Sales Director (Telematics)

Quake Global is seeking a relentless and results-driven Sales Director with a true hunter mentality to drive the expansion of our industrial telematics modem product line in North America. This high-impact role requires an aggressive approach to identifying, pursuing, and closing new telematics device opportunities while also developing and managing a network of software partners and resellers. The ideal candidate will have experience building a book of business from the ground up. They know how to prospect new customers and advance that first engagement through the sales process. And they know how to develop and execute sales tactics that ensure Quake Global succeeds in continuously acquiring new programs wins.

This is an on-site position based in San Diego, CA.

Plans and executes sales efforts for the Industrial Telematics business. * Develops and implements sales strategies and tactics in concert with the Company's strategic plan, product roadmaps, annual budget, and governance policies. * Recruits, develops and manages software partners and resellers (as required). * Engages customers at all levels and communicates the needs of customers to the business. * Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of staff, business strategy and financial information. * Develops (in collaboration with the executive team) and executes a robust sales plan to create a substantial business pipeline, capitalize on growth opportunities, and enhance brand and product awareness. * Using public and personal networks, identifies and develops attack plans for, and pursues new industrial telematics sales opportunities. * Stays informed about industry developments and product advancements, regularly updating senior management with reports covering business activity, market trends, competitive products and messaging, and sales initiatives. * Analyzes and summarizes competitor products, activities and market trends to help identify sales opportunities. * Understands and effectively conveys Quake Global's technical and business value, providing detailed explanations and addressing customer inquiries. * Manages and owns the entire sales process from lead generation to deal closure. * Develops customer proposals, pricing quotes, and bid support documents, managing contracts through the sales stages to deal closing. * Represents Quake Global at industry events, generating (as appropriate) leads from trade shows and networking events. * Maintains and provides timely and accurate pipeline tracking within the CRM platform. * Analyzes data and implements corrective actions for exception conditions (e.g., Bachelor's Degree in a technical discipline; At least 5 years of proven sales experience in the technology sector. At least 3 years of experience in sales, selling technology-enabled solutions to system integrators . Experience selling to M2M and/or OEM companies in the agriculture, off-highway (construction) and on-highway vehicle segments is advantageous. * Strong background in acquiring new accounts, client relationship management, and sales forecasting. * Comprehensive knowledge of the sales cycle, including account tracking, sales activity forecasting, and regular reporting to management. * Ability to manage multiple opportunities simultaneously at various stages of the sales cycle. * The successful candidate must be a self-starter, have a "get-things-done" mindset, think strategically and out of the box, but act tactically and in a structured way. The candidate is expected to drive results and will put the goals of the company ahead of personal objectives.

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