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SDS Arms a fastgrowing designer and importer of firearms under the Tisas MAC Tokarev Inglis and Spandua brands is looking to hire a VP of Sales. Based in Knoxville TN SDS Arms has been growing over 25% for the past few years by introducing commemorative modern and tribute handguns and shotguns. The VP Sales will be responsible for growing sales and gross margin dollars and report to the CEO.
SDS Arms sells primarily through the wholesale channel therefore the VP Sales should have significant experience growing sales through wholesalers.
Core Requirements
Director or VP level sales leader for a firearms manufacturer or wholesaler. Not firearms parts.
At least 20 years of total experience with at least 5 at the Director or VP level
At least 7 years of experience in the firearms industry
Extremely competent knowledge of firearms market and trends
Very strong leadership and communication skills
Bachelors degree
Core Responsibilities
Lead the sales team to penetrate and expand sales within wholesalers
Expand dealer growth within existing buy groups
Develop sales programs to grow gross margin dollars
Identify and manage wholesaler and buy group shows
Develop product pricing
Develop and manage sales forecast
Develop and implement training programs for wholesalers
Manage sales KPIs
Assist with the development of new products
Assist with identifying inventory requirements
Other Requirements
Competent with MS Office and ERP tools in general
Ability to travel 25% on average but higher in Q1
Ability to relocate or travel to Knoxville frequently
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit and use hands to touch handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand walk reach with hands and arms climb or balance and stoop kneel or crouch.
The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 45 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
SDS Arms is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and making decisions without regard to race color religion creed sex sexual orientation gender identity marital status national origin age veteran status disability or any other protected class. We welcome the employment of women minorities veterans and individuals with disabilities in our workforce. If you are in need of special assistance please contact our Human Resources Department.
To apply for this position please send your resume and compensation requirements to
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