Associate VP, Sales - Americas
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This position is responsible for leading Fortra’s Americas regional sales organization, driving predictable revenue growth across non\-vertical (geographic) markets. The AVP of Sales is a second\-line leadership role, directly managing three first\-line Regional Sales Directors and overseeing a team of quota\-carrying Account Executives.
The AVP will operate as a “GM of the business,” owning pipeline generation, forecast accuracy, team performance, and execution rigor across their regions. Success requires strong sales leadership, operational discipline, and the ability to scale consistent go\-to\-market motions across a distributed team. This role partners closely with Marketing, Sales Engineering, Customer Success, and Channel to ensure aligned execution and a high\-performing, customer\-centric sales engine.\&\#xa;\&\#xa;
**WHAT YOU'LL DO**
* Lead, coach, and develop a team of Regional Sales Directors, driving accountability and performance across all regions
* Own regional revenue performance, including pipeline creation, forecast accuracy, and attainment of quarterly and annual targets
* Establish and enforce a consistent sales operating rhythm (SOR), including pipeline reviews, deal inspections, and forecast cadences
* Drive a high\-performance culture centered on accountability, ownership, and “GM of your franchise” mindset
* Ensure strong pipeline health by focusing on leading indicators (pipeline coverage, opportunity creation, conversion rates)
* Coach leaders and teams on deal strategy using structured methodologies (e.g., MEDDPICC, Command of the Message)
* Partner with Marketing to drive demand generation programs and improve pipeline quality and conversion
* Align closely with Channel to ensure partner\-first execution and effective leverage of the partner ecosystem
* Collaborate with Customer Success and Renewals teams to maximize retention and expansion within the installed base
* Inspect and improve forecast accuracy, ensuring consistent ±5% predictability and high\-confidence commit calls
* Drive adoption of CRM and sales tools to improve visibility, data quality, and decision\-making
* Identify gaps in process, coverage, or execution and implement scalable solutions to improve sales productivity
* Recruit, hire, and retain top sales leadership talent while building a strong leadership bench
* Represent the voice of the field to executive leadership, providing actionable insights on market conditions, product gaps, and customer needs
* Foster cross\-functional alignment to ensure consistent execution across Sales, SE, Marketing, Product, and Customer Ops
* Other duties as assigned
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**QUALIFICATIONS**
* Minimum of 10\+ years of sales experience, with at least 5\+ years in sales leadership roles managing leaders
* Proven success leading regional or geographic sales teams in a quota\-driven environment
* Demonstrated ability to drive predictable revenue through strong pipeline management and forecast discipline
* Experience leading second\-line managers and scaling high\-performing sales organizations
* Strong working knowledge of enterprise sales methodologies (e.g., MEDDPICC, structured deal inspection)
* Track record of exceeding revenue targets and driving consistent growth across multiple regions
* Exceptional leadership, coaching, and team development skills
* Strong business acumen with the ability to operate as a GM, balancing strategy and execution
* Excellent communication and executive presence, with the ability to influence across all levels of the organization
* Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast\-paced, evolving environment
* Willingness to travel as needed across the Americas
**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS**
* Experience selling cybersecurity, data protection, SaaS, or enterprise software solutions
* Experience working in a hybrid direct and channel sales model
* Background in multi\-product or platform\-based sales organizations
* Experience leading through organizational transformation or go\-to\-market evolution
* Familiarity with CRM and forecasting tools (e.g., Salesforce, Clari) and data\-driven sales management
* Bachelor’s degree in business, technology, or related field
**Compensation:** 150,000 USD \- 200,000 USD
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As a full\-time, exempt employee at Fortra, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
* Health, dental, and vision coverage as of hire
* Immediate enrollment in 401(k), HSA, and FSA plans
* Flexible PTO policy
* Tuition and personal enrichment reimbursement
* Option to enroll in ID Theft Protection Program
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