Vice President of Government Services

Position Overview:

The Vice President of Government Services will have full commercial responsibility for revenue and profitability for all government channels with primary responsibility in the Veterans Administration segment.

Essential Functions (Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Will be responsible for growing, re-defining, developing, and managing all government channels. (Veterans Administration, Department of Defense, state, local, etc.)
• Hold primary influence over and responsibility for revenue, customer support, marketing and other commercial matters for Government Services.
• Set monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targets and monitor performance to those targets
• Work with global and local operations, marketing, quality, R&D, product management, and other departments to ensure products and software meet customer needs in the desired timeframes
• Manage and develop sales leadership team capable of successfully carrying out sales initiatives
• Strategically manage the placement of products into government contract categories.  Manage the launch cadence of those products
• Provide leadership and counsel to the sales organization in implementing sales organization objectives that appropriately reflect ReSound’s business goals
• Partner with senior leadership to identify and drive opportunities for sales process improvement

Competencies (Knowledge and Skills needed for this position.)

• Must have strong leadership skills and be able to resolve problems and make effective decisions.
• Excellent written/verbal communication skills, self-motivated and a self-starter.
• Must be detailed and process oriented.
• Ability to build and plan processes in a well-organized manner, prioritize multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Strong sense of integrity and accountability.
• Demonstrate attention to detail, basic analytical skills, accuracy and thoroughness, written and verbal communication skills, ability to follow instruction and effectively manage time.
• Must display professionalism, demonstrate an understanding of market and competition, identify external threats and opportunities, support the organization’s goals and values and understand the business implications of decisions made in the field.
• Should be able to quickly adapt strategy to changing conditions, change approach or method to best fit the situation and demonstrate persistence and the ability to overcome obstacles.
• Should respond promptly to customer needs, solicit customer feedback to improve service level, meet commitments, display original thinking and creativity, and present product information in a manner that gets others’ attention.

Qualifications

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or commensurate level of related experience desired.

Required Experience:

Minimum 5 years hearing industry experience required.  Detailed hearing aid product and software knowledge required. Minimum 3 years full P&L responsibility, preferred while managing a government channel / program Sales management experience highly desired Extensive experience with ReSound technology preferred.

Travel: 25 – 30%

About Us

GN brings people closer through our leading intelligent hearing, audio, video, and gaming solutions. Inspired by people and driven by innovation, we deliver technology that enhance the senses of hearing and sight. We help people with hearing loss overcome real-life challenges, improve communication and collaboration for businesses, and provide great experiences for audio and gaming enthusiasts.

What We Offer
We value our employees and offer competitive wages and benefits including:
- Generous Benefits including PTO and Paid Holidays
- 401k with Company match
- Paid Parental Leave & Transition Back to Work Benefits
- Company HSA Contributions
- Discounted GN Group products

We encourage you to apply

Even if you don’t match all the above-mentioned skills, we will gladly receive your application if you think you have transferrable skills. We highly value a mindset, motivation, and energy, that aligns with our core values, to not only ensure growth for you, but for your team and the wider GN organization as well.

We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process

GN welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. We make life sound better by developing intelligent sound solutions that transform lives through the power of sound, enabling you to hear more, do more & be more than you ever thought possible. Our integrated headset and communications solutions assist professionals in all types of businesses in being more productive. Our wireless headsets are designed to fit any lifestyle - from sports enthusiasts to commuters and office workers. GN operates in more than 90 countries across the world. Founded in 1869, GN has more than 7,000 employees today.

Pay Transparency Notice: 

Depending on your work location, the target annual salary for this position can range from $190,000 to $230,000 /yr.  In addition, you may be eligible for a discretionary bonus.  Compensation for roles at GN depend on a wide array of factors including but not limited to location, role, skill set, and level of experience.  To remain competitive, GN offers a competitive benefits package, including annual bonuses, health insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off and paid holidays.