with confidence. - Elevate Go-to-Market Excellence - Design and implement an efficient, customer-aligned go-to-market strategy. - Partner with Engineering and Marketing to deliver innovative solutions that anticipate evolving needs. - Optimize product life cycle management and continuously improve product line profitability. - Lead Data-Driven Performance - Implement systems and dashboards that deliver clear insights into business health. - Automate forecasting and reporting to power smarter decisions. - Drive disciplined pricing, customer segmentation, and profitability management. - Build a Powerful Brand Presence - Lead a modern, metrics-driven marketing function. - Increase brand awareness in high-margin segments. - Leverage digital tools, social platforms, and best-in-class web presence to create lasting customer engagement. - Collaborate Across the Enterprise - Partner with operations, engineering, quality, and finance to ensure seamless execution. - Oversee budgets, manage performance, and resolve customer concerns with professionalism and urgency. 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          . That's acceptable. Now Requirements: We need to decide what goes here. Let's extract the "What You Bring:" section: "What You Bring: Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred 10+ years of progressive sales leadership experience calling into the (LMR) ecosystem Demonstrated track record of delivering results Strategic thinker with a builder’s mindset Data-driven decision maker Superb communication and negotiation skills Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment Strong background in CRM systems (Salesforce or similar preferred) Willingness to travel and support extended schedules when needed" We could split: Qualifications = Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred. Requirements = 10+ years experience, track record, strategic thinker, data-driven decision maker, willingness to travel. Skills = communication, negotiation, CRM, technical aptitude, etc. But we also have technical aptitude etc from earlier "Specifically, we are seeking". So we need to incorporate those. Let's list all distinct items from the posting: From "Specifically, we are seeking …" (the bullet-ish list): - Strategically minded sales leadership professional with a deep understanding of mission-critical communications markets within the Land Mobile Radio (LMR) ecosystem or direct experience selling sophisticated, ruggedized hardware and/or integrated technology solutions into tactical, defense, or mission-critical operating environments - Demonstrated success by leading teams that drive revenue and profit expansion within military / tactical procurement channels, as well as public safety end-market, and OEM radio manufacturers - Exceptional technical aptitude with the ability to quickly grasp customer communication equipment field use criteria and translate into business value through hardware and software selling solutions - Hands-on leader who can construct business segmentation in conjunction with product life cycle management curves to help accelerate the innovation pipeline and optimize existing product portfolio - Someone who thrives on building powerhouse teams, enhancing market visibility and brand leadership, a passion for process optimization, and significant experience launching new products From "What You Bring:": - Bachelor’s degree required; MBA

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