What are the responsibilities and job description for the SVP, Sales position at CalAmp?
Overview
CalAmp is a global telematics solutions provider delivering hardware, cloud platforms, and connected applications that power fleet, asset, and equipment intelligence. We help organizations reduce risk, improve uptime, optimize operations, and unlock data-driven decision-making across a wide range of industries.
We are seeking an accomplished, strategic, and execution-driven Senior Vice President of Sales to lead our global revenue engine through its next phase of growth.
Our ideal candidate will be located in Carlsbad, CA; however, we are open to alternative locations for the right candidate with the ability to travel to our Carlsbad office on a regular basis.
Responsibilities
The SVP of Sales will serve as the company’s top sales leader, responsible for setting the go-to-market vision, elevating sales execution, and building a high-performance, customer-centric organization. This leader will drive global new-logo acquisition, expansion of existing accounts, channel performance, and predictable revenue growth across CalAmp’s hardware, SaaS, and professional services offerings.
Sales Strategy & Leadership
- Define and lead the global sales strategy across key segments, including enterprise, mid-market, channel/partner, and OEM.
- Establish a clear sales operating rhythm—forecasting, pipeline reviews, QBRs, and standardized sales processes.
- Build a performance-driven culture based on accountability, transparency, continuous improvement, and customer centricity.
- Partner closely with Product, Marketing, Engineering, and Operations to influence roadmap, pricing, competitive positioning, and customer experience.
Revenue Growth & Market Expansion
- Drive consistent new-logo growth while expanding revenue across existing customers through cross-sell, upsell, and renewals.
- Lead the development of territory plans, segmentation strategies, and scalable go-to-market programs for all product lines.
- Strengthen and optimize channel, distributor, and strategic OEM relationships to expand reach and accelerate growth.
- Represent CalAmp at key industry events, customer engagements, and executive-level sales opportunities.
Sales Execution & Performance Management
- Ensure accurate forecasting, disciplined pipeline management, and data-driven decision-making through effective use of CRM and sales tools.
- Set clear KPIs around revenue growth, pipeline health, win rates, churn reduction, and sales productivity.
- Recruit, develop, and mentor a high-performing global sales organization.
- Drive operational alignment with Revenue Operations, Finance, and Operations to support scale and predictability.
Qualifications
Must Haves
- 15 years of progressive sales leadership experience, including 10 years leading high-performing enterprise SaaS or tech-enabled solution sales teams.
- Proven success driving revenue growth in hardware SaaS or IoT/telematics environments.
- Experience leading global sales organizations with $100M in revenue.
- Demonstrated ability to build scalable processes, install sales discipline, and improve forecasting accuracy.
- Strong executive presence and ability to influence C-suite customers, partners, and internal stakeholders.
- Track record of closing large, complex enterprise or strategic OEM deals.
- Strong analytical, strategic, and operational leadership skills.
- Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree is a plus.
- Willingness to travel up to 50%.
Preferred
- Experience in IoT, telematics, fleet management, asset tracking, or related industries.
- Background in building multi-channel and partner-driven go-to-market strategies.
- Expertise in solution selling and value-based sales leadership.
Why Join Cal/Amp?
- Lead a global transformation of the sales organization at a pivotal moment in the company’s evolution.
- Influence strategy, product direction, and GTM execution in a high-impact executive role.
- Work in a fast-paced, data-driven environment shaping the future of telematics and connected intelligence.
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Market Minimum
USD $200,000.00/Yr.Market Maximum
USD $300,000.00/Yr.Commission Target (% of Base Salary)
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