Position: Vice President Business Development, Vantage
Business Unit: Vantage
Location: Richmond, BC
Reports to: General Manager, Vantage
Territory: Global
Purpose
The Vice President, Business Development, Vantage holds responsibility to drive Vantage sales globally. The VP, BD plays a critical role in the expansion of markets and business development for the Vantage products. The VP, BD will also be responsible for maintaining an ongoing relationship with their clients throughout the project life cycle. This position requires a self-sufficient, energetic, self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Strategic & Goals
With the General Manager, develop a Sales strategy, ensuring business growth in line with the company plans and goals
Increase market share in line with agreed upon divisional targets
Increase project margins in line with agreed upon targets
Contribute to and initiate discussions with Sales, Marketing, Product and Customer Success on initiatives to increase revenue volumes for Vantage
Determine product sales model in partnership with other Business Unit Sales within the broader WhiteWater family
Direct Sales
Prospect, negotiate and close profitable deals with new clients where the company has no existing presence
Develop and maintain key customer relationships with key decision makers and stakeholders
Represent Vantage, and more broadly WhiteWater with clients, at industry events, and when working internally with WhiteWater teams
Be proactive in awareness of and actively work to develop business opportunities within the assigned territory.
Continue to refine the business model with the General Manager to meet specific client needs in Vantage’s unique target client market
Fiscal & Reporting
Participate in developing revenue forecasts, with support from the General Manager and company targets
Increase market share in line with agreed upon Business Unit targets
Report quantitative and qualitative outcomes of assigned accounts
Internal
Work with peers to develop cooperative supply/demand strategies for customers
Communicate potential opportunities immediately utilizing the internal method preferred by WhiteWater and maintain such information as it becomes available
All opportunities and leads are to be maintained within the WhiteWater preferred software system. Providing their best efforts to obtain a sales orders for products, goods and services. Book orders within the target pricing/margins and approved terms and conditions as approved by the direct report identified above.
Act as regional Company “link” with the major customer groups ensuring effective use of industry “intelligence” and input into company solutions
Respect for people with communication, consideration and cooperation
Execute responsibilities according to lawful and ethical standards
Develop and lead corporate initiatives and goals, maintain best practices for Sales
Qualifications and Experience
An experienced sales representative with 5-7 years’ experience directly in sales in a SAAS environment
A proven track record of achieving or exceeding prior sale targets
Must have experience in the hospitality, tourism, or a highly guest experience focused industry, and a bonus for experience in the amusement or theme park industry
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering or a combination of education and experience is preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, and Powerpoint
Must have excellent communication skills—both verbal and written
Ability to travel on a regular basis (50%) and on short notice with overnight stays in hotels, sometimes over weekends when needed.
Demonstrated flexible availability to meet customer’s requirements for face-to-face meetings
Must be eligible to legally enter the United States of America and Canada without a visa
Ability to travel by airplane and/or drive a car on one’s own
COMPETENCIES, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Strong communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization and external stakeholders
A great can-do team attitude willing to work to resolve the challenges of an expanding platform
Deep understanding of software as a service and expanding developing product lines
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions
WhiteWater Competencies:
Accountability – We do what we say
Collaboration – We work well together
Customer Focus – We know and respond to our customers
Communication – We listen to and understand each other
Authenticity – We are honest and trust each other
Resilience – We deal effectively with pressure, are persistent and optimistic
Flexibility & Adaptability – We are willing and able to respond to changing circumstance