Growth & Sales Strategy Director

Wieland Corporation; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

WIELAND seeks a Director of Sales & Business Development in Grand Rapids, MI to lead sales strategy and drive growth. This hands-on leader will build accountability structures, train the sales force, and pursue new business opportunities to achieve the company’s ambitious targets.

The role emphasizes leadership, client relationship management, and cross-functional collaboration with executives to align on growth plans and market expansion while safeguarding information per policy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, sales, advertising, or communications, or equivalent experience.
• 7–10+ years in sales or business development.
• Strong leadership and managerial skills; excellent communication and presentation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead sales functions and drive annual $400M sales target.
• Set BD goals and manage a $1–1.5B pipeline.
• Drive growth strategy and align with the strategic plan.
• Build client relationships and maintain key accounts.
• Lead training, coaching, and accountability for the sales team.
• Uphold security: safeguarding information per policy.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Presentation skills

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, sales, advertising, communications or a related field

Job description

WIELAND seeks a Director of Sales & Business Development in Grand Rapids, MI to lead sales strategy and drive growth. This hands-on leader will build accountability structures, train the sales force, and pursue new business opportunities to achieve the company’s ambitious targets.

The role emphasizes leadership, client relationship management, and cross-functional collaboration with executives to align on growth plans and market expansion while safeguarding information per policy.