Full-Time

Director of Sales

Posted on 9/19/2024

Alarm.com

Alarm.com

1,001-5,000 employees

Integrated smart security solutions for businesses

Energy
Enterprise Software
Cybersecurity

Senior

Austin, TX, USA

Category
Field Sales
Sales & Account Management
Required Skills
Sales
Requirements
  • 5+ years of full cycle sales & sales management experience, ideally having sold SaaS / technology solutions with complex sales cycles
  • Track record of reliably producing results, exceeding performance goals, and driving sales growth in a B2B, or B2B2C business (specifically SaaS sales with both consumer and employee end users)
  • Preferred but not required: experience in the IoT, security and life safety (or related) industries
  • Ability to sell directly and through strategic partnerships and channel partners (and to proactively identify new prospects)
  • Creative and flexible thinker who is effective at designing solutions versus selling widgets
  • High EQ and interpersonal skills for a high touch, agile environment
  • Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree preferred
Responsibilities
  • Spearhead the identification and cultivation of sales opportunities and strategic partnerships across a diverse range of sizes and industries. Demonstrate proficiency in closing both high-volume, short-cycle sales and complex, multi-touch enterprise-level sales opportunities, ensuring robust pipeline growth.
  • Expertly market the company's existing software products alongside Noonlight's versatile API solutions. Leverage an in-depth understanding of the technology and its wide-ranging applications to collaborate with prospects, designing and articulating tailored solutions that meet unique client needs.
  • Provide strategic leadership to a lean yet rapidly expanding sales team, overseeing both inside and outside sales representatives. Foster a high-performance culture by motivating, coaching, and developing team members to maximize their potential and achieve organizational objectives. Work closely with stakeholders across the business for effective collaboration and partnerships.
  • Continuously refine and enhance the sales process and associated tools to establish an organized, repeatable system. Execute meticulously across all stages of the sales cycle, from initial prospecting to final deal closure, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Attain optimal profit margins by adhering to disciplined pricing guidelines, while demonstrating creativity in structuring deals. Focus on creating win-win scenarios that drive organizational value and foster long-term client relationships.
  • Utilize detailed Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and regular sales reports to assess and optimize performance across the sales team, monitor backlog, and manage pipeline metrics. Implement data-driven strategies to enhance productivity and achieve sales targets.
  • Other duties as assigned

Alarm.com offers smart security solutions for businesses by integrating security, lighting, locks, video surveillance, and energy management into a single app. This allows small to medium-sized businesses to efficiently monitor and control their premises, benefiting from features like video monitoring and energy-saving smart thermostats. The company partners with authorized service providers to sell and install their systems, which come with low upfront costs and ongoing service fees. Alarm.com's goal is to provide comprehensive security management that helps businesses operate more effectively.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$158.6M

Headquarters

Tysons, Virginia

Founded

2000

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

2%

1 year growth

4%

2 year growth

21%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Integration with smart TVs can expand Alarm.com's smart home control capabilities.
  • DIY home security market growth offers expansion opportunities for Alarm.com.
  • Partnerships with cable providers can enhance service offerings and market reach.

What critics are saying

  • DIY home security systems may reduce Alarm.com's market share.
  • Smart TV integration could lead to competition with overlapping functionalities.
  • False alarms in security systems could increase operational costs and customer dissatisfaction.

What makes Alarm.com unique

  • Alarm.com integrates security, lighting, and energy management into a single app.
  • Their AI Deterrence technology offers advanced security measures for business clients.
  • Drone-based pre-surveillance enhances property security with cutting-edge UAV technology.

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