CPI Security is a market leading provider of home and small business security systems and services.  CPI has been in business for over 30 years and serves over 200,000 customers across a large area of the Southeastern US to include all North and South Carolina.

Position Summary:

Having built most of our success in the residential security market, CPI intends to expand its efforts in the commercial market space.  Already a strong provider of small business security services, the company seeks an experienced VP of Commercial Sales & Business Development leader who can expand and drive growth across the entire small and medium business (SMB), market as well as several select vertical markets. This is a senior level executive role with responsibility for the entire Commercial sales organization across the CPI footprint.  The role is based in Charlotte, NC.

• Responsible overall top line commercial revenue and associated profitability and cash flow.
• Own the business plan to address CPI’s targeted commercial markets.
  • Small businesses.
  • Core commercial, mid-market.
  • Select Regional Accounts or Regional work for select national accounts.
  • Vertical markets (K-12, higher education, municipal, congregational, etc.)
  • Support strategy and lead staffing for CPI’s entry into SAAS services.
• Work with marketing and sales operations to establish the size of the market opportunity for the above in each geographic area served.
• Work with the Executive Committee to establish aggressive but realistic production targets and associated margin and cashflow targets.
• Continuously iterate on and improve upon sales processes.
• Lead the development of the entire commercial organization
  • Evaluate existing Commercial leaders and sales associates
  • Align this talent in the most optimal fashion
  • Work with HR business partners to recruit and staff agreed roles as appropriate.
• Be a highly visible leader
  • Walk the walk and lead by example to the commercial sales team.
  • Be a role model, gain and maintain the respect of the broader organization.
  • Assist the CEO and other senior executives in representing the company in the community
• Work closely with the Solutions, GSM and Operations teams, to ensure we maintain the most relevant and profitable offerings that will appeal to our customers.
  • Be a part of the relationship management process with key technology partners.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Strong business acumen with an understanding of how the commercial sales team contributes to the bottom line.
• Ability to influence and successfully work as a team player with numerous other functions such as sales operations, solutions management, marketing, finance, HR and field operations.
• Ability to convey solutions benefits of complex technology to prospects, customers, and employees in layman’s terms.
• Knowledge and understanding of security system industry, products, services, and technology.
• Proven expert level communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Strong collaboration, delegation, and motivation skills.
• Operates with high levels of integrity in all aspects of the role.

Other Experience Required

• 10+ years of commercial sales and sales management experience working for a regional or national security systems provider
• Experience with estimating, design and proposal processes for integrated solutions as well as basic packages.
• Experience leading a similarly sized organization to include numerous managers or directors.
• Experience working in a multi-location and functional matrix organization is required.
• Experience managing the needs and complexities of multi-location regional and national accounts.
• Demonstrated success as an organizational leader who can outline a “from – to” story of their achievements.
• Must be results driven with a documented record of success.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced high transaction volume subscriber-based business environment.

What's In It For You!

• Aggressive pay and the opportunity to work for an iconic brand
• Competitive medical, dental, vision, short- & long-term disability, and life insurance options  
• Company paid holidays, floating holiday, and paid time off (PTO)  
• 401(k) plan with competitive company match  
• Eligible for free monitored security system after 90 days
• Education assistance – we encourage and support our employees who want to improve their skills and further their education  
• Engaging and fun company culture that’s made up of a diverse group of people  
• Volunteer and community engagement opportunities. CPI partners with organizations that share our mission to save and improve lives, particularly focusing on underserved communities.  
• An on-site café, coffee/smoothie bar, walking trail, basketball court, and state-of-the-art fitness facility with a dedicated Fitness staff
• Birthday and Work Anniversary Rewards, PLUS a Rolex watch at 10 years of service!

CPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. CPI is committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at CPI are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, age, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

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