Executive Director, Sales

Job Description

TriNet is a leading provider of comprehensive human resources solutions for small to midsize businesses (SMBs). We enhance business productivity by enabling our clients to outsource their HR function to one strategic partner and allowing them to focus on operating and growing their core businesses. Our full-service HR solutions include features such as payroll processing, human capital consulting, employment law compliance and employee benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans and workers’ compensation insurance.

TriNet has a nationwide presence and an experienced executive team. Our stock is publicly traded on the NYSE under the ticker symbol TNET. If you’re passionate about innovation and making an impact on the large SMB market, come join us as we power our clients’ business success with extraordinary HR.

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single requirement. At TriNet, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every single qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles.

A Brief Overview

The Executive Director, Sales, provides leadership and support to a local and national team of first line Sales Directors and their Sales Consultants and is accountable for the success of an assigned industry vertical. Truly a leader of leaders, Executive Directors guide and develop successful Sales Directors that focus on leading high-performing Sales Consultants who generate new business nationally within their industry and increase our market share in a highly consultative value selling environment for a suite of HR products and services. A career with TriNet is truly an opportunity to join a company poised for years of growth. Your prior experience handling outsourced business to business (B2B) services sold directly to the small and mid-sized business (SMB) market, particularly when it involves educating prospects and strategic partners, will prove to be invaluable. Executive Directors champion a dedicated team culture and use demonstrated communication skills, sales success, and ability to empower others to lead by example in a dynamic growth organization.

Locations

United States (Remote)

What You Will Do

• Strategize with the National Vice President (NVP) of Sales to set sales objectives and develop sales strategies to achieve the monthly, quarterly, and annual goals.
• Hire, attract, retain and develop top talent through while providing exceptional leadership and driving an extraordinary sales culture.
• Empower, inspire, lead, train, coach, develop, direct, inspect and evaluate a regional sales leadership team of Sales Directors.
• Work closely cross functionally to establish successful sales programs and initiatives that drive business results.
• Work with Channel Sales partners to drive our vertical, industry, and channel initiatives.
• Review business results from the assigned territory to assess customer needs, volume potential, price schedules and discount rates, and develop sales campaigns and business plan adjustments.
• Participate in annual and quarterly planning, and prepare and discuss reports for and with management, as requested.
• Achieve quota and increase revenue in assigned territory through collaboration and planning.
• Establish forecast planning with the RVP and partner groups to forecast and adjust plans as needed to hit sales goals.
• Hold your directors to a detailed and accurate sales forecast; build gap to plan activities to address any variances.
• Track customer, market, and competitor activity to develop market sales strategies and regional demand gen campaigns.
• Influence and build TriNet’s brand reputation.
• Act as a key player in championing corporate change initiatives.
• Foster cooperation, communication, and commitment among team members and across boundaries to ensure achievement of Key Performance Indicators.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards
  
  
  

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required
  
  
  

Experience Qualifications

• Typically 10+ years sales and business development experience with a track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets required
• Typically 5+ years sales leadership experience, preferably leading first line managers required
• Proven PEO experience preferred
  
  
  

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to adapt to a fast paced continually evolving business and work environment while balancing multiple priorities.
• Proven record of accomplishment of influencing C-level executives and helping the team drive new client business.
• Forecasting and quota management skills.
• Ability to demonstrate financial acuity by understanding key financial reports and measures (e.g., P&L, Balance sheet, profitability measures, etc.).
• Ability to show understanding of sales revenue model to maintain predictable regional profitability through pipeline and clients.
• Experience with technology and common software and web applications, including Microsoft Office and Salesforce.com.
• Strong Excel skills to be able to analyze a prospect’s hard and soft costs and translate that into a persuasive economic presentation.
• Ability to build consensus and inspire others to become a part of a higher performing team.
• Ability to naturally attract talent due to his/her record of accomplishment and performance.
• Proven understanding of how to build a performing sales organization.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated dedication to high professional ethical standards and a diverse workplace.
  
  
  

Travel Requirements

Travel within assigned territory required.

Work Environment

• Work in clean, pleasant, and comfortable home or office setting. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable persons with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Position may be considered remote and require reliable and consistent internet service.
  
  
  

The salary range for this role is $119,200 to $262,300. The candidate’s final salary offer will be based on the candidate’s skills, education, work location and experience.

A candidate’s compensation may also include bonuses consistent with TriNet’s corporate bonus plan.

Additionally, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, TriNet offers permanent full-time employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans, life and disability insurance, a 401(K) savings plan, an employee stock purchase plan, eleven (11) Company observed holidays, PTO and a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information about our benefits offerings: https://www.trinet.com/documents/blt5b61a1040aae1904

Please Note: TriNet reserves the right to change or modify job duties and assignments at any time. The above job description is not all encompassing. Position functions and qualifications may vary depending on business necessity.

TriNet is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants based on race, religion, color, disability, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), age, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics. Any applicant with a mental or physical disability who requires an accommodation during the application process should contact recruiting@trinet.com to request such an accommodation.

About Us

TriNet is a leading provider of comprehensive human resources solutions for small to midsize businesses (SMBs). We enhance business productivity by enabling our clients to outsource their HR function to one strategic partner and allowing them to focus on operating and growing their core businesses. Our full-service HR solutions include features such as payroll processing, human capital consulting, employment law compliance and employee benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans and workers’ compensation insurance.

TriNet has a nationwide presence and an experienced executive team. Our stock is publicly traded on the NYSE under the ticker symbol TNET. If you’re passionate about innovation and making an impact on the large SMB market, come join us as we power our clients’ business success with extraordinary HR.

Please note that at this time, TriNet requires colleagues reporting to TriNet offices, engaging in in-person activities (including off-sites) or engaging in TriNet sponsored business travel, to be fully vaccinated (as defined by the CDC) against COVID-19 or provide proof of a negative PCR test each week. TriNet will consider requests for reasonable accommodations for documented medical reasons and for sincerely held religious beliefs in accordance with applicable law.

TriNet is providing access to a mobile app for colleagues to submit proof of vaccination or negative test results. Please do not include proof of vaccine status or any indication of a possible request for an accommodation when submitting your application materials. If applicable, TriNet will follow up with you directly to request proof of vaccination and to discuss any potential accommodations.