Head of Sales

Location: Los Angeles, United States Keller Executive Search is recruiting an accomplished sales leader for a client seeking to accelerate profitable growth, strengthen strategic customer relationships and advance commercial execution. This senior leadership role will oversee a portfolio of key accounts while shaping sales strategy, identifying growth opportunities and maintaining disciplined performance management. The successful candidate will combine hands-on account leadership with sound commercial judgment, effective team leadership and a strong focus on account profitability. This is an opportunity to influence business growth, develop enduring customer partnerships and progress toward broader executive sales leadership. Key Responsibilities Develop and execute sales strategies aligned with revenue, margin and profitability objectives Lead, coach and hold the sales team accountable for individual and portfolio performance Manage and expand relationships with key customers, buyers and commercial stakeholders Own account planning, negotiations, pricing discussions and commercial proposals Build a qualified pipeline and identify opportunities across existing and prospective accounts Monitor account-level profitability and pursue sustainable, profitable growth Produce accurate forecasts, budgets, performance reports and market insights for senior leadership Partner with operations, finance, marketing and other functions to support effective customer delivery Represent the organization during customer visits, industry events and trade shows Additional Information This is a full-time, on-site leadership position Travel is required for customer visits and trade shows Requirements At least 8 years of progressive sales or commercial experience, including responsibility for major accounts At least 3 years of sales leadership experience, with demonstrated success coaching and managing teams Track record of delivering profitable growth and managing performance against revenue and margin objectives Strong strategic account management, negotiation, forecasting and pipeline management capabilities Ability to interpret commercial and financial data and translate insights into practical action Clear executive-level communication, presentation and relationship-building skills Willingness to work full-time on-site and travel for customer meetings and trade shows Preferred Experience working with complex customer accounts and multiple decision-makers Experience engaging senior buyers, procurement leaders or other commercial stakeholders Familiarity with CRM systems and structured sales planning methodologies Bachelor's degree in business, marketing or a related field, or equivalent professional experience Benefits Salary: $180,000-210,000 base, annually in USD, plus an annual bonus Employer-paid health, dental and vision insurance 401(k) or retirement plan with employer match Paid time off Employer-paid life and disability insurance Full-time, on-site role, with travel for customer visits and trade shows Potential career progression Agency statement Keller is a recruitment agency that provides services to clients ranging from startups and non profits to multinational corporations. 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