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Sales Manager
Location
Illinois
Posted
4 days ago
Salary
$200K - $240K / year
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Sales Manager
VelocityEHS
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of Mid-Market/Enterprise quota-carrying sales representatives, providing guidance, support, and coaching to drive their success in achieving sales targets • Conduct sales forecasting, analyzing data, and providing accurate sales forecasts to inform strategic decision-making and resource allocation • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, product development, and customer success, to align strategies, share insights, and maximize overall customer satisfaction • Support sales representatives on customer calls, actively participating in meetings, providing expertise, and ensuring customer needs are met • Conduct regular 1v1 meetings and team meetings to foster open communication, provide feedback, and facilitate professional development opportunities for the sales team • Perform performance management duties, setting expectations, monitoring progress, and implementing performance improvement plans when necessary • Represent VelocityEHS at industry events, conferences, and trade shows, showcasing our products and services, and generating leads and brand visibility • Actively participate in department and cross-department workstreams, collaborating with colleagues to drive projects and initiatives forward • Ensure the adoption and effective utilization of the sales tech stack, leveraging technology tools to enhance sales effectiveness and efficiency • Take responsibility for change management within the sales team, facilitating smooth transitions and managing resistance to change • Coach and develop sales representatives, providing guidance, training, and opportunities for skill enhancement to elevate their performance • Maintain a results-driven mindset, consistently achieving and exceeding sales quotas and targets • Promote consistent use of MEDDPICC as the team’s qualification framework • Identify opportunities where AI can streamline processes or scale team impact • Support team development by promoting AI learning, experimentation, and knowledge sharing • Live by and uphold the company values, promoting a positive and inclusive work environment and fostering a strong team culture
Job Requirements
- Proven track record of success in achieving sales targets exceeding $2M+ annual quota through team performance and strategic deal leadership
- Minimum 3+ years of management experience leading enterprise or global SaaS sales teams
- Strong command of MEDDPICC methodology and enterprise level deal qualification
- Demonstrated experience using CRM software and modern sales coaching tools to manage and track sales activities and improve rep performance
- Clear examples of performance management and accountability frameworks that drive results
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire, motivate, and drive a high-performance sales team
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence key stakeholders both internally and externally
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret sales data and make data-driven decisions
- Self-motivated, proactive, and results-oriented, with a strong sense of accountability and ownership
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing market conditions
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field, advanced degrees a plus
- Minimum 5-7 years in B2B SaaS Sales
- Strong understanding of sales methodologies, behavior, processes, and customer journey across Sales, Marketing, Customer Success, and Product
- Negotiations skills with contracts, Master Service Agreements, and DPAs
Benefits
- Generous time off programs
- Medical/dental coverage, retirement (with employer match)
- Parental leave plans for all family types
- Job shadowing programs and one-on-one coaching opportunities
- Tuition reimbursement for continuing education, advanced degrees, and certifications
- Remote-first and flexible work schedule to fit your family's needs
- Monthly stipend to make your home office more comfortable, productive, and successful
- Corporate wellness and personalized preventative mental health care programs
- Summer Fridays (Memorial Day through Labor Day enjoy a 6-hour workday every Friday)
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