As a Vice President of Sales, one is responsible for leading their own sales department or a sales department or team, and sales efforts to achieve set goals and KPIs (key performance indicators) through hiring, developing, and training their sales talent well. They also oversee and direct the sales teams or departments to meet or exceed sales revenue and contribute to the profitability of their respective company's goals.
This requires a deep understanding of the sales process, customer needs, and the competitive landscape. The VP of Sales must also have time sales management role be able to develop and implement effective sales strategies, manage budgets, and analyze data to make informed decisions. Additionally, they must be able to motivate themselves.