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Seeking a results-driven Regional Sales Director to lead a high-performing sales team across the Americas, focused on driving revenue growth and market expansion for a global leader in information and analytics.

Responsibilities: Key responsibilities include developing and executing sales plans, mentoring the sales team, setting sales targets, and collaborating with various teams to enhance market share and revenue.

Skills: Proven experience in senior sales leadership, exceptional communication, data-driven decision-making, and the ability to inspire and motivate teams are essential for this role.

Qualifications: Preferred qualifications include a background in technology or analytics sector and a track record of successful sales strategy execution.

Location: Home based in Pennsylvania, United States of America, with no additional travel required.

Compensation: Not provided by employer. Typical compensation ranges for this position are between $150,000 - $200,000.

Regional Sales Director (RSD), Americas

Are you a results-driven sales leader who excels in leading high-performing teams?

Do you lead strategically and have passion for driving results and fostering collaboration?

About our Team

A global leader in information and analytics, we help researchers and healthcare professionals' advance science and improve health outcomes for the benefit of society. Building on our publishing heritage, we combine quality information and vast data sets with analytics to support visionary science and research, health education and interactive learning, as well as exceptional healthcare and clinical practice. At Elsevier, your work contributes to the world's grand challenges and a more sustainable future. We harness innovative technologies to support science and healthcare to partner for a better world.

About the Role

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven sales leader for the Americas to lead and manage a high-performance sales team. This senior role will focus on developing and executing sales plans, setting ambitious sales targets, and ensuring the team meets or exceeds these goals. This person will collaborate closely with Customer Success, Marketing, and Product teams to drive revenue growth and expand market share across the Americas. The Regional Sales Director will report to the SVP of Sales, Corporate Markets. Please submit a resume and cover letter with your application.

Responsibilities

• Foster a high-performance culture through continuous coaching and professional development.
• Provide hands-on leadership and mentorship to ensure the sales team is motivated, aligned with organizational goals, and focused on both regional and professional growth.
• Cultivate a strategic, results-driven sales organization that emphasizes collaboration across the business.
• Recruit, hire, and mentor top talent, ensuring the team is aligned with our sales objectives.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive sales strategy aimed at driving revenue growth and market expansion for our solutions.
• Consistently meet and exceed team revenue targets through effective leadership and strategic planning.
• Establish clear sales goals, measurements, and performance metrics to track progress.
• Regularly communicate updates and progress against the sales strategy to stakeholders.
• Conduct Quarterly Business Reviews to monitor and report on team and individual performance through effective pipeline management and forecasting.
• Utilize data-driven insights to make informed decisions and drive continuous improvement in sales processes.
• Evaluate and recommend enhancements in sales efficiency and productivity, implementing best practices to optimize team performance and operational effectiveness.
• Partner closely with Solution Selling teams, Customer Success, Marketing, and Product teams to build and implement cohesive Go to Market strategies.
• Enhance innovation and effectiveness through collaborative efforts, leading to better outcomes for customers and the organization.

Requirements

• Have a proven experience in a senior sales leadership role, preferably in the technology or analytics sector.
• Display an exceptional track record of developing and executing successful sales strategies that drive revenue growth.
• Have exceptional leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate teams.
• Display excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a focus on cross-functional collaboration.
• Have data-driven mindset with the ability to analyze performance metrics and make informed decisions.

Work in a way that works for you

We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organization. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.

• Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive

Working for you

We know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:

• Health plan benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Benefits
• Various Leave Programs
• Educational Assistance
• Disability, Life and Accidental Death Insurance
• Paid Vacation
• Up to two days of paid leave each to participate in Employee Resource Groups and to volunteer with your charity of choice

About the Business

A global leader in information and analytics, we help researchers and healthcare professionals' advance science and improve health outcomes for the benefit of society. Building on our publishing heritage, we combine quality information and vast data sets with analytics to support visionary science and research, health education and interactive learning, as well as exceptional healthcare and clinical practice. At Elsevier, your work contributes to the world’s grand challenges and a more sustainable future. We harness innovative technologies to support science and healthcare to partner for a better world.

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