Sales Director
bolt provides P&C insurers the ability to increase customer acquisition and retention rates through an end-to-end SaaS-based digital distribution platform including a tightly integrated market network of products, people, and processes.
bolt Solutions enables carriers to bundle their products with other carrier’s products to meet the demands of today’s consumers through the digital channels they prefer.
In this position you will…
In this position will have a responsibility to manage the complete sales cycle process, including: prospecting, initial sales calls, evaluation, software demonstration, ROI, RFP, and closing of the sale.
You will be responsible for…
Sales cycle management: manage the sales process internally and externally – engaging the appropriate resource to help drive sales results
Meeting Quarterly & Annual Revenue Targets
Managing perspective client relationships through all phases of the sales cycle
Providing a consultative solutions sales process to prospects
Tracking customer information, forecasts and reports
Developing and maintaining prospect and customer list based on strategic marketing data and other sources for sales leads
Planning & Strategizing marketing activities with the Marketing and Channel teams for the end users and channels
Exceed sales quota: by driving self-created new business, handling inbound leads, and working with strategic accounts to grow revenue through renewals and upsells
Close new business deals by coordinating requirements; developing and negotiating contracts; integrating contract requirements with our professional services team internally
Deliver against client performance metrics to drive revenue expansion on existing business – land and expand with current contracts
Identify, prioritize and qualify prospects and drive them through the sales process to contract
Cultivate relationships with customers, decision-makers, and thought leaders
Analyze sales metrics data to help evolve your sales strategy
Build and maintain a robust client pipeline and demonstrate that with our CRM tools
Stay up to date on ongoing new product features and their potential impact on new prospects and clients
For you to be successful…
…we expect you to be able to demonstrate the following key competencies:
Collaborative:
Partners with a range of people to create trust and co-create and deliver mutually beneficial outcomes.
Develops collaborative and dynamic working relationships to achieve the best possible outcomes.
Resolves disputes using a range of tactics to prioritize positive outcomes.
Collaborates in a thoughtful manner, valuing others’ unique contributions.
Ability to work productively in a team environment.
Curious
Actively seeks to learn from others and is inquisitive to increase knowledge and competence. Expands understanding of team’s key activities for improved collaboration.
Demonstrates reflection and solicits feedback from others. Evaluates and learns from setbacks and adversity.
Networks with others to share resources and knowledge.
Maintains fluency in trends and new approaches relevant to the role.
Adaptable
Looks to understand bigger picture rationale for changes and adapts in a flexible and nimble manner.
Flexible in successfully juggling multiple requirements, ambiguity and competing demands. Perseveres in challenging circumstances.
Adapts style and approach to best meet different situations.
Takes a test and learn approach, integrates new information to determine the best course of action.
Customer Focus
Demonstrates a customer centric mindset by prioritizing customer needs and addressing concerns with a sense of urgency.
Understands the importance of customer feedback and appreciates their points of view.
You will require the following qualifications and skills
Experienced. Minimum 8+ years of experience selling SaaS solutions into enterprise accounts. Early-stage company a big plus.
Domain Expert. Business Intelligence, Analytics, Predictive Modeling or similar background/experience.
Sales Cycle Expert. You have expertise at the enterprise level. You develop and lead prospects by applying analytics to specific business issues. You know how to “drive a deal.”
Evangelist. Highly driven individual with an execution focus and a strong sense of urgency and a belief in bolt’s mission. You can go beyond relationship management.
Team Player. You understand early-stage companies and business environments. You understand the need to work as a team for everyone to be successful. You know there are never enough resources and every day presents a challenge. You thrive on “building it yourself” and the satisfaction it brings.
Excellent Communicator. You know what to say and more importantly, how and when to say it.
Recognized and proven track record of consistently achieving revenue targets and quotas
Experience with CRM tools (HubSpot, Salesforce, etc.)
Excellent speaking, writing and presentation skills
Strong analytical, problem-solving and negotiation skills
Strong creative thinking and solution mapping skills
Excellent consultative sales skills in defining customer needs, qualifying opportunities, articulating business outcomes and presenting solutions
Experience in strategic sales methodologies and practices
Travel required
Perform additional responsibilities as assigned