Overview
The Vice President, DDRC Sales & Client Onboarding will drive growth and adoption of the American Arbitration Association's (AAA) Digital Dispute Resolution platform (DDRC), an AI-native solution launching in Q4 2025. This role collaborates with AAA’s Product, Business, Marketing, and Operations teams to pursue market opportunities, identify high-potential leads, build strategic partnerships, develop sales collateral, manage end-to-end sales cycles, and ensure seamless client onboarding.
Work Environment
This position offers a hybrid work arrangement; candidates must reside at a U.S. location within 125 miles of their assigned office location. Compensation will be determined by geographic location and includes a 20% incentive target.
Compensation
- New York, NY | San Francisco, CA : $185,000 to $200,000
- Boston, MA | Los Angeles, CA : $164,500 - $184,000
- Chicago, IL | Philadelphia, PA | San Diego, CA | Voorhees, NJ : $158,000 - $176,000
- Houston, TX | Johnston, RI | Minneapolis, MN : $151,000 - $169,000
- Atlanta, GA | Buffalo, NY | Dallas, TX | Fresno, CA : $148,000 - $166,400
- Charlotte, NC | Miami, FL | San Antonio, TX : $140,000 - $157,000
Key Responsibilities
Proactive Sales Strategy and Execution : Lead the end-to-end DDRC sales cycle, including data analysis for prospect identification, proactive outreach, proposal development, product demos, negotiation, and deal closure.Be the first point of contact for all leads; respond to beta client inputs and coordinate leads with sponsors into the DDRC product.Research market trends, competitive intelligence, and customer insights to refine the sales strategy; identify early adopters and high-potential leads.Develop and maintain a robust sales pipeline; create strategic account plans and cross-functional collaboration with Product, Business, Marketing, and Operations teams.Act as the integration point between DDRC sales initiatives and AAA’s core dispute resolution services; ensure continuity and alignment in messaging and handoffs.Lead training workshops for AAA client-facing staff on DDRC value proposition and integration points.Partnership Development : Identify and nurture strategic ecosystem partnerships (e.g., law firms, referral / distributor organizations) and cultivate relationships with industry stakeholders to enhance market presence.Performance Monitoring & Optimization : Use CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce) to track interactions, monitor activities, and measure performance against targets; lead pipeline reviews and adjust strategy as needed.Qualifications
Minimum 10 years of successful B2B sales and business development experience, preferably with digital platforms or software to legal / professional services clients.Proven success in self-generated sales where opportunity creation was a primary driver.Strategic mindset with strong analytical skills; able to translate market insights into actionable sales strategies.Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship-management skills; able to work cross-functionally.Ability to articulate complex products and solutions in a consultative sales context.Experience using CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce) and performing data-driven sales analyses.Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred.About AAA-ICDR
The American Arbitration Association and its global arm, the International Centre for Dispute Resolution (AAA-ICDR), are leaders in arbitration, mediation, and online dispute resolution. We are evolving into a digital-first, solutions-driven organization while preserving the integrity of our legacy.
We offer a competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, orthodontia, vision, student loan repayment, 403(b) with company match, pet insurance discounts, and generous paid time off. The American Arbitration Association is an equal opportunity employer (EEO) and considers all employees and applicants for positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status, in accordance with applicable laws.
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