Sales Director

IDC is looking for a dynamic, results-oriented sales leader to help shape and execute our sales vision, leading a talented team toward ambitious revenue goals. In this critical role, you'll have the opportunity to make a significant impact—crafting winning strategies, coaching accomplished salespeople, and strengthening key client relationships in a fast-paced, competitive market. If you thrive on challenge, innovation, and leading from the front, we want to hear from you.

This role leads one of three Growth teams in North America, dedicated to our Tech-Supplier account base, focusing on clients and prospects with <$1B in annual revenue. As a critical segment of our business, the priority is to grow existing client relationships and drive new logo acquisition. The Sales Director will be responsible for managing a team selling across our full portfolio—Research, Data, Custom, and Events—targeting technology companies across the broader tech ecosystem. This position reports directly to the Vice President (GVP) of Growth Sales.

Why IDC?
IDC is the most respected global technology market research firm. We are changing the way the world thinks about the impact of technology on business and society. Our people, data, and analytics create global technology insights that accelerate customer success. IDC was recognized by the Institute of Industry Analyst Relations (IIAR>) as the 2024 Analyst Firm of the Year for delivering critical, timely insights in coordinated efforts around the world, during a time when our customers faced unprecedented challenges.

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• Drive Sales Performance: Consistently achieve and exceed monthly, quarterly, and annual sales bookings targets through new business acquisition and renewals across assigned accounts.
• Lead Account Strategy: Develop and execute comprehensive account plans that prioritize high-impact client engagement, build strong pipelines, and drive revenue growth across emerging (<$1B in revenue) technology companies.
• Manage Sales Pipeline: Establish and maintain a robust sales pipeline, ensuring consistent progress through all deal stages to support ongoing achievement of team and individual sales goals.
• Coach and Develop Talent: Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of sales professionals, fostering a high-performance culture centered on accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Deliver Client-Centric Solutions: Champion a consultative, solution-based sales approach that aligns IDC's products—Research, Data, Custom, and Events—with each client's strategic objectives.
• Strengthen Client Relationships: Build and expand relationships with key decision-makers and stakeholders across client organizations to maximize retention and uncover growth opportunities.
• Ensure Sales Excellence: Maintain accurate sales data and forecasting within CRM systems, develop compelling proposals, and contribute to ongoing improvement of sales processes and best practices.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required
• 10+ years of direct sales experience, plus 3+ years sales management experience
• Experience in the market research or technology industries is a strong plus
• Experience building territories and TAM analysis
• Demonstrated success selling complex products and services to senior business leaders (MI, AR, Marketing, Strategy, and C-Level) at large technology vendors
• Proven experience managing, motivating, and enabling sales teams to excel and consistently overachieve targets
• Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive, self-starter mindset and a demonstrated ability to take initiative
• Strong communication, analytical, organizational, and time management skills
• Adept at building relationships at all organizational levels - external and internal
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Familiarity with Salesforce and sales enablement tools is preferred
• Willingness to travel up to 25%

IDC, Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.

At IDC US, we are committed to fair and equitable pay practices. We pay our employees equitably for their work, commensurate with their individual skills and experience. Salary range and additional compensation, including discretionary bonuses and incentive pay, are determined by a rigorous review process. This process considers the experience, education, certifications, and skills required for the specific role, equity with similarly situated employees, as well as employer-verified US region-specific market data provided by an independent 3rd party partner. The expected total annual compensation, depending on location and experience, is between $200,000 and $250,000 USD and is inclusive of base salary and variable compensation (if applicable).