About the Role

Join Robert Half in an exciting Senior Director, Sales & Marketing Strategy opportunity in Stafford, Texas. This contract-to-permanent position in the dynamic manufacturing industry empowers you to lead transformative sales and marketing initiatives. As a strategic leader, you'll partner with executives to craft revenue-driving strategies, motivate high-performance teams, and unlock new market potentials. With Stafford, TX's booming industrial hub, this role positions you at the forefront of manufacturing growth, leveraging your expertise to deliver exceptional business results. Ideal for seasoned professionals passionate about sales leadership, market expansion, and cross-functional alignment, this position offers long-term stability and career advancement at Robert Half.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive sales strategies in close partnership with the executive team, focusing on sustainable revenue growth and market penetration in the manufacturing sector.
• Provide inspirational leadership to sales teams, fostering motivation, accountability, and consistent achievement of ambitious sales targets through coaching and performance management.
• Recruit, onboard, train, and mentor a elite sales leadership team, building a culture of excellence, innovation, and results-oriented excellence.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of key performance indicators (KPIs), sales metrics, and market trends to evaluate success, pinpoint opportunities, and inform data-driven decisions.
• Lead the development of accurate financial forecasts, sales projections, and budgeting processes to support executive-level strategic planning and resource allocation.
• Leverage customer insights, CRM data, and comprehensive market research to continuously refine sales methodologies and optimize integrated marketing efforts for maximum impact.
• Proactively identify, evaluate, and pursue new market opportunities, untapped customer segments, and innovative sales channels to accelerate business expansion.
• Design and implement effective territory management frameworks, set clear performance benchmarks, and provide ongoing guidance to sales teams for optimal field execution.
• Collaborate seamlessly with the Marketing department to ensure sales strategies are perfectly aligned with targeted campaigns, enhancing customer engagement and conversion rates.
• Serve as the company's ambassador at industry events, trade associations, networking forums, and high-level customer meetings to build strategic partnerships and elevate brand visibility.

Required Qualifications

To excel as our Senior Director, Sales & Marketing Strategy, you bring 10+ years of progressive leadership in sales and marketing within manufacturing or related industries. A bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a relevant field is required; an MBA is preferred. You possess a proven track record of driving multimillion-dollar revenue growth, leading distributed sales teams, and delivering measurable ROI on strategic initiatives. Key skills include advanced proficiency in sales analytics tools (e.g., Salesforce, Tableau), financial modeling, and market intelligence platforms. Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities are essential for executive stakeholder management and team inspiration. Experience in contract-to-permanent transitions and Stafford, TX's manufacturing ecosystem is highly advantageous.

Essential Skills

• Sales strategy development and execution
• High-performance team leadership
• Revenue growth and forecasting expertise
• Data-driven performance analysis
• Market opportunity scouting
• Customer-centric strategy refinement
• Cross-departmental collaboration
• Territory and channel management
• Industry networking and representation
• Strategic financial planning

Why Join Us at Robert Half?

Robert Half offers more than a job—it's a launchpad for your career in Stafford, Texas. This contract-to-permanent role transitions to full-time with competitive salary ($125,000-$175,000 USD annually, based on $60.16/hourly context), performance bonuses, and comprehensive benefits including health coverage, 401(k) matching, PTO, and professional development. Thrive in a supportive environment that values innovation, work-life balance, and manufacturing excellence. Shape the future of sales and marketing strategy while enjoying Texas's vibrant community, proximity to Houston's energy hub, and endless growth opportunities. Apply now to lead sales transformation at Robert Half!

Robert Half is an equal opportunity employer. Join our network of top talent driving manufacturing success in Stafford, TX.