Manager, Sales

Sales Strategy Development

Designs and implements comprehensive sales strategies to achieve revenue targets and maintain and expand market presence. Ensures new product designs, strategic proposals, and existing program commitments are executed with customers via internal and external stakeholders.

Team Management

Oversees hiring, training, and performance evaluations of Sales Manager team to ensure high productivity and engagement. Develops and coaches Sales team members through complex sales challenges and the implementation of innovative solutions.

Performance Monitoring

Tracks and analyzes sales metrics to assess team performance and identify areas for improvement.

Operational Planning

Adapts sales plans and priorities to address resource and market challenges, ensuring alignment with departmental goals.

Client Engagement

Establishes and nurtures relationships with key clients and Woodward to drive sales growth and enhance customer satisfaction. Responsible for the execution of customer gameboards, heatmaps, and customer engagement action plans.

Key Skills

• Leadership: Proven ability to lead and motivate sales teams to achieve and exceed targets.
• Strategic Planning: Expertise in leading, developing, and implementing effective sales strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Performance Management: Skilled in conducting performance appraisals, setting goals, and managing team performance.
• Financial Acumen: Strong understanding of financial metrics and the ability to manage sales budgets and forecasts.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effectively conveying strategies and expectations.
• Problem Solving: Ability to identify and proactively resolve operational and technical challenges impacting sales performance.
• Team Development: Experienced in hiring, training, and developing high-performing sales professionals.
• Data Driven Decision Making: Advanced proficiency in analyzing sales data and metrics to inform strategic decisions and drive business performance.
• Customer Relationship Management: Skilled in managing and enhancing relationships with key clients and stakeholders.
• Interpersonal Skills: Adept at guiding and influencing team members and stakeholders to adopt strategic initiatives.