Vice President of Sales & Marketing (CPG/Hardware/Farm ...

John Evans Recruiting is conducting a search for a VP Sales & Marketing for a $125M+ family-owned manufacturer of sustainable wood products. This client company has been selling their wood-based products to major big box and hardware retailers, as well as small farm and feed stores across the U.S., for over five decades. The organization aims to reach $200M in sales under the leadership of this new VP.When not traveling up to 35% for customer visits and trade shows, the VP must be based 5 days a week in our client's Columbia, MD HQ. Reporting to the CEO, the VP will be a key member of a 7-person executive team. The VP will strategically lead 20 sales, customer service, and marketing professionals nationally.Requirements:10+ years of sales/sales leadership experience selling to or for CPG companies, hardware stores, or farm and feed stores.Ability to lead, develop, and motivate a large team of seasoned sales professionals, to include National Account Managers and Regional Sales Managers.Excellence in setting sales strategy with sound metrics.Ability to build brand awareness through the support of internal and outsourced marketing agency support.Ability to travel 35% and to be based in the Columbia, MD HQ 5 days a week.

Created: 2025-01-22