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Director, Frontier Revenue Growth

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Hybrid
Oak Brook, IL, USA
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Hybrid
Oak Brook, IL, USA
Expert/Leader
Directs frontier revenue growth and all client sales activities, including GTM execution, pipeline development, client engagement, pitch delivery, deal closure, and scalable sales playbooks. Leads hiring, development, supervision, and performance management for business managers. Builds principal and customer relationships, expands the client base, develops channel and distribution strategies, and collaborates with marketing, technology, and sales support. Monitors sales fundamentals, financial performance, and expenses while driving revenue growth.
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The Director, Frontier Revenue Growth and take on a pivotal role in managing all client sales-related activities. This role will translate Go-To-Market (GTM) strategy into actionable plans, own pipeline development, client engagement, pitch execution, and bring revenue delivery through deal closure and scalable playbooks.

Responsibilities
  • Sales Process Management: Oversee the entire sales process, from hiring and developing the sales organization to ensuring the delivery of principals' volume share and sales fundamentals (merchandising, assortment, pricing, and shelving) at the lowest possible cost.
  • Team Supervision: Directly supervise all Business Managers and Senior Business Managers, monitoring their selling and consultative techniques to ensure top performance.
  • Relationship Development: Build and maintain strong relationships with principals and customers, leveraging your knowledge of the customer, market, and principals to successfully sell specific programs and initiatives.
  • Strategic Collaboration: Work closely with the VP Customer and New Business Development to develop, establish, and direct channel and distribution strategies and programs.
  • Client Base Expansion: Maintain key client relationships and develop strategies for expanding the team’s client base, ensuring long-term growth and success.
  • Performance Management: Administer performance reviews and Success Factor goals for all direct reports, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and excellence.
  • Cross-functional Involvement: Involve marketing, technology, and sales support as needed to accomplish objectives and drive overall company initiatives.
  • Additional Duties: Take on other duties as assigned to support the overall success of the team and organization.
Qualifications

What you will bring: 

  • 10 or more years in sales or marketing positions with successively increased responsibility, preferably with a sales and marketing agency or major national consumer packaged goods company. 
  • Bachelor's Degree or higher required.
  • Proven ability to build team spirit and successfully motivate all associates. 
  • Strong interpersonal, organizational, presentation, negotiation, and sales skills are essential.
  • Ability to analyze sales and marketing information to make effective sales presentations. 
  • Solid understanding of financial management principles and the ability to effectively monitor and control expenses.

Work Environment and Expectations: 

  • Prior experience must demonstrate strong sales skills and the ability to successfully manage and direct others.
  • Must be able to effectively communicate the sales philosophy and direction of the company to all associates.
  • Strong interpersonal and highly developed writing skills; acute attention to detail.

Physical Requirements:

  • Sit for extended periods (typically 6+ hours per day)
  • Use a computer, including keyboard and mouse, for prolonged periods
  • Lift and carry light items (e.g., files, office supplies, laptops, typically 20+ pounds)
  • Reach, bend, or stoop occasionally to access files or office materials
  • Maintain focus and attention for long periods of desk-based work
  • Follow clear directions
  • Perform repetitive motions (e.g., typing, clicking) consistently throughout the day
  • Some travel required.

Join us and lead our team to new heights! Apply now to be part of a company that values innovation, growth, and customer satisfaction.


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