VP, Sales & Marketing

TXSan Antonio

 Our client, a leader in the tile & flooring industry, is seeking a VP, Sales & marketing, for their company operations based in San Antonio, Texas.
 
Summary
Directs and oversees sales & marketing objectives and initiatives. This primarily involves developing and implementing strategies to strengthen the communication and the “product to market” efforts. Familiar with a variety of the field’s concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Leads and directs the work of the Sales & Marketing team.
 
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Design and implement comprehensive sales & marketing strategies to create awareness of the company’s business activities and its brand(s).
  • Provide guidance and feedback to Sales & Marketing professionals.
  • Produce ideas for promotional events or activities and organize them efficiently.
  • Oversees the Planning and execution of campaigns for corporate promotion, launching of new product lines etc.
  • Maintains close relationships and collaboration with the Commercial and Product Development teams in Mexico.
  • Monitor progress of sales by region, product lines and key customers and submit performance reports
  • Lead the production of valuable content for the company’s online presence, editorial design and organizing the company’s publications.
  • Analyzes general market research data to keep abreast of trends and competitor’s sales and marketing movements.
  • Lead the preparation and deployment of trade show exhibits/activities and meeting events.
  • Become the organization’s agent towards external parties such as media, PR as well as stakeholders and potential clients.
  • Responsible to identify all Sales & Marketing tools and resources for all channels of distribution – Dealer, Commercial, Contractor, and Individual
  • Oversees the creation and maintenance of merchandising resources for all products, including catalog and displays.
  • Responsible for compliance and consistency with regulatory requirements.
  • Responsible for development of sales & marketing budgets, quantifying the cost effectiveness of marketing programs.

 
Qualifications

  • Proven track record in sales & marketing.
  • Excellent leadership and organization skills.
  • Analytical, innovative and creative thinking.
  • Superior communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Up to speed with current and online sales / digital marketing techniques, and best practices.
  • Experience in the tile, floor coverings, building materials, home furnishings, home fashion-related industries, or other construction preferred.
  • BS/BA in business administration, marketing and communications or relevant field required.
  • Flexibility to travel approximately 20% of the time.
  • Fluent in English and Spanish preferred