Vice President of Sales

Company Description PeaceWorks Kansas City is a nonprofit organization committed to advancing peace and nonviolent solutions to conflict. The organization focuses on ending the use of military force when viable alternatives exist and opposes the testing, production, and deployment of nuclear and other weapons of mass destruction. PeaceWorks Kansas City also advocates for limiting the manufacture and sale of conventional weapons in international trade and for redirecting federal budget priorities toward human needs. Collaboration with like-minded groups that promote common security and human rights is central to its mission, offering staff the opportunity to work within a broad network of peace and justice organizations.
Role Description The Vice President of Sales is a full-time remote role responsible for developing and implementing strategies to expand PeaceWorks Kansas City’s funding base and organizational reach. This position will lead sales-related initiatives focused on partnerships, sponsorships, memberships, and mission-aligned services, while ensuring all efforts are consistent with the organization’s values and goals. Day-to-day responsibilities include managing and optimizing the sales pipeline, overseeing account relationships with key partners and donors, guiding sales operations processes, and mentoring team members involved in outreach and development. The Vice President of Sales will collaborate closely with leadership and program staff to align business development efforts with advocacy campaigns, events, and educational programs, and will regularly analyze performance metrics to refine strategy and improve outcomes.
Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in Sales and Sales Management, with a track record of meeting or exceeding revenue or growth targets.
• Proficiency in Account Management, including building, nurturing, and retaining long-term relationships with partners, sponsors, and stakeholders.
• Hands-on experience in Sales Operations, such as pipeline management, CRM usage, reporting, and process improvement.
• Proven Business Development skills, including identifying opportunities, negotiating agreements, and creating value-aligned partnerships.
• Strong strategic thinking, analytical abilities, and comfort using data to guide decisions and measure impact.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present to diverse audiences and represent the organization’s mission effectively.
• Leadership experience managing or mentoring teams in a remote or distributed environment.
• Alignment with peace, social justice, and human rights values; prior experience in nonprofit, advocacy, or mission-driven organizations is beneficial.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent relevant professional experience.