Sales Manager
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About the job
A dynamic organization seeks a strategic Sales Manager to lead a regional team, focus on revenue growth, client relationships, and team development in a flexible, results-driven setting.
Requirements
- Proven sales team management
- Experience with consultative selling
- CRM and AI-enabled sales tools
- Excellent communication skills
- Based in Eastern or Central time zones
Qualifications
- Leadership experience
- Results-driven mindset
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Professionalism and integrity
Full job description
A dynamic, innovative organization is seeking a strategic Sales Manager to drive revenue growth and lead a regional sales team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced leader who thrives in an entrepreneurial environment and is passionate about developing both people and long-term partnerships.
Sales Manager Benefits & Compensation
- Competitive base salary plus bonus and commission structure
- Remote work flexibility, operating in Eastern or Central time zones
- Opportunity to shape and scale a high-performing sales team
- Direct impact on company revenue and long-term business development
Sales Manager Requirements & Qualifications
- Must live in Eastern or Central time zones
- Proven experience leading and managing a sales team in a results-driven environment
- Strong background in consultative, relationship-based selling
- Demonstrated ability to forecast revenue and manage pipelines for consistent results
- Proficiency with CRM systems, dashboards, and AI-enabled sales tools
- Exceptional communication, coaching, and leadership skills
- High standard of professionalism, integrity, and accountability
Sales Manager Preferred Background & Skills
- Strategic thinker with disciplined execution skills
- Experience building long-term client partnerships, renewals, and upselling
- Familiarity with proposal development and event sponsorship sales
- Passion for leveraging AI and workflow optimization tools
Sales Manager Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Lead, develop, and mentor a regional sales team of 6–9 representatives
- Set clear expectations and drive accountability for all team members
- Oversee revenue performance and execute regional sales strategies to achieve and exceed targets
- Coach the team using data insights, pipeline analytics, and call reviews
- Ensure consistent and ethical sales practices aligned with company standards
- Leverage AI tools to streamline workflows, improve reporting, and maximize selling time
- Maintain key client relationships and support proposals and negotiations
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure brand and editorial alignment
- Support revenue generation for regional conferences and event sponsorships
If you are a motivated leader who values collaboration, data-driven results, and growth, this role offers the chance to make a significant impact within a supportive and forward-thinking organization.
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