VP of Sales
We have been retained by a private equity-backed, market-leading provider of commercial services, chemicals, and equipment to identify a growth-focused Vice President of Sales to lead, develop, and scale their sales team. This organization serves a diverse client base across multiple industries and is known for its strong customer relationships and commitment to quality and innovation.
With the recent growth, they’ve nearly doubled in revenue in the past four years!
The role is ideal for a strategic sales leader who enjoys balancing hands-on client engagement with team leadership. You will oversee a geographically dispersed sales team and play a central role in shaping go-to-market strategy, talent development, and overall revenue performance. The position reports directly to the CEO and is part of the senior leadership team.
This is a highly visible opportunity for someone who thrives in a “player/coach” environment; someone comfortable closing deals with corporate decision makers, while building structure, process, and accountability across a team. The company offers a strong foundation, a collaborative culture, and significant runway for growth.
Ideal candidates will bring a mix of B2B sales leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and a track record of driving results in technical selling environments. A background in construction, facilities, or service-oriented industries is preferred.
The selected candidate will receive a strong compensation package (base salary plus commission/ bonus), benefits, and an equity package.
*** NOTE: This position is local to Minneapolis, and the selected candidate will be required to work on-site at their corporate HQ in Minneapolis. ***
Responsibilities
- Lead, coach, and inspire a high-performing sales team of 10 professionals across multiple geographies.
- Develop and execute sales strategies aligned with company growth goals.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing, Operations, and Customer Service to enhance the customer journey and close more business.
- Recruit, onboard, and continuously train sales talent to build out teams across geographies.
- Drive accountability through clear metrics, pipeline discipline, and performance management.
- Foster a culture of teamwork, customer focus, and continuous improvement.
- Personally manage and close key accounts, particularly high-potential or strategic clients.
- Partner with sales reps on major opportunities, site visits, and complex proposals.
- Identify emerging market segments and growth opportunities.
Desired Skills and Experience
- 10+ years of B2B sales experience, including 3+ years in a sales leadership capacity.
- Proven success in a "player/coach" model — both managing teams and selling directly.
- Strong background in education-led selling within construction, facilities, or technical product industries preferred.
- Exceptional communication, coaching, and strategic thinking skills.
- Demonstrated success with CRM systems, sales forecasting, and performance analytics.
- Ability to travel 25-30%
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